Rinks We Remember Posts
Rinks We Remember
— From the electric atmosphere of Wembley Arena to the cold concrete character of Durham Riverside, Britain’s ice rinks were far more than just hockey venues. They were places where memories were made, rivalries were born and generations of fans fell in love with the game.
Rinks We Remember celebrates the legendary arenas, quirky layouts and long-lost rinks that helped shape the golden years of British ice hockey. From Hillheads in Whitley Bay and Nottingham Ice Stadium to Glasgow’s vast Crossmyloof ice sheet and Blackpool’s famous D-shaped Ice Drome, every rink had its own identity, atmosphere and stories to tell.
Here you’ll find rink folklore, fan memories, rare photographs and stories of the iconic buildings that became the beating heart of British ice hockey.
Because sometimes, the rink itself was just as unforgettable as the action on the ice.
— From the electric atmosphere of Wembley Arena to the cold concrete character of Durham Riverside, Britain’s ice rinks were far more than just hockey venues. They were places where memories were made, rivalries were born and generations of fans fell in love with the game.
Rinks We Remember celebrates the legendary arenas, quirky layouts and long-lost rinks that helped shape the golden years of British ice hockey. From Hillheads in Whitley Bay and Nottingham Ice Stadium to Glasgow’s vast Crossmyloof ice sheet and Blackpool’s famous D-shaped Ice Drome, every rink had its own identity, atmosphere and stories to tell.
Here you’ll find rink folklore, fan memories, rare photographs and stories of the iconic buildings that became the beating heart of British ice hockey.
Because sometimes, the rink itself was just as unforgettable as the action on the ice.
May 25, 2026
Fife Flyers and Kirkcaldy Ice Rink: Scotland’s Home of Ice Hockey
Fife Flyers and Kirkcaldy Ice Rink: Scotland’s Home of Ice Hockey In the heart of Kirkcaldy stands one of Scotland's most iconic sporting venues — Kirkcaldy Ice Rink, the historic home of the Fife Flyers. Now known as Fife Ice Arena, the rink was d…
May 18, 2026
Blackpool Ice Drome — The Famous D-Shaped Rink
Blackpool Ice Drome — The Famous D-Shaped Rink British ice hockey has had some legendary arenas over the years… but few were quite as unforgettable as the Blackpool Ice Drome. To hockey fans of a certain generation, the words “D-shaped rink” insta…
Nov. 22, 2025
Inside the History of Hillheads Ice Rink: From Icy Smith to the Whitley Warriors
Hillheads Ice Rink: Where It All Began Hillheads Ice Rink in Whitley Bay stands as one of the most iconic sporting venues in the North-East, but its origins are every bit as fascinating as the games it went on to host. The story begins in the earl…
April 6, 2018
Memories of the Nottingham Ice Stadium
As a Nottingham Panthers supporter since the early 1980s, it was impossible not to be drawn into this excellent piece written by fellow long-time fan Ian Braisby. His reflections brought back a flood of memories and more than a few moments of agree…
Feb. 8, 2018
Durham Wasps: The Rise and Fall of a British Ice Hockey Dynasty
Durham Wasps: the rise and fall of the north-east’s finest team Original Content by Isaac Abraham The Durham Wasps were one of the dominant forces in British ice hockey during the 1980s and early 1990s. Playing at the famous Durham Riverside Ice R…
Jan. 4, 2016
Memories of Crossmyloof Ice Rink, Glasgow.
In Podcast Episode 025 Kenny McKie talked about the old Crossmyloof Ice Rink in Glasgow, he explains; it was a dump, but it was our dump You’ll also find references to it in other various Podcast Episodes, for example, one of Todd Bidner’s…