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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 was one of the few facilities in the region at the time, providing much-needed ice time for high school
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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
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In the 1990s, under new ownership, the rink was renamed the Ice House
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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 the early 1980s. Over the
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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.
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Riverbend Ice Center in an effort to restore the rink’s place as a cornerstone of local ice sports.
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