New York Hockey
New York is home to 3 hockey teams and 1 ice rink. The city hosts New York Rangers (NHL), New York Islanders (NHL). Browse listings below or add a listing if we're missing something.
Hockey in New York
New York is the only U.S. city with three NHL teams: the Rangers, Islanders, and (until 2020) the New Jersey Devils across the river. The Rangers are one of the Original Six teams and play at Madison Square Garden, the most famous arena in hockey.
Hockey in New York spans 2 teams in Professional Women's Hockey League, 1 team in National Hockey League. Junior hockey programs feed into higher levels of the sport, providing a development path for young players in the region. New York is home to NHL-level professional hockey, the top tier of the sport. New York also has a presence in the PWHL, the top professional women's hockey league.
New York Rangers and New York Islanders represent New York at the professional level in the NHL. Professional hockey draws significant fan support and elevates the local hockey culture.
New York has Madison Square Garden as its primary hockey venue. The rink hosts the city's teams and programs, and is a central gathering point for the local hockey community.
New York is part of the United States hockey network, with New York one of its key cities.
New York has a population of 8.3 million and is part of the New York metropolitan area, one of the country's major metropolitan areas.
🏒 Hockey Teams in New York
⛸️ Ice Rinks in New York
Professional Hockey in New York
New York is home to New York Rangers and New York Islanders, all competing in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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