Herb Brooks Arena

The Herb Brooks Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Lake Placid, New York. This surface, along with the USA Rink, was built for the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Herb Brooks Arena
Interior of arena (2010)
Full name1980 Rink – Herb Brooks Arena
Former namesField House International Ice Rink (1980)
Olympic Center Ice Rink (1980-2002)
Verizon Sports Complex Arena (2002-05)
Address2634 Main St
Lake Placid, NY 12946-3648
LocationLake Placid Olympic Center
Coordinates44°17′00″N 073°59′08″W
OwnerTown of North Elba
Capacity7,700
Record attendance11,000
Construction
Broke groundSpring 1975
OpenedSeptember 20, 1979 (1979-09-20)
ArchitectDistin & Wilson
Project managerFunk & Wilcox
General contractorGilbane Building Company
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