Ben Boeke Ice Rink
Ben Boeke Ice Rink (often shortened to "Boeke" or "BB1/BB2") is an ice hockey arena that opened in 1974.[1] It is named after former Anchorage city clerk Benjamin W. Boeke, who served from 1947 to 1967, under 11 mayors and 8 city managers. The arena is owned by the Municipality of Anchorage and operated by SMG, a nationwide property management company.
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| Location | 534 E. 16th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 |
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| Owner | Municipality of Anchorage |
| Operator | ASM Global |
| Capacity | 688 and 276 standing room (Rink 1) 100 (Rink 2) |
| Surface | Two 200' x 85' (ice hockey) |
| Opened | October 1974, addition 1975 |
About
The arena contains two ice surfaces, each 200' x 85', located in Anchorage, Alaska. Rink 1 has a seating capacity of 688 and 266 standing room whereas Rink 2 is much smaller and only seats a maximum of 100 people. Rink 1 and Rink 2 bleachers are accommodated with hanging inferred heating.
Ben Boeke Ice Rink is located adjacent to the Sullivan Arena. The arena is occasionally used as an overflow venue for the Sullivan's larger events, such as the Great Alaska Sportsman Show. It shares parking with Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium.
References
- "Ben Boeke/Dempsey Anderson Ice Arena". stepoutside.org. Retrieved April 12, 2019.