Anaheim Ice
Frank Gehry-designed ice rink and former Ducks practice facility.
Anaheim Ice, originally known as Disney Ice, is an indoor ice rink complex in Anaheim, California. It is recognized as one of the major works of architect Frank Gehry and served as the practice and training rink for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League until 2019. The facility opened in 1995 and currently hosts youth hockey, figure skating events, public skating, and is the home rink for the University of Southern California club hockey team.
Quick Facts
- Location
- 300 West Lincoln Avenue / Anaheim, California
- Opened
- 1995
- Owner
- Anaheim Ducks
- Operator
- Ice Management, LLC
- Surface
- 200' x 85'
- Architect
- Frank Gehry
- Former Names
- Disney Ice
- Tenants
- Anaheim Jr. Ducks / Anaheim Lady Ducks / ADHSHL (Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League) (2008-present) / USC Trojans (PAC-8) (1995–present) / Anaheim Ducks (1995-2019)
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Lore & Background
Disney Ice was commissioned by Disney's then-CEO Michael Eisner, who sought a practice rink after the company purchased a hockey team. The facility resembles a pair of huge quonset huts, with a wooden interior featuring laminated beams and braces, producing a nautical effect recalling the inverted ship shape of Gehry's Disney Concert Hall. It opened in 1995.
When the Anaheim Ducks (then the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) were sold to Henry Samueli and his wife Susan in 2005, Disney Ice was also sold to the Samuelis, who renamed it Anaheim Ice. In late 2019, the Ducks relocated their practices to Great Park Ice in Irvine, California.
On March 14, 2020, Anaheim Ice temporarily suspended all operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It later resumed operations, agreeing to comply with ongoing California state COVID-19 guidelines in August 2020. The venue also served as the site for the cover of NHL 23, featuring Anaheim Ducks player Trevor Zegras alongside Sarah Nurse.
Reader's Guide
Anaheim Ice holds significance as both a notable architectural work by Frank Gehry and a key facility in the history of the Anaheim Ducks. Its design, with a wooden interior and quonset hut form, reflects Gehry's innovative approach and connects visually to his later Disney Concert Hall. For over two decades, it was the daily training home of an NHL team, anchoring the Ducks' development and community presence. After the team's practice operations moved in 2019, the rink continued as a hub for youth hockey, figure skating, and college hockey, hosting the University of Southern California club team and the 2010 PAC-8 Hockey Conference Tournament. Its role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, including a temporary shutdown and adherence to state guidelines, illustrates its place in broader public health measures. The rink's appearance on the cover of NHL 23 further cemented its cultural footprint in hockey media. As a Gehry-designed public facility, it remains a landmark in Anaheim, blending sports, architecture, and community recreation.
Did You Know?
- Anaheim Ice was originally named Disney Ice and was commissioned by Disney CEO Michael Eisner.
- It was the site of the 2010 PAC-8 Hockey Conference Tournament, hosted by USC.
- The cover of NHL 23 was photographed at Anaheim Ice, featuring Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse.
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