USA Hockey Arena

Name

USA Hockey Arena

Legal name

USA Hockey Arena

Website

https://usahockeyarena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA)

Keywords

• Ice arena operations
• Hockey development programs
• Sports venue rentals
• Youth hockey leagues
• Drive-in entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from hockey game tickets (NTDP, USHL, NCAA games), special events, graduation ceremonies, and concerts. Individual game tickets priced at $18-$20 for USHL/NCAA hockey.
2. Ice and Venue Rental: Rental of ice surface and building for hockey practices, games, skating parties, concerts and other events
3. Corporate Events and Suite Rentals: Private suite rentals ($15,000/year lease), corporate hospitality packages, group ticket packages starting at $12/ticket, corporate outings
4. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurant (CJ's Brewing Company), concessions stands, catering services for suites and banquets, delivery service to drive-in screens
5. Summer Drive-In Movie Theater: Double-feature movie tickets ($11-$13 adults, $11 kids), group pricing, private screen rentals, food delivery to cars
6. Pro Shop Merchandise: Sale of Team USA jerseys, apparel, hats, mini sticks, souvenir pucks, and NTDP merchandise

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USA Hockey Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Plymouth, Michigan, that serves as the home of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP) and hosts youth and adult hockey programs, tournaments, concerts, corporate events, high school graduation ceremonies, and a seasonal Summer Drive-In movie theater. The facility encompasses approximately 170,000 square feet with an Olympic-size ice surface, 3,504 seats for hockey, 4,500 for concerts, a 9,800-square-foot athlete workout facility, and on-site food and beverage via CJ's Brewing Company.

