Dwyer Arena

Niagara University, NY · Public skating times & prices

Niagara University's two-rink arena, opened in 1996 and home ice of the Niagara Purple Eagles

Public skating at Dwyer Arena: the next 7 days

Currently out of season Dwyer Arena's public skate season starts in November 2026; the schedule has not been posted yet. Official schedule update

Address
5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY 14109
Phone
(716) 286-8782
Website
dwyer.niagara.edu
The tan brick Dwyer Arena front with its DWYER ARENA sign, a glass entrance and the pro shop windows, seen from the parking lot at dusk. — Dwyer Arena
The tan brick Dwyer Arena front with its DWYER ARENA sign, a glass entrance and the pro shop windows, seen from the parking lot at dusk. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
Dwyer Arena's main rink seen from the upper stands, with purple Niagara banners and flags hanging from the steel roof over empty ice. — Dwyer Arena
Dwyer Arena's main rink seen from the upper stands, with purple Niagara banners and flags hanging from the steel roof over empty ice. Photo: Banderas · Source · Public domain

Niagara University's campus arena since 1996

Niagara University announced plans for an on-campus ice arena on May 9, 1995, to bring varsity hockey to the school. The $6 million NU Ice Complex opened on May 10, 1996, and the brand-new Purple Eagles beat Hobart 12-6 in the building's first game.

In 1998 Robert and Connie Dwyer, both from the class of 1965, pledged $3 million to expand the arena and the young hockey programs, and the building was renamed Dwyer Arena ahead of the 1998-99 season. It now seats about 1,400 and holds two rinks, a main rink and a practice rink. The main rink is home to the Niagara Purple Eagles men's team and the Niagara Junior Purple Eagles youth program, with seating that runs from general admission to the Talons premium club.

The arena was home to the Buffalo Sabres Summer Development Camp from 2008 to 2011, and in 2011 it co-hosted the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships with Buffalo's downtown arena, then called HSBC Arena.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Skating with children

Don't carry children while skating, and no eating, drinking or smoking on the ice.

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Parking & arrival

A large lot sits directly in front of the arena, with eight accessible spaces by the building and overnight parking in Lot B.

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Accessibility

The arena is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator.

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