Appleton Arena

Appleton Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Canton, New York. It is home to the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints. It was named for Judge Charles W. Appleton, class of 1897, the main benefactor of the arena as well as the riding center, which is named for his wife Elsa.
Appleton Arena opened in January 1951, and was remodeled in the late 1970s and early 1980s to its current configuration. In 1999, the facade of the arena was renovated to allow for improved locker rooms (particularly for the growing women's program) and a larger lobby. Additionally, the playing surface was expanded to 85 feet by 200 feet, and a weight training facility was added. These renovations were specifically designed to improve the arena while only minimally changing the traditional wooden bleachers and general ambiance of the interior.
Prior to the opening of the arena the Saints would play home games outdoors on a rink which is located on the present location of Whitman Hall.
Aside from being home to the Skating Saints, the arena also hosts intramural hockey and broomball games, Canton College's hockey program, a figure skating club, and Canton minor hockey. In addition to its athletic uses, the University has also utilized the arena for concerts and for an alternate, indoor location for graduation ceremonies.
A $10 millon donation by an alumnus set the plans for a renovation in motion.  The renovations include updated broadcast and streaming technoligies.  The men's hockey team will get a new locker room and both hockey teams will get updated training facilities.
==External links==
* Appleton Arena at StLaw.edu
* SLU's women's hockey program, including a short history of the arena
Category:College ice hockey venues
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Category:Division I Rinks
Category:Division III Rinks
Category:Indoor ice hockey venues in New York
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