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New York Hockey

Hockey in New York, New York, United States: RinkStop currently tracks 2 hockey teams and 6 ice rinks in the New York area. Browse the directory below for leagues, teams, and rink details, plus links to upcoming games and standings.

New York is home to 2 hockey teams and 6 ice rinks. The city hosts New York Rangers (NHL), New York Islanders (NHL). Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.

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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 1 team in National Hockey League, 1 team in PWHL Women. New York is home to NHL-level professional hockey, the top tier of the sport.

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.

With 6 rinks, New York can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include Citi Pond at Bryant Park, Lasker Rink, Madison Square Garden. This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.

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 in New York at a glance
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ice venues
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National Hockey League
8.3 million
Population
New York metropolitan area
1925
Hockey since
Original era
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Hockey in the New York region

New York is one of 13 cities in the New York region of United States with verified hockey listings on RinkStop. Across the region, 0 cities have teams and 12 cities have ice rinks, totaling 24 listings across the region.

New York City
5 rinks
Brooklyn
4 rinks
Rochester
3 rinks
Syracuse
2 rinks
Utica
2 rinks
Buffalo
2 rinks
Ithaca
1 rink
Lake Placid
1 rink
Schenectady
1 rink
Purchase
1 rink
West Point
1 rink
Woodbury
1 rink

πŸ† Hockey Leagues in New York

2 leagues are represented by teams in New York. Click through for full rosters, schedules, and standings.

National Hockey League1 teamPWHL Women1 team

πŸ’ Hockey Teams in New York

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New York Rangers
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New York Sirens
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⛸️ Ice Rinks in New York

Citi Pond at Bryant Park
πŸ“ 40th St & 6th Ave
Bank of America Winter Village. Seasonal (Oct-Mar). FREE admission.
Lasker Rink
πŸ“ Central Park 110th St
Seasonal outdoor (Oct-Mar). Central Park North.
Madison Square Garden
πŸ“ 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
League: NHL | Cap 18,006. Home: NY Rangers (NHL). 4x Stanley Cup. Opened 1968. World's most famous arena.
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
πŸ“ 45 Rockefeller Plaza
Seasonal (Oct-Apr). World-famous. Christmas tree backdrop.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
πŸ“ Pier 61, 23rd St
2 NHL-sized sheets. Year-round. Manhattan's only year-round rinks.
Wollman Rink
πŸ“ Central Park, 59th St
Seasonal. Central Park South. Most famous US public skating rink.
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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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Other hockey cities in New York

12 cities

12 other New York cities have hockey teams, rinks, or youth programs in the RinkStop directory. see all New York hockey β†’

New York City⛸️ 5 rinksBrooklyn⛸️ 4 rinksRochester⛸️ 3 rinksSyracuse⛸️ 2 rinksUtica⛸️ 2 rinksBuffalo⛸️ 2 rinksIthaca⛸️ 1 rinkLake Placid⛸️ 1 rinkSchenectady⛸️ 1 rinkPurchase⛸️ 1 rinkWest Point⛸️ 1 rinkWoodbury⛸️ 1 rink

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Hockey data for New York sourced from RinkStop's verified directory. Counts: 2 teams, 6 rinks, 2 leagues active in New York.
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