Ben Boeke Ice Rink (often shortened to "Boeke" or "BB1/BB2") is an ice hockey

arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

that opened in 1974. 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

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and operated by

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, a nationwide property management company.

About

The Ben Boeke sits in the southwest region of Fairview, a neighborhood in Anchorage. The arena contains two ice surfaces, each 200' x 85', located in

Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage () is the largest city in the U.S. state of Alaska by population. With a population of 291,247 in 2020, it contains nearly 40% of the state's population. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Ma ...

. Rink 1 has a

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of 688 and 275 standing room whereas Rink 2 is much smaller and only seats a maximum of 100 people and standing room 275. Rink 1 and Rink 2 bleachers are accommodated with hanging inferred heating. Ben Boeke Ice Rink is located adjacent to the

Sullivan Arena The George M. Sullivan Arena (commonly shortened to the "Sullivan Arena" and often referred to colloquially as "The Sully") is a 6,290 seat arena in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The arena is named after former Anchorage mayor George M. Sul ...

. 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 Mulcahy Stadium is a 3,500-capacity baseball park in Anchorage, Alaska. Built in 1964, it is home to two teams of the Alaska Baseball League: the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and Anchorage Bucs. In addition to the Glacier Pilots and Bucs, high school an ...

and

Anchorage Football Stadium The Anchorage Football Stadium is a 3,500-seat stadium in Anchorage, Alaska used for American football, track and field, and soccer. Anchorage Football Stadium is located next to Mulcahy Stadium and Sullivan Arena The George M. Sullivan Arena ...

, Bonnie Cusack outdoor Ice Rinks.

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* Indoor ice hockey venues in Alaska Sports venues in Anchorage, Alaska 1974 establishments in Alaska Sports venues completed in 1974 {{AnchorageAK-geo-stub