an ice hockey rink, the first sporting event played there was a men's basketball game on January 6, 1951. St. Lawrence played the University of Toronto, winning 66–58. According to David McKee, Appleton Arena is the second most difficult arena to compete in the ECACHL, after Lynah Rink. References External links Appleton Arena at StLaw.edu SLU's women's hockey program, including a short history of the arena College ice hockey venues in the United States Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States Sports venues in New York (state) Sports venues in St. Lawrence County, New York 1951 establishments in New York (state) Sports venues completed in 1951