Taffy Abel Ice Arena

  • 2 upcoming events
  • Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
  • 4,000 capacity
  • Opened 1976
  • Home of Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey

Wikipedia

This week at Taffy Abel Ice Arena: Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men’s Hockey (Fri, Oct 23, from $39.60); Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men’s Hockey (Sat, Oct 24, from $35.39).

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Hotel prices near Taffy Abel Ice Arena from booking sites, via Stay22.

2 upcoming events

Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men’s HockeyOct 23, 2026 · In 4 daysfrom $39.60Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men’s HockeyOct 24, 2026 · This weekendfrom $35.39

Getting there

Around Taffy Abel Ice Arena:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 37 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (0.2 mi)
  • Closest airports: Sault Ste Marie (YAM) 6.9 mi · Chippewa County International (CIU) 17.9 mi · Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) 66.9 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Taffy Abel Ice Arena

The closest hotel to Taffy Abel Ice Arena is Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 0.2 mi away (about 6 min walk). No restaurants or cafés are mapped within 0.3 miles, so eat before you arrive.

Hotels

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at Taffy Abel Ice Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men's Hockey (Fri, Oct 23); Bowling Green Falcons at Lake Superior State Lakers Men's Hockey (Sat, Oct 24).
How many people does Taffy Abel Ice Arena hold?
About 4,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Taffy Abel Ice Arena?
Taffy Abel Ice Arena is home to Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey.
What hotels are closest to Taffy Abel Ice Arena?
The nearest are Holiday Inn Express & Suites (0.2 mi).
Is Taffy Abel Ice Arena indoors?
Yes. Taffy Abel Ice Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Taffy Abel Ice Arena by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Taffy Abel Ice Arena and no bus stop close by, so most people drive or take a rideshare.
What is the closest airport to Taffy Abel Ice Arena?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Sault Ste Marie (YAM), 6.9 mi away in a straight line. Also near: Chippewa County International (CIU), 17.9 mi; Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN), 66.9 mi.
Is there parking near Taffy Abel Ice Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 37 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.