Albany is the state capital of New York. And the states second largest city The city has a population of 194,000 The metropolitan area, including the cities of Schenectady and Troy has about 1,850,000 people.
Albany has hosted the ECAC Tournament from 2003-2010 inclusive.
Albany hosted the 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 East Regional, 2004 East Regional, 2006 East Regional, as well as the 1992 Frozen Four and 2001 Frozen Four
The city hosted the USA Cup for its' 3 tournaments from 1990 to 192
Teams[]
- Albany Americans
- (United Junior Hockey League, 2009) announced as an expansion team on February 24, 2009, league collapses before play
- (International Junior Hockey League, 2011-2012)
- Albany Choppers (International Hockey League, 1990-1991) folded
- Albany Devils (AHL, 2010-Present)
- Albany Jr. River Rats (Continental Hockey Association, 2003-2005)
- Albany River Rats (AHL, 1993-2010) became Charlotte Checkers
- Adirondack Predators (Northern Junior Hockey League, 2009-2010) moved operations to Russia as league collapses
For teams known as Capital District see Clifton Park, New York or Troy, New York
Arena[]
- Empire Rink (Albany)
- MVP Arena (1990-present), formerly Times Union Center (2007-2022) Pepsi Arena (1997-2007) and Knickerbocker Arena (1990-1997))
- Albany Academy Field House
- Empire State Plaza Ice Rink