Buffalo State Sports Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Buffalo, New York, located on the campus of Buffalo State College. An arena is a circular or oval shaped (or sometimes rectangular) public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: Buffalo, NY Location Location of Buffalo in New York State Government County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Geographical characteristics Area Total 136. ... Buffalo State College, previously known as the State University of New York College at Buffalo, is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York and is part of the State University of New York. ...

As of 2006, it is home to the Buffalo Rapids of the American Basketball Association. 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Buffalo Rapids is an American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Buffalo. ... The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a mens professional basketball league founded in 1999 as a revival of the defunct basketball league, also called the American Basketball Association, that merged with the NBA in 1976. ...

The facility also houses a 1,800-seat Ice Arena that is home to the Canisius College Golden Griffins ice hockey team. The Canisius College logo was unveiled in May 2000. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... A team comprises any group of people or animals linked in a common purpose. ...