Our Story
The rink first opened on December 22, 1989 as Lane County Ice Arena. For two decades it was a county-run facility, until 2009, when Lane County decided to shut it down. That same year, Hockey Oregon (The Rink Exchange) stepped in with a management and partnership agreement with the county. Today the rink runs as a public-private partnership between Lane County and Hockey Oregon, and the ice stays open for Eugene.
In 2024 we rebuilt the ice from the ground up. The old slab, refrigeration lines and permafrost came out, and a modern indirect system went in, safer and more reliable for decades to come. We added a second sheet while we were at it.
Why "Exchange"? Our pro shop was named after a military base exchange, to go with the Generals. The name stuck.
Rebuilt Together
When the rink's original ice plant gave out in October 2023, Eugene didn't let the ice go dark. The Rink Exchange teamed up with Lane County, which contributed $60,000, and with Frozen Ice Sports, the local 501(c)(3) formed to raise money for a new chiller and cooling system. The Eugene Figure Skating Club (EFSC), LAHA and other rink families rallied their members, and together the community raised over $500,000 for the rebuild. By fall 2024, the ice was back.
We're not just a rink in the community. We're part of it, and we're here because of it.
Timeline
1989
Lane County Ice Arena opens on December 22.
2005
The Generals start playing here.
2009
Hockey Oregon partners with Lane County to keep the rink open.
October 2023
The original chillers, long past their expected life, finally give out.
Summer 2024
A total Big Sheet rebuild. The old concrete slab, refrigeration lines and permafrost come out, and new indirect coils, a new indirect chiller and new mats go in, safer and better than ever. The Mini Sheet is built at the same time.
By the Numbers (2023–24 season)
28,000
public skaters
12,600
fans at Ducks games
32,000
youth hockey visits
91,000+
total visits
Our Ice
Big Sheet
85 × 192 ft
Big Sheet: Almost NHL size at 85 by 192 feet. Home to games, leagues, Public Skate and figure skating.
Mini Sheet
60 × 28 ft
Mini Sheet: 60 by 28 feet, built in summer 2024, with full boards and glass and its own little yellow Zamboni. Now in its third season, and perfect for small-area games, skills work, Stick Time and Drop-In.
Around the Rink
Party rooms
Two party rooms, each comfortably holding about 25 guests
Locker rooms
11 locker rooms across both sheets
Skate rental
Skate rental for $5, with figure and hockey skates from youth size 3 to adult size 15
Road Trip Cafe
Road Trip Cafe for snacks and drinks between sessions
Visit Us
796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402.