The New York Bluefins were a professional hockey team in the Federal Hockey League (FHL) based in New York .
12-724: They started their inaugural 2010–11 season as the Broome County Barons with home games in the Chenango Ice Rink in Chenango, New York . The team was owned by the commissioner of the FHL, Don Kirnan. As a result of a market study conducted by the league during the 2010–11 regular season, the FHL moved the franchise to Cape Cod , Massachusetts, as the Cape Cod Barons at the end of December. On March 3, 2011,
24-558: A love for these sports in the region. With the transition to Riverbend Ice Center, the facility continues to uphold the mission of offering top-quality ice skating opportunities to the local community. Though its name has changed, the legacy of the Ice House Skating Rink lives on through the skaters and hockey players who once called it home. The rink served as the home of the Binghamton Jr. Senators playing in
36-714: A sports team in New York is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chenango Ice Rink The Riverbend Ice Center is a 1,200-seat ice rink located in Chenango, New York . The Riverbend Ice Center, located in Chenango, New York, just outside Binghamton, has a long history in the Southern Tier region. Originally known as the Polar Cap Ice Rink, it was built to serve the growing demand for ice sports, including hockey and figure skating, in
48-648: The Tier III Junior A Atlantic Junior Hockey League until 2010, when the team moved to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton , Pennsylvania , to become the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights. 42°10′05″N 75°52′15″W / 42.16808°N 75.87096°W / 42.16808; -75.87096 Wilkes-Barre Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
60-434: The 1990s, under new ownership, the rink was renamed the Ice House Skating Rink. The rebranding marked a new era for the facility, with updated programming and a renewed focus on community engagement. The rink continued to serve as the home for local hockey leagues, figure skating lessons, and public skating events. Its central location made it a popular venue for youth hockey and adult leagues, as well as for high school teams in
72-507: The Ice House's legacy while modernizing the facility for future generations of skaters and hockey players. Legacy The Ice House Skating Rink remains an important part of Chenango’s and Binghamton’s sports history. For over three decades, it provided a place for athletes to train, compete, and enjoy recreational skating. The rink's role in promoting ice hockey and figure skating in the Southern Tier cannot be overstated, as it helped foster
84-413: The Southern Tier. Throughout its time as Ice House Skating Rink, the facility was known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong connection to local sports programs. In addition to ice hockey and figure skating, the rink also offered birthday parties, special events, and skate rentals, making it a versatile venue for the broader community. Transition to Riverbend Ice Center In 2024, new owners acquired
96-511: The early 1980s. Over the decades, the rink underwent several changes in ownership and management, eventually being rebranded as the Ice House Skating Rink in the 1990s. Despite these changes, the rink maintained its role as a cornerstone of the local ice sports community. Early Years as Polar Cap Ice Rink When it first opened as the Polar Cap Ice Rink, the facility quickly became a vital hub for local hockey teams, figure skating clubs, and families looking for recreational skating options. The rink
108-417: The facility with plans to renovate and revitalize it. The rink was rebranded as Riverbend Ice Center in an effort to restore the rink’s place as a cornerstone of local ice sports. The new ownership committed to upgrading the facility and expanding its offerings, aiming to breathe new life into the venue and continue serving the Southern Tier region. With these changes, Riverbend Ice Center is poised to build on
120-697: The league franchise rights for Cape Cod were transferred to the Cape Cod Hockey Development Foundation. The team was then renamed the Cape Cod Bluefins . For the 2012–13 season, home games were scheduled to be played at a number of rinks throughout the Cape including ice arenas in Hyannis, Orleans, Falmouth, Bourne, and Martha's Vineyard. The team stopped playing home games in late November 2012. On December 15, 2012, it
132-568: Was announced that the control of the Bluefins was taken by the league with plans to move to the Syracuse, New York , area and took on the name New York Bluefins. However, they became a road-only team for the league to use to fill out the remaining home schedules of the other teams and were folded at the end of the season. This American ice hockey team-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about
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#1732779801116144-476: Was one of the few facilities in the region at the time, providing much-needed ice time for high school hockey teams, youth leagues, and figure skaters. As Polar Cap Ice Rink, the venue hosted various tournaments and events, becoming a go-to location for regional competitions. It also offered public skating sessions, which became a popular activity, especially during the winter months when residents sought indoor recreation. Transition to Ice House Skating Rink In
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