Taffy Abel Arena

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Taffy Abel Arena is a hockey rink in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, home of the Lake Superior State Lakers (CCHA, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats 4,000 for hockey. It ranks 5th of 8 in the CCHA by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, about 288 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Home of
Lake Superior State Lakers (NCAA)
School
Lake Superior State University
League
CCHA
Opened
1995
Capacity
4,000
Size rank in NCAA
28th of 60

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Rinks near Taffy Abel Arena10

  1. 1Junior APullar Stadium — Soo Eagles (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan)same city
  2. 2CHLGFL Memorial Gardens — Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario)8 mi
  3. 3Junior AJohn Rhodes Community Centre — Soo Thunderbirds (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario)8 mi
  4. 4Junior ABlind River Community Centre — Blind River Beavers (Blind River, Ontario)72 mi
  5. 5Junior ARogers Arena — Elliot Lake Vikings (Elliot Lake, Ontario)77 mi
  6. 6Junior AEspanola Regional Recreation Complex — Espanola Paper Kings (Espanola, Ontario)120 mi
  7. 7NCAABerry Events Center — Northern Michigan Wildcats (Marquette, Michigan)151 mi
  8. 8CHLSudbury Community Arena — Sudbury Wolves (Greater Sudbury, Ontario)156 mi
  9. 9Junior AGerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex — Greater Sudbury Cubs (Sudbury, Ontario)156 mi
  10. 10Junior ANoëlville Arena — French River Rapids (Noëlville, Ontario)185 mi

Questions about Taffy Abel Arena

Where do the Lake Superior State Lakers play home games?

The Lake Superior State Lakers play at Taffy Abel Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

How many people does Taffy Abel Arena hold?

Taffy Abel Arena seats 4,000 for hockey.

When did Taffy Abel Arena open?

Taffy Abel Arena opened in 1995.

What other rinks are near Taffy Abel Arena?

Pullar Stadium is also in Sault Ste. Marie. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.