The Ice Box is a 4,300-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was adapted for hockey upon the arrival in 1996 of the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League.[1] The Ice Box is located on the former Nebraska State Fair grounds; the arena and fairgrounds existed simultaneously until the latter was bought and torn down by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2010 to become Nebraska Innovation Campus. The Ice Box is currently leased to the Lincoln Stars until 2031, at which time the City of Lincoln has recommended it be demolished.[2]
  The Ice Box Location within Nebraska  The Ice Box Location within the United States | |
| Location | 1800 Transformation Dr Lincoln, NE 68501 |
|---|---|
| Owner | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Operator | Lincoln Stars |
| Capacity | 5,010 (concerts) 4,212 (Ice hockey) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1951 |
| Renovated | 1995 |
| Architect | Ayars & Ayars |
| Tenants | |
| Lincoln Stars (USHL) (1996–present) No Coast Derby Girls (WFTDA) (2015–present) | |
References
edit- ^ History, Lincoln Stars. Accessed January 31, 2024. "Since joining the United States Hockey League (USHL) in 1996, the Lincoln Stars have strived to provide fun, affordable entertainment unmatched in the Lincoln area and become a pillar of the community.... The Stars play in the Ice Box, a 4,300-seat arena located on the former Nebraska state fairgrounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln."
- ^ "Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) Redevelopment Plan" (PDF). City of Lincoln. September 8, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
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