Northern Lights Arena Community

11/04/2026

🏒 Get a sneak peek at what the season will hold for the Alpena Wildcats! 🐾

We’re gearing up for another exciting season, and our concession stands will be fully stocked and ready to serve all you Wildcats fans!

Come hungry, bring your team spirit, and get ready to cheer on the Wildcats! 🌭🍿🏒

We can’t wait to see you at the rink! 💙

Hey Alpena Fans. 🥅🏒

Come join us this weekend for a sneak peek preview of your 26-27 Alpena Wildcat Hockey Team.

Note: Scrimmage games are shorter than full play.

Let’s go Cats!!!! 💚🤍

11/02/2026

YOU ASKED AND WE DELIVERED!!

SUNDAY LEARN TO SKATES ARE BACK!

We are looking forward to helping you build confidence, learn new skills, make new friends and most importantly, HAVE FUN! There is no better time to fall in love with skating. We can't wait to see you here at Northern Lights Arena!

Registration goes live today! Make sure to register on our website at the link below!

https://www.northernlightsarena.com/

11/01/2026

🏒 The Alpena Varsity Hockey schedule for the 2026–27 season is here! Mark your calendars, bring your team spirit, and cheer on the boys at home. 🎉

Want to make game night extra special? Skyboxes are available to rent for home games—the perfect spot to enjoy the action and support the team. Let’s fill the stands (& skyboxes) and make some noise! 🥅🙌

Available dates are listed below! Get yours booked before it's too late!

11/7 Scrimmages
11/20 Lake Orion
11/21 Wyandotte
11/27 Cap City
11/28 Kalamazoo
12/11 Grandville
12/12 Saginaw Heritage
12/18 TC West
12/29 Toledo St. Johns
1/15 Soo
1/16 Soo
1/22 Cadillac
1/23 Tri-Valley
2/3 Ga***rd
2/12 Petoskey

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM NORTHERN LIGHTS ARENA! 🏒🧡
Wishing everyone a safe, spooky, and fun-filled Halloween weekend! 🕸️🍬 Stay safe, enjoy the festivities, and get ready because November is right around the corner!

NOVEMBER IS PACKED WITH HOCKEY! 🏒🔥 We have a jam-packed month ahead, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the arena for another exciting month of action on the ice!

👀 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up NEXT WEEK at Northern Lights Arena!
Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and get ready for an exciting month of hockey! 🏒

10/29/2026

✨ Friday Night Glow Skate is happening at Northern Lights Arena! ✨

Join us Friday, October 30th, from 7–9 PM for an evening of fun, music, and ice skating under the glow! Bring your friends and family, lace up your skates, and enjoy a night on the ice. 🎶⛸️

We’ll see you at the rink! 💙

10/28/2026

Today is the last day to register for 2026-2027 Men’s League!

Teams will be picked tonight

www.northernlightsarena.com

Men’s league registration is now open!

Register at www.northernlightsarena.com

10/26/2026

We’re thinking about launching an online store with Northern Lights Arena merchandise! 🏒

Would you wear NLA gear and represent the arena? Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see in the store!

10/24/2026

It is starting to look like hockey season at Northern Lights Arena!

🏒 Sq**rt Green is HOME taking on Gladwin at