J. Thom Lawler Rink

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J. Thom Lawler Rink is a hockey rink in North Andover, Massachusetts, home of the Merrimack Warriors (Hockey East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats 2,549 for hockey. It ranks 10th of 10 in the Hockey East by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is TD Garden in Boston, about 23 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
North Andover, Massachusetts
Home of
Merrimack Warriors (NCAA)
School
Merrimack College
League
Hockey East
Opened
1972
Capacity
2,549
Size rank in NCAA
46th of 60

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Rinks near J. Thom Lawler Rink10

  1. 1NCAATsongas Center — UMass Lowell River Hawks (Lowell, Massachusetts)11 mi
  2. 2NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons (Waltham, Massachusetts)22 mi
  3. 3NHLTD Garden — Boston Bruins (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  4. 4PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  5. 5NCAABright-Landry Hockey Center — Harvard Crimson (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  6. 6NCAAConte Forum — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)25 mi
  7. 7USHL/NAHLDelta Dental Arena — New Hampshire Mountain Kings (Hooksett, New Hampshire)31 mi
  8. 8NCAAWhittemore Center — New Hampshire Wildcats (Durham, New Hampshire)32 mi
  9. 9USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals (Canton, Massachusetts)36 mi
  10. 10NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks (Foxborough, Massachusetts)43 mi

Questions about J. Thom Lawler Rink

Where do the Merrimack Warriors play home games?

The Merrimack Warriors play at J. Thom Lawler Rink in North Andover, Massachusetts.

How many people does J. Thom Lawler Rink hold?

J. Thom Lawler Rink seats 2,549 for hockey.

When did J. Thom Lawler Rink open?

J. Thom Lawler Rink opened in 1972.

What other rinks are near J. Thom Lawler Rink?

Tsongas Center in Lowell is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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