Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs

#12 among attractions in Storrs

Hockey, Sport venue, Sport

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Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is the home arena for the University of Connecticut women's and practice facility of men's college ice hockey teams. It opened on November 7, 1998, replacing the outdoor UConn Ice Arena, which was in use since the 1960s. The Forum was constructed as part of the UCONN 2000 commitment by the State of Connecticut to help rebuild, renew, and enhance the campuses of the University of Connecticut. It was opened in time for the hockey team's elevation to Division I status. The arena was used for the 2000 MAAC Championship, the 2001 MAAC tournament, and the 2002 ECAC women's hockey tournament. It hosted the 2008 Hockey East Women's Tournament. The building was named for Mark E. Freitas '81, a former hockey letter winner and benefactor, on February 5, 2005. ()

Capacity: 2000Coordinates: 41°48'1"N, 72°15'17"W

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1262 Storrs RdStorrs 06269 United States

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Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

0.6 miN
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
15 min walk • The William Benton Museum of Art is a public fine arts museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, US.
0.7 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
18 min walk • The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
15 min walk • The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut.
~1550 ftN
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
8 min walk • The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. The small museum contained a variety of scientific and archaeological collections about the cultural history of southern New England.
0.4 miNE
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
11 min walk • The Dodd Center for Human Rights is a University of Connecticut center which supports programming, educational initiatives, and events dedicated to the theme of human rights.
0.5 miN
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
12 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
0.5 miN
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
13 min walk • The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics.
~1820 ftN
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
9 min walk • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on-campus arena in New England. It was named after industrialist and 1943 UConn graduate Harry A.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
20 min walk • The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston.
~330 ftN
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
2 min walk • Morrone Stadium, officially known as Joseph J. Morrone Stadium is the on-campus soccer stadium at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The 5,100-seat stadium was built in 1969. and has undergone many renovations since. The stadium hosts the school's men's and women's soccer programs.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs
10 min walk • The University of Connecticut School of Business is a graduate and undergraduate public business school that spans across four campuses, with the main campus located in Storrs, Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum?

Nearby attractions include Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs (8 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (10 min walk), The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs (11 min walk), Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (12 min walk).

How to get to Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum:

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Glenridge • Lines: 674 (11 min walk)
Juniper Hill • Lines: 674 (13 min walk)