Herb Brooks Arena, Lake Placid, NY
| Herb Brooks Arena | |
| Location | Lake Placid, NY |
|---|---|
| Distance from RPI | 134 mi. |
| Venue name | Herb Brooks Arena |
Lake Placid is best known as the home to two Olympic Winter Games, in 1932 and 1980. The famous "Miracle on Ice" game between the United States and the Soviet Union was played on the ice of what is now known as Herb Brooks Arena on February 22, 1980.
Herb Brooks Arena was also the site of the men's ECAC hockey tournament from 1993 to 2002, and the site of the Halloween Faceoff in 2010.
Where to stay
The famous White Sled is located outside of Lake Placid, and was the home of celebrations after RPI won the ECAC Tournament in 1995.
What to do
Most of the facilities from the Winter Olympics are still there, and there are many options for food, shopping, and wandering on Main St.
Recent trips
- March 14-16, 2002 (ECAC Championship): Men's hockey vs. Dartmouth (W 2-1), vs. Cornell (L 0-3), and vs. Clarkson (W 4-3)
- October 30, 2010 (Halloween Faceoff): Men's hockey vs. Union (T 3-3)
- December 10, 2011