Dearborn Ice Skating Center (The DISC, formerly Mike Adray Arena) is a 1,700-seat indoor ice
arena
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located in
Dearborn, Michigan, United States, in
Metro Detroit
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. It is used primarily for
high school
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and youth
hockey
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as well as for
ice skating
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. There are 1,500 seats at the main arena and another 200 in the viewing area. The arena contains eight locker rooms and three officials' rooms. Two party rooms also overlook the arena. The arena was recently remodeled with a new lobby and main entrance. Built in 1971 as the Ford Woods Ice Arena, it was renamed the Mike Adray Sports Arena in 1981.
Dearborn Timeline
Dearborn Historical Museum A second ice rink was added in 1996 and named Kilpatrick Arena, with the entire complex being renamed the Dearborn Ice Skating Center.
References
External links
The DISC
{{Dearborn, Michigan
Indoor ice hockey venues in Michigan
Indoor arenas in Michigan
Sports venues in Michigan