Product overview

USA Hockey Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Plymouth, Michigan, encompassing approximately 170,000 square feet with seating for 3,504 (hockey) to 4,500 (concerts). The venue serves as the home of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP) and offers a diverse portfolio of programs and services including: competitive youth and adult hockey programming (Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Youth Hockey, Adult Hockey leagues, Hockey Camps), major hockey events (Chipotle All-American Game, U17 Five Nations Tournament, MHSAA Finals), corporate hospitality services (suite rentals, group tickets), and entertainment offerings (Summer Drive-In outdoor movie theater now in its 22nd season, CJ's Brewing Company restaurant, Pro Shop). The venue hosts special events including high school graduations and charity hockey games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USA Hockey Arena (Venue) Multi-purpose ice hockey arena in Plymouth, Michigan, home to USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP), hosting youth and adult hockey programs, tournaments, concerts, graduation ceremonies, and the Summer Drive-In movie theater. Approximately 170,000 sq ft with 3,504 hockey seats and 4,500 concert seats.
• National Team Development Program (NTDP) USA Hockey's elite youth development program featuring U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams competing in USHL, NCAA, and international tournaments, anchored at USA Hockey Arena.
• Learn to Skate Instructional skating program using the Learn to Skate USA curriculum, endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and Special Olympics; aimed at youth and beginning skaters.
• Learn to Play Hockey USA Hockey Cross-Ice Instructional program designed as progression from Learn to Skate to youth hockey, based on USA Hockey's American Development Model.
• Youth Hockey Programs (Compuware Ambassadors AAA) Comprehensive youth hockey programming including Compuware Ambassadors AAA (boys and girls), house league, and I-275 League for ages 6U through 10U.
• Adult Hockey Leagues Men's hockey leagues offered in fall, winter, and summer seasons through Premier Hockey Leagues, plus Tuesday/Thursday night drop-in hockey with Ed's Hockey.
• Hockey Camps Summer hockey camps including NTDP Summer Camp and Girls Only Hockey Camp for various age levels (8U through 14U).
• Summer Drive-In Movies Outdoor drive-in movie theater operating May through September, featuring double-feature screenings Wednesday through Sunday with three screens, one of only nine outdoor drive-in theaters in Michigan.
• Corporate Events & Hospitality Corporate event hosting including private suite rentals, corporate ticket packages, and banquet facilities with catering by CJ's Brewing Company.
• CJ's Brewing Company (Restaurant) On-site restaurant offering dine-in, carry-out, and delivery services, including the Summer Drive-In dinner and movie packages, banquet facilities, and catering for arena events.
• USA Hockey Arena Pro Shop On-site merchandise store offering Team USA jerseys, apparel, NHL souvenirs, hockey equipment, hats, mini sticks, souvenir pucks, and NTDP merchandise.
• 2026 Chipotle All-American Game Annual showcase game featuring top NHL Draft-eligible prospects from USA Hockey's NTDP and USHL, broadcast live on NHL Network.
• Play With Purpose Charity Hockey Game Annual charity hockey game featuring Team USA U18s vs. Youngstown Phantoms to raise awareness about distracted driving, benefiting the Kiefer Foundation.
• Hockey Hearts & Heroes Charity Game Charity hockey game featuring Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association vs. Veterans, Frontline Workers & First Responders, benefiting the Living & Learning Enrichment Center.
• MHSAA Ice Hockey Finals Michigan High School Athletic Association boys ice hockey semifinals and finals tournament hosted at the venue.
• Ice & Venue Rental Rental of ice surface and building for hockey practices, games, skating parties, concerts, and other events.
• Public Skate Public skating sessions at the arena with skate rentals available, open to individuals and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 321 Chipotle All-American Game participants drafted to NHL since 2012, including 70 first-round picks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CJ's Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site restaurant and brewery providing food service for all arena events including concessions, suite catering, team meals, and banquet facilities. CJ's also provides delivery service to drive-in movie screens and offers dinner & movie packages.
• Kiefer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partner for Play With Purpose charity hockey game raising awareness about distracted driving. Named Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink in honor of Kiefer who died due to a distracted driver.
• Christian Financial Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Drive-In sponsor providing financial support for the outdoor movie theater operation.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Drive-In sponsor supporting community entertainment programming.
• Michigan Army National GuardminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Drive-In sponsor supporting military community engagement.
• Gameday Men's HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Drive-In sponsor for community health awareness.
• Goldfish Swim SchoolminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Drive-In sponsor supporting family-oriented entertainment.
• Holiday Inn Express PlymouthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial hotel partner for USA Hockey Arena events, providing accommodations for visiting teams and event attendees.
• Premier Hockey LeaguescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of adult hockey league programming at USA Hockey Arena for men's hockey in fall, winter, and summer seasons.
• Ed's HockeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of adult hockey drop-in sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights at USA Hockey Arena.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Yost Ice Arena (University of Michigan): University of Michigan campus ice arena in Ann Arbor hosting NCAA hockey, including games against NTDP opponents. Regional peer in the same Michigan market, with prior NTDP residence, sharing youth hockey development visibility.
• Munn Ice Arena (Michigan State University): Michigan State University campus ice arena in East Lansing hosting Big Ten NCAA hockey. Regional ice venue in the same state competing for hockey spectators and event content, though embedded in a university athletics program rather than independent operation.

Direct peers

• Arctic Edge Ice Arena: Canton, Michigan ice arena offering public skating, youth and adult hockey leagues, learn-to-skate programs, and ice rentals. Closely comparable suburban Detroit-market ice rink operator with a similar multi-purpose programming model to USA Hockey Arena.
• Suburban Ice (Macomb): Macomb, Michigan multi-sheet ice facility hosting youth hockey, figure skating, learn-to-skate, and adult leagues. Comparable independent ice arena operator in the same Michigan market with similar youth hockey programming focus.
• Fox Valley Ice Arena: Geneva, Illinois community-owned multi-purpose ice arena hosting youth hockey, learn-to-skate, public skating, and arena events. Comparable mid-size suburban multi-purpose ice venue operating under a nonprofit structure similar to USA Hockey Arena.

Broad incumbents

• Little Caesars Arena: 20,000-seat Detroit arena operated by Olympia Entertainment hosting NHL Red Wings, concerts, and family shows. Larger-scale competitor in the same regional market competing for premium concert and corporate event bookings, providing the upside benchmark USA Hockey Arena aspires toward for top-tier content.

Others

• Marcus Theatres: Midwest theater chain operating drive-in and traditional cinemas including the flagship Marcus North Shore Cinema drive-in near Milwaukee. Comparable operator of outdoor drive-in entertainment at a chain scale, offering a relevant benchmark for USA Hockey Arena's seasonal drive-in segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/USAHockeyArena
• Facebookfacebook.com/USAHockeyArena
• Instagraminstagram.com/usahockeyarena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usa-hockey-arena

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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