Sabine Field Rink

The Sabine Field Rink was an outdoor rink in Northfield, Vermont located on the campus of Norwich University. The field would serve as the home of the Norwich Cadets men's ice hockey team from 1921 likely until about the 1947-48 season. No information is available as to when the open to the air Taylor Arena opened, but it was located on the site of the former Taylor Riding hall which was constructed in 1920 and converted to a hockey arena shortly after the last of the horses left campus in 1948 likely in time for the 1948-49 playing season.
Dedicated in 1921, Sabine Field was originally a venue for football, baseball, track, and outdoor ice hockey. Over time, as hockey moved indoors and baseball found its own home at Garrity Field, Sabine continued to serve the university football and cross country teams. Then in 2013, a renovation transformed Sabine Field into a multi-sport, multi-activity, lit stadium that can be used in most weather conditions. The improvements included synthetic turf field that meets NCAA regulations for football, soccer, and lacrosse, a 400-meter resilient urethane running track with 42-inch lanes, energy-efficient stadium lights, a new sound system, bleachers, and press box, and other upgrades. On October 4, 2013, Sabine Field was officially renamed to Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium. Sabine Field was dedicated in 1921 in honor of the memory of 1868 graduate Dr. George K. Sabine’s son, George K. Sabine Jr., who died shortly after returning from overseas.
Category:Outdoor ice hockey venues in Vermont