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Ice Rink Database for the NHL, AHL, CHL, ECHL and many other leagues. TheFaceoff.net Featured: 2026 Center Ice Rankings by IceWyre Recently a channel on YouTube called IceWyre featured our rinks in a Center Ice Ranking video. Take a look and see what you think of his rankings! April 22, 2026 at 1:31:21 AM Why the Stanley Cup Ice Logos Vanished For decades, seeing the Stanley Cup Playoff logos painted into the ice just beyond the blue lines was the ultimate signal that the quest for Lord Stanley’s trophy had begun... April 21, 2026 at 1:51:23 AM Top 5 Center Ice Desings and Concepts Check out Brodie Brazil's Top 5 NHL center ice designs, and his thoughts on some of our concept designs. April 20, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM Honoring Our Roots with a New Look The 15th-anniversary celebrations at TheFaceoff.net are in full swing! While we kicked things off last week with a few surprises, today marks a significant milestone in our journey. April 7, 2026 at 12:21:06 AM MORE Blog Recently Added Anaheim Ducks 2026 Playoffs NHL Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs NHL Utah Mammoth 2026 Playoffs NHL Los Angeles Kings 2026 Playoffs NHL Ottawa Senators 2026 Playoffs NHL Buffalo Sabres 2026 Playoffs NHL Boston Bruins 2026 Playoffs NHL Philadelphia Flyers 2026 Playoffs NHL Minnesota Wild 2026 Playoffs NHL Edmonton Oilers 2026 Playoffs NHL Pittsburgh Penguins 2026 Playoffs NHL Vegas Golden Knights 2026 Playoffs NHL Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Playoffs NHL Dallas Stars 2026 Playoffs NHL Colorado Avalanche 2026 Playoffs NHL Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Playoffs NHL Vernon Vipers 2026 BCHL Powell River Kings 2026 BCHL Omaha Lancers 2026 USHL 2026 NCAA Men's Frozen Four NCAA 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 ... 332 A look at how the NHL rink has changed throughout history. Recently Updated Recently Updated Utah Mammoth 2026 NHL Corrected shade of center circle and arena text color. Wheeling Nailers 2026 ECHL Fixed center ice logo. Detroit Red Wings 2026 NHL Fixed center ice logo. Surrey Eagles 2022 BCHL Added 3D Rink and Advertisements to all Surrey rinks. AHL All Star Classic 2005 AHL Added 3D Rink with advertisements and corrected center line. Adirondack Phantoms 2014 AHL Added 3D rink and advertisements. Phoenix Coyotes 2009 NHL Added Faceoff Week layouts for 2009-2020 rinks. Minnesota Wild 2020 NHL Added Faceoff Week Layouts for 2009-2020 rinks. Macon Mayhem 2026 SPHL Added second layout with the number 12 painted on ice. Winter Classic 2026 - Miami NHL Fixed Ticketmaster logo and blue line design. Maine Mariners 2020 ECHL Added 3D rink and advertisements. Minnesota Wild 2026 NHL Updated corner ads. 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ... 22 Learn how the ice rink is built, from cooling the floor to adding the logos. Anchor 1 Center Ice Concepts More Concepts The Faceoff Hall of Fame Social Media Update We are no longer active on Twitter. We would love for you to follow us on Threads , Bluesky , or Instagram . Welcome to TheFaceoff.net, the ultimate haven for ice hockey aesthetics enthusiasts! We take immense pride in being the exclusive home of the Center Ice Archive, where we curate an extensive collection of North American ice hockey leagues. Our primary mission is to capture the rich history of rink layouts and designs from both the past and present, providing you with an in-depth journey into the captivating world of ice hockey history. HE SHOOTS HE SCORES Hit the goal horn button! More Info

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Montreal Canadiens Ice Rink Concept Closer Look Download Graphics Report an Error Bell Centre Montreal, QC Canada A classic layout but updated to the beveled logo used in the 2026 season. Montreal Canadiens Ice Rink Concept

Recently a channel on YouTube called IceWyre featured our rinks in a Center Ice Ranking video. Take a look and see what you think of his rankings! Also check out his other videos on his channel here: IceWyre - YouTube

There was always a specific moment when the regular season felt officially over. It wasn’t just the jerseys off the player's backs or the increased intensity; it was the visual transformation of the rink itself. For decades, seeing the Stanley Cup Playoff logos painted into the ice just beyond the blue lines was the ultimate signal that the quest for Lord Stanley’s trophy had begun. Today, if you look at that same patch of ice through your TV screen, you’re more likely to see an ad for a sportsbook or a car insurance provider. The physical logos are gone, replaced by a digital frontier that has fundamentally changed the aesthetics of the postseason. A Tale of Two Eras: The Logo Traditions The history of playoff branding on the ice is a story of two distinct eras. The Neutral Zone Era (1989–2007):   For nearly 20 years, the NHL painted two Stanley Cup logos in the neutral zone, but only for the teams that reached the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Final. It was a badge of honor—a visual reward for making it to the final four. The Blue Line Era (2008–2020):   Starting in the 2008 Playoffs, the league expanded the tradition. Every team that made it to the post-season had the "Stanley Cup Playoffs" fabric logos installed into the ice just outside the blue lines. This era became the visual gold standard for fans, lasting through the 2020 "bubble" playoffs in Toronto and Edmonton. The Great Ad Swap While the logos were the most visible change, another shift happens in the corners. During the regular season, the ice in the corners usually feature local sponsors—the hometown pizza shop or a regional law firm. However, once the playoffs hit, the league takes over. These prime "high-impact" corners are swapped out for league-wide sponsors. Because the camera spends so much time following the puck into the corners during puck battles, these spots are some of the most expensive real estate in sports. The Rise of Digital Advertising So, why did the logos disappear after 2020? The answer lies in virtual on-ice overlays. The NHL realized that the white space just beyond the blue lines—exactly where the playoff logos used to sit—was the perfect "canvas" for virtual ads. By keeping the physical ice clean, the league can superimpose high-value, rotating digital ads for the television audience. For the league, it’s a massive revenue win. For the fans in the arena, it’s a bit of lost magic. The ice no longer "feels" like the playoffs because the broadcast technology treats the playing surface as a dynamic billboard. How to Bring the Magic Back The good news? We don't have to choose between revenue and tradition. There is still plenty of "dead air" on a sheet of ice where digital ads don't usually live. The NHL could easily restore the playoff atmosphere by getting creative with placement: The "Mirror" Placement:  Move the playoff logos up or down to align with the existing ads just on the other side of the blue lines. Behind the Nets:  The trapezoid and the area directly behind the goal line are often underutilized. Placing a "Finals" logo there would be visible during every wrap-around attempt and goal celebration. Just Outside the Center Circle: Just two small unassuming Stanley Cup logos to each side of the center circle would be better than nothing and would stay out of the way of advertising. Some arena's might need to adjust this however to accommodating their existing arena logos if they stick out too far from the circle. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are about history and prestige. While the digital age is here to stay, bringing back those iconic on-ice markers would go a long way in making the "Quest for the Cup" feel like the special event it is.

Check out Brodie Brazil's Top 5 NHL center ice designs, and his thoughts on some of our concept designs. Check out more videos on his channel here: Brodie Brazil - YouTube Note: The Red Wings ice in his video is missing the Hockeytown text. This was not his fault. There was a glitch on our site for a brief time where the logo was not showing up on the downloadable link. He pulled graphics during this brief time. I apologize for the error on our site.