Lynah Rink

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Lynah Rink is a hockey rink in Ithaca, New York, home of the Cornell Big Red (ECAC Hockey, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1957, making it 69 years old in 2026 and seats 4,267 for hockey. It ranks 2nd of 12 in the ECAC Hockey by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is KeyBank Center in Buffalo, about 123 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Ithaca, New York
Home of
Cornell Big Red (NCAA)
School
Cornell University
League
ECAC Hockey
Opened
1957
Capacity
4,267
Former names
James Lynah Skating Hall (at 1957 dedication)
Size rank in NCAA
26th of 60

Famous moments at Lynah Rink

Game night

Tradition. The 'Lynah Faithful'; the cowbell during the 2nd and 3rd periods; the 'Lynah salute' (sticks raised at center ice after games); students camping in line for season tickets.

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Rinks near Lynah Rink10

  1. 1USHL/NAHLLECOM Event Center — Elmira Aviators (Elmira, New York)29 mi
  2. 2SPHL/FPHLVisions Veterans Memorial Arena — Binghamton Black Bears (Binghamton, New York)38 mi
  3. 3AHLUpstate Medical University Arena — Syracuse Crunch (Syracuse, New York)45 mi
  4. 4NCAAClass of 1965 Arena — Colgate Raiders (Hamilton, New York)55 mi
  5. 5NCAAGene Polisseni Center — RIT Tigers (Henrietta, New York)70 mi
  6. 6AHLBlue Cross Arena — Rochester Americans (Rochester, New York)78 mi
  7. 7AHLAdirondack Bank Center — Utica Comets (Utica, New York)78 mi
  8. 8AHLMohegan Arena at Casey Plaza — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania)88 mi
  9. 9SPHL/FPHLNorthern Credit Union Community Arena — Watertown Wolves (Watertown, New York)107 mi
  10. 10NHLKeyBank Center — Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, New York)123 mi

Questions about Lynah Rink

Where do the Cornell Big Red play home games?

The Cornell Big Red play at Lynah Rink in Ithaca, New York.

How many people does Lynah Rink hold?

Lynah Rink seats 4,267 for hockey.

When did Lynah Rink open?

Lynah Rink opened in 1957.

What other rinks are near Lynah Rink?

LECOM Event Center in Elmira is about 29 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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