Home of the Boston Bruins practices! I had heard about these practices and finally decided to check it out. There's a schedule for the Bruins practices online, and they are free to attend. When you enter on the first floor, you have to walk up three levels to get to the practice. Elevator did not work for us going upward as you needed a card to unlock it, so beware you'll have to walk up the stairs. Weirdly enough it worked for us going down? On the second level, there's a Pro Shop with Warrior Ice Arena merch, as well as a booth where you can rent skates. On the third floor is where the practice takes place. They also had a snack shop with hot foods, drinks, and snacks available to buy. Didn't get anything but lots of people were. Online the practice said it began at 11am and finished at 1pm. We got there a few minutes past 11 and the B's had already begun. 12pm rolled around and everyone started to leave the ice. All of us in the stands were confused as the website said they practiced for another hour. Didn't know if they went to take a break, or if it finished early. I asked a lady working at the rink and she told me since it was a game day, practices are optional for the team and most days they don't run until 1pm anyway. I know it's their practice but you really are just a spectator. They make no announcements, and the rink doesn't interact with fans (except to give a kid an occasional hockey puck). I wish there was a little more structure from the actual ice rink. They invite fans to come but we're left up in limbo...just a pre-recorded announcement over the loud speaker, "hey practice is over now, thanks for coming, go Bruins" would suffice. Parking is iffy as there's 2 hour free parking on the streets, or $20 flat fee on weekends in the garages. We thought the practice would be longer so we parked in the garage. But now knowing it might end early, free street parking would've worked just fine. As for the rink, I can't speak to the other things they offer, but just walking through I noticed signs for public skate, skate rental, skating classes for kids and adults, and even birthday parties. Anyway it's still a cool experience either way. Now knowing it's more chill and can end early, I'd be more prepared for next time. read more

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This is my first time here and I liked it. You get to watch the Boston Bruins practice. It's fun to go to the rink and see them. You sit wherever you want. There are snacks to get. A little on the pricy side. There are clean restrooms. There is a parking garage attached or you find street parking. Apparently, they have free skating after. And they do offer skating lessons here. It's fun to come and watch the Bruins. I'm a big fan so I like it. It's located near channel 2. There are some other restaurants nearby. read more

Warrior Ice Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's the premier ice rink in the metropolitan area and they make it a lot more difficult for the average person than I've ever seen at any other rink. You'd think they were a city council trying to get away with something, looking at their hours. Adult skate is only available at 4pm or 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays - during the average adult's working day without even a chance to commute. They used to have classes early on Saturday mornings - no more. Youth only. It creates this situation where even if you have no problem paying, you need to be a member of leisure class to be a part of it. The skating director told me point blank that they had no intention of changing it back and it was out of her control. All I can say is, it's no wonder there's no demand for skate classes: it's clearly so low on their list of considerations that they've gone and gated their customers out. read more

I'm very surprised at the reviews of bad quality ice on here, since, hands down, this is the BEST ice I've ever skated on, and I'm a princess with the pea and super picky about ice quality. But maybe they have improved it recently, as I've only been skating there a couple of years. Absolutely smooth, silky ice, not too hard, not too soft. In the cooler weather, the view of the city as you skate is glorious. They recently installed some type of window covering that rolls up and down to keep the ice cooler during the blistering 100-degree heat we've been having lately. The freestyle sessions are a steal at $20. I've never skated on one that felt too crowded. I'm a former member of Skating Club of Boston, where there were often 30 people on the ice, plus their coaches, and it was hell. Warrior averages about 5 on the sessions I'm on, and I think the most people I ever skated with was around 12. The facility is extremely clean and the staff are nice. I don't drive, but there are 3 bus lines nearby and the Boston Landing commuter rail stop is right there. So very easy to get to sans car. The only one thing that throws me off is sometimes there is a hockey skater on the freestyle ice. They are always on a lesson, and the coach makes sure they don't get in our way, but it's still a bit odd. Note to those interested in public skating - I've never been, but I've been told this is for casual skaters only - don't even think about sneaking in some fancy moves, spins, etc., apparently this is a huge no no. Why I skate at FMC rinks when I'm fancying cheaper ice. Figure skaters, pony up the $20 for the freestyle session, where all that stuff is perfectly legal, you won't regret it! read more

There are 2 reasons I see to go skate at Warrior. First is Novelty. You get to skate in the arena that the Bruins practice at. That's kinda worth 5 stars. But really - what are the chances that Patrice Bergeron or Ryan Spooner will be hanging out there cheering you on "great lutz" "try to get a bit more edge on that spiral". Second is the free parking. But very few rinks actually charge for parking. So that's not really a reason either. The big issue is the ice. It is not smooth. It's almost like the zamboni was using cold water. When you are a figure skater, you need smooth ice. When we arrived today, the ice was already made and you could see the bumps. After Freestyle ice ended, the zamboni came out and I watched the zamboni make bumpy ice again. If warrior can learn how to make ice I will come back. Until then, let the Bruins skate on crappy ice. read more

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I found a new place to skate where the ice is always perfect. It might have something to do with the fact that the Bruins practice there. I usually have the rink to my self but sometimes there is a figure skater or two that I share the ice with. I particularly like the natural light. One side that overlooks the highway is all windows. The parking is free. A definite must for anyone who enjoys a skate. read more

When you are driving in the highway, you could see this place. At first I thought it was nothing, but this place is huge! Huge recommendation to go here. read more

Brand new skating arena in an area currently undergoing extreme development. The arena itself is beautifully constructed, with a huge span of glass across the wall facing the highway, letting in lots of natural light. Pricing is fair, at $13 for an afternoon to skate with rentals included. I went on a Saturday afternoon yet it wasn't too crowded, with adequate space for all skaters. I imagine as this part of town becomes more and more developed, places like this will thrive. read more

Warrior Ice Arena - Bruins practice arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If there were a zero star I would select that because of there poor management, I always see children getting hurt by kids skating too fast and they do not get kicked out but recently they have been kicking people out for playing tag and not injuring people, children are throwing cones and the place is horrendous. If you are looking for a place to bring your child may I suggest Cleveland circle rink or any place else but here. Regards anonymous. read more

Positives: the arena is conveniently located - it's very accessible to transit, walkable, and has good parking options. The food on game nights (GO PRIDE) is quality for the money, although it can be a bit of a zoo trying to place and receive your order. The staff however is super-competent and friendly. Good people. As a player, the locker rooms are spacious, clean, and don't require any particularly odd maneuvers to get to. I don't worry about acquiring MRSA or anything creepy here. Unlike certain rinks (Hockeytown Saugus, looking at you) the toilets in the locker rooms are actually enclosed in stalls. Negatives: The ice. The ice is acceptable in winter, nothing to write home about. However, when I played this summer, the ice was *awful*, at least in the goal crease. Badly rutted, took forever to freeze after the zamboni went by (whole crease was a puddle!), significant risk of injury to players (at least, to goalies). If they're going to tout themselves as being the practice rink of the Bruins and charge as much as they do for ice time, I expect something better. :( Overall it's one of the better rinks in the area (great location, great accessibility, clean, ice is adequate in winter, view is great with the windows), but man, do something about the warm weather/summer ice. If Jim Roche Arena in West Roxbury (shoutout!) can put together a serviceable sheet in 90F weather, so can you. read more

My son joined hockey class last year. Parking is free. Good place to bring kids. Nice and clean. Open year round.

I am giving the Warrior Ice Arena 2 stars instead of 1 because the facility is really nice and clean and the price is totally reasonable. However my twenty-something year old friends and I (all experienced New England-grown ice skaters or noncompetitive hockey players) went on Friday night and this place was an absolute ZOO. A ZOO. Hands down the worst skating etiquette I've ever witnessed at any rink I've been to in the area. There were maybe 100 or so kids under 15 (1 parent in sight) and a handful of adults skating. Kids were grabbing and throwing each other into other skaters (my friend sustained a scrape from skates on her leg from those kids and has a nasty bruise now), skating in the opposite direction of flow, standing in the middle of the path taking selfies and texting, and throwing the balance support penguins/snowmen into other skaters, knocking people over. There were two staff members skating around the rink, but in the 1.5 hours I was there I didn't see them once intervene. So, if you aren't a kid under 15 and you aren't looking for a night of roller derby but with sharp blades flying about, I would say definitely pick another spot. read more

BOSTON BRUINS FANS GALORE! Got to watch the B's practice for FREE! I was right up on the glass and it was such a cool experience!

Awesome place to play hockey really cool and the ice is good I would defiantly skate here again

My son had a high school game there and it was a great experience. The venue was very clean and well laid out. They have good concessions and clean bathrooms. Kids really enjoyed playing on same sheet of ice as Bruins. read more

Marissa and Pete are excellent and made my daughter feel very special. Marissa tied her skates and the attention to service is impeccable. Great place to take your kids to learn to skate and play hockey. Best place we have been too in Boston. read more

Very nice arena. Great service at the food counter. However they need to get their sh*t together with the parking situation. Should be free all day for hockey camps and other related daily activities. What a cluster! read more

Great instructors!...Especially if you are an adult taking a class. It was a totally enjoyable experience.