Buffalo State Sports Arena Explained

Stadium Name:Buffalo State Sports Arena
Location:Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
Opened:1991
Owner:Buffalo State University (SUNY)
Operator:Buffalo State University (SUNY)
Surface:200' x 85' (ice arena)
Tenants:Buffalo State Bengals (NCAA)
Canisius men's ice hockey 1991 - 2014
ECC men's ice hockey 1991 - 2014
Buffalo Wings (MLRH/RHI) 1998 - 1999
Buffalo Silverbacks (ABA) 2006–2007
Seating Capacity:3,500 (basketball)
1,800 (hockey)

Buffalo State Sports Arena is a multi-purpose sports complex in Buffalo, New York, located at Buffalo State University. The building contains a sports arena, ice arena, Ruth Houston Gymnasium and Robert Kissinger Memorial Pool.

The sports arena seats 3,500, and is home to the Division III Buffalo State Bengals of the State University of New York Athletic Conference.[1] It was formerly home to the Buffalo Silverbacks of the American Basketball Association.[2] The venue has hosted major events including the 1993 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament, 1993 World University Games, 1994 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament and 1995 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament.

The facility also houses the 1,800-seat Buffalo State Ice Arena that is home to the Buffalo State Bengals men's and women's ice hockey teams.[3] It was formerly home to the Buffalo Wings, Canisius men's ice hockey and ECC men's ice hockey.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facilities . Buffalo State University Athletics . October 24, 2023 . December 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: HOME TEAMS: Silverbacks win fourth home game in a row . Niagara Gazette . December 14, 2006 . December 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: Facilities . Buffalo State University Athletics . October 24, 2023 . December 25, 2023.