America's Hockey Venues — Original Six to Modern
From Madison Square Garden's Original Six legacy to the modern climate-controlled cathedrals of southern markets, this passport tracks the 32 NHL venues plus a handful of historic minor-league and college rinks. The full 32-NHL collection challenge has been done by fewer than 1,000 fans.
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Garden (NYR) | New York, NY | 1968 · 4th iteration |
| TD Garden (Bruins) | Boston, MA | Boston · 1995 |
| United Center (Blackhawks) | Chicago, IL | Chicago · 1994 |
| Little Caesars Arena (Red Wings) | Detroit, MI | Detroit · 2017 |
| Bell Centre (Canadiens) | Montreal, QC | Montreal · 1996 (Canadian but Original Six) |
| Scotiabank Arena (Maple Leafs) | Toronto, ON | Toronto · 1999 (Canadian but Original Six) |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| PPG Paints Arena (Penguins) | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh · 2010 |
| Xfinity Mobile Arena (Flyers) | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia · 1996 |
| Capital One Arena (Capitals) | Washington, D.C. | Washington · 1997 |
| Prudential Center (Devils) | Newark, NJ | Newark · 2007 |
| UBS Arena (Islanders) | Elmont, NY | Belmont Park · 2021 |
| Amerant Bank Arena (Panthers) | Sunrise, FL | Sunrise FL · 1998 |
| Benchmark International Arena (Lightning) | Tampa, FL | Tampa · 1996 |
| Bridgestone Arena (Predators) | Nashville, TN | Nashville · 1996 |
| Lenovo Center (Hurricanes) | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh · 1999 |
| KeyBank Center (Sabres) | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo · 1996 |
| Nationwide Arena (Blue Jackets) |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Casino Arena (Wild) | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul · 2000 |
| Enterprise Center (Blues) | Saint Louis, MO | Saint Louis · 1994 |
| American Airlines Center (Stars) | Dallas, TX | Dallas · 2001 |
| T-Mobile Arena (Golden Knights) | Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas · 2016 (Stanley Cup winner 2023) |
| Crypto.com Arena (Kings) | Los Angeles, CA | LA · 1999 |
| Honda Center (Ducks) | Anaheim, CA | Anaheim · 1993 |
| SAP Center (Sharks) | San Jose, CA | San Jose · 1993 |
| Climate Pledge Arena (Kraken) | Seattle, WA | Seattle · 2021 |
| Ball Arena (Avalanche) | Denver, CO | Denver · 1999 |
| Delta Center (Utah Mammoth) | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Lake City · 1991 (renamed 2024) |
| Rogers Place (Oilers) | Edmonton, AB | Edmonton · 2016 |
| Rogers Arena (Canucks) | Vancouver, BC | Vancouver · 1995 |
| Scotiabank Saddledome (Flames) | Calgary, AB | Calgary · 1983 |
| Canada Life Centre (Jets) | Winnipeg, MB | Winnipeg · 2004 |
| Canadian Tire Centre (Senators) | Ottawa, ON | Ottawa · 1996 |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame | Toronto, ON | Toronto · ON · museum |
| Lake Placid Olympic Center ('Miracle on Ice') | Lake Placid, NY | Herb Brooks Arena · 1980 Olympics |
| Penn State Pegula Ice Arena | University Park, PA | Top college hockey rink |
Turn this list into a keepsake. The Triptyka Hockey Arenas Passport is a printable PDF with a curated checklist, a detail page for each stop, suggested routes, and achievement badges to earn.
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This checklist spans the country. Standouts include Madison Square Garden (NYR), TD Garden (Bruins), United Center (Blackhawks), Little Caesars Arena (Red Wings), among others — each chosen as a memorable stop worth the trip.
Yes. The Triptyka Hockey Arenas Passport is an instant printable PDF — a curated checklist grouped by region, a detail page for each stop, suggested routes, and achievement badges to earn.
It depends on the site and the season. Many are best in spring or fall, and hours change through the year — always confirm opening times and admission before you go.
A printable hockey arenas passport makes it easy — check off each one as you visit, log the date and your notes, and watch your progress add up.