Northtown Center at Amherst

Four-Pad Modern Ice Complex North of Buffalo

The Northtown Center at Amherst is a modern four-pad ice arena complex on Amherst Manor Drive, adjacent to the University at Buffalo. The facility features three NHL-regulation sheets (200' x 85') and one Olympic-size sheet (200' x 100'), with a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and sports training facility. The center is home to Amherst Youth Hockey, the Amherst Skating Club, and Performax Hockey adult league.

Programs for Kids

The center hosts an extensive slate of youth programming. Programs include:
- Learn-to-Skate lessons for all ages
- Amherst Youth Hockey teams and clinics
- Amherst Skating Club figure-skating progression
- Sabres Learn to Play partnership sessions
- Youth house leagues
- Hockey skill camps and clinics
- Public skating sessions
- Birthday parties and group rentals
- Stick and puck drop-in time

What's Included

• Three NHL-regulation indoor ice sheets
• One Olympic-size ice sheet
• 1,800-seat seating capacity
• Full-service pro shop
• On-site restaurant
• Sports training facility
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Amherst Town Card resident discount

Experience

The four-pad layout supports house leagues, club practices, AAA travel teams, and instructional ice in parallel without families competing for slots. Beginners progress through Learn-to-Skate to Amherst Youth Hockey teams or the Amherst Skating Club figure-skating tracks. The Williamsville location draws families across Amherst, Tonawanda, Williamsville, and the northern Buffalo suburbs.