Event venues / Houghton, Michigan Tech campus
John MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Home of three-time national champion Michigan Tech hockey since 1971, in Houghton.
01 / The story of this place
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Michigan Tech's NCAA Division I men's hockey team has played here since the 1971–72 season. The arena is named for John J. MacInnes, who coached the Huskies from 1956 to 1983. The program owns three national titles and sent Tony Esposito, Bob Lorimer, Randy McKay and John Scott to the NHL. It seats 4,466, a four-sided video board has hung over center ice since 2013, and 14 luxury suites ring the rink. The ice sheet is 200 by 85 feet, and for concerts and commencement the building holds 5,600.
- Home of three-time national champion Huskies hockey
- 4,466 seats and 14 luxury suites
- Four-sided video board since 2013
- Public skating and open hockey
- Hosts Michigan Tech commencement
A closer look
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Nov 6, 2026, 7:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Augustana
A men's ice hockey game takes place against Augustana at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Michigan.
Nov 7, 2026, 6:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Augustana
A men's ice hockey game takes place against Augustana at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Michigan.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:07 PMMen's ice hockey vs Lake Superior State
Men's ice hockey game takes place at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, featuring a match against Lake Superior State.
Nov 14, 2026, 6:07 PMMen's ice hockey vs Lake Superior State
Men's ice hockey game takes place at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, featuring a match against Lake Superior State.
Dec 5, 2026, 6:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Northern Michigan
A men's ice hockey game held at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton featuring a matchup against Northern Michigan.
Jan 15, 2027, 7:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Ferris State at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Men's ice hockey game held in Houghton at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena featuring the home team competing against Ferris State.
Jan 16, 2027, 6:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Ferris State at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Men's ice hockey game held in Houghton at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena featuring the home team competing against Ferris State.
Jan 22, 2027, 7:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Northern Michigan
A men's ice hockey game held at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton featuring a matchup against Northern Michigan.
Feb 5, 2027, 7:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Minnesota State
Men's ice hockey game held in Houghton at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena, featuring the local team competing against Minnesota State.
Feb 6, 2027, 5:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Minnesota State
Men's ice hockey game held in Houghton at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena, featuring the local team competing against Minnesota State.
Feb 26, 2027, 7:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Bemidji State
A men's ice hockey game held at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, featuring the host team competing against Bemidji State University.
Feb 27, 2027, 6:07 PMMen's Ice Hockey vs Bemidji State
A men's ice hockey game held at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, featuring the host team competing against Bemidji State University.
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