Rochester Ice Center to Welcome Up to 48 Teams from Across the Nation
Rochester, N.Y., March 18, 2026 – Following a competitive bid process, the Rochester Ice Center and Station 31 have been selected to host the 2027 USA Hockey Tier II Boys National Championship, scheduled for March 31 – April 4, 2027. The prestigious tournament will bring together 40 to 48 elite youth hockey teams – and an estimated 600 athletes – to compete for a national title.
With a rich hockey history, outstanding facilities and a supportive community, Rochester is a natural choice for a national championship of this caliber. Games will be played across Rochester Ice Center’s three NHL-sized ice rinks and at the Station 31 Ice Arena.
“We are ecstatic to host the USA Hockey Nationals in Rochester, NY. For years we’ve been passionately building the game here, and today Rochester is emerging as one of the premier hockey towns in the country,” said Chris Collins, VP of Corporate Development, Rochester Ice Center. “The Rochester Ice Center and Station 31 Ice Arena are ready to showcase our best—providing top-tier facilities, unwavering hospitality, and a championship environment for the 16U Tier II Nationals. We are excited to celebrate our growth, our community, and the players who embody the heart of hockey.”
The Rochester Ice Center is a premiere, three-sheet ice facility and a central hub for hockey, skating, and community events in the Rochester area. Having recently undergone a multimillion dollar transformation and expansion, the Rochester Ice Center is designed for high-level training and competition. The Rochester Ice Center proudly serves as home to the Jr. Americans Youth Organization and NAHL Jr. Americans, St. John Fisher University’s Men’s and Women’s hockey programs, multiple area high school teams and skating clubs.
Station 31 Ice Arena, located on Baird Road in Fairport, has recently undergone renovations that have elevated the venue to a championship-caliber facility. Station 31 will co-host the 2027 championship event alongside Rochester Ice Center.
Each spring, the best teams from USA Hockey’s 12 districts gather at host sites throughout the nation to compete for national championship honors at various levels. With a membership of more than one million players, coaches, officials and volunteers that span all 50 states, USA Hockey serves as the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. For more information, visit www.usahockey.com.
The championship is expected to generate a significant economic impact for the greater Rochester area. Initial estimates indicate an economic impact of more than $1.5 million in direct visitor spending as a result of this event (source: Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator). Visiting teams, families, and fans will fill local hotels, dine at area restaurants, and explore all that the Greater Rochester region has to offer.
About Visit Rochester
Visit Rochester is the official tourism promotion agency for Greater Rochester and Monroe County. Visit Rochester is a membership organization with over 500 members representing, lodging, retail, restaurants, services, and community organizations. Working together with our members and partners, our mission is to sell and market Greater Rochester as a preferred destination in order to grow and maximize visitor spending and to enhance the economy.
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