Buffalo State Sports Arena

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.

Buffalo State Sports Arena
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LocationBuffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
OwnerBuffalo State University (SUNY)
OperatorBuffalo State University (SUNY)
Capacity3,500 (basketball)
1,800 (hockey)
Surface200' x 85' (ice arena)
Opened1991
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

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.

References

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