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Matthews Arena Closes After 115 Years, New Complex Coming

12/11/2025

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Northeastern University will close Matthews Arena, the oldest rink in college hockey, after 115 years.
The final game will feature Northeastern men's hockey against Boston University, after a women's game that completed a Hockey East sweep against Boston College.
A closing ceremony will follow the game, attended by over 200 alumni and notable figures in hockey.
Demolition will begin shortly after to pave the way for a new 310,000-square-foot complex.

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Northeastern University will close Matthews Arena, the oldest rink in college hockey, after 115 years.
The final game will feature Northeastern men's hockey against Boston University, after a women's game that completed a Hockey East sweep against Boston College.
A closing ceremony will follow the game, attended by over 200 alumni and notable figures in hockey.
Demolition will begin shortly after to pave the way for a new 310,000-square-foot complex.