Pittsburgh Ice Arena

New Kensington Year-Round Ice Arena

Pittsburgh Ice Arena is a year-round indoor ice complex in New Kensington, northeast of Pittsburgh. The arena runs Learn to Skate USA-curriculum lessons, the Little Penguins Learn to Play partnership, and competitive youth hockey through the Little Huskies and Junior Huskies programs.

Programs for Kids

The arena ladders skaters from first lessons through league play. Programs include:
- Learn to Skate group classes (USA curriculum)
- Try Hockey for Free Day introductory events
- Take a Shot at Hockey for Youth (4-week free program)
- Little Huskies Learn to Play Hockey program
- Junior Huskies 3v3 League
- Hockey private lessons
- Sticktime drop-in for all ages
- Figure-skating private lessons
- Public skating sessions
- Birthday parties

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet with locker rooms
• USA Hockey certified coaches with playing experience
• Skate-rental for public sessions
• Warm spectator viewing
• Year-round programming
• On-site programming for ages preschool through teen

Experience

The free Try Hockey and Take a Shot programs lower the entry barrier for families curious about the sport. Beginners work through balance, falling safely, and basic forward strokes before progressing into Little Huskies and 3v3 league play. The New Kensington location draws families from the Alle-Kiski Valley.