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Yost Ice Arena's rich history and significance in Michigan hockey

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Yost Ice Arena's rich history and significance in Michigan hockey

Summary

Yost Ice Arena, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a historic venue opened in 1923. Initially serving various sports including basketball and indoor track, it became home to Michigan hockey in 1973. The arena, named after legendary football coach Fielding H. Yost, once hosted over 8,000 fans, with a record crowd of 8,411 during a game against Michigan State in 1988. Over the decades, Yost has undergone numerous renovations to maintain its status as a premier ice arena. Michigan hockey debuted at Yost with a 6-2 victory over Waterloo Lutheran on November 2, 1973, and has continued to thrive there ever since.

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By the Numbers

•Yost Ice Arena opened in 1923 and is over 100 years old.
•Originally built for basketball and other sports before hockey in 1973.
•Michigan hockey had its first game there on November 2, 1973.
•The arena once held a record crowd of 8,411 for a Michigan-Michigan State game.
•Yost has undergone multiple major renovations to improve facilities.

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Yost Ice Arena is one of college hockey’s most unique venues, but it wasn’t even built for hockey. Here are 15 things to know about Michigan Hockey’s home arena:
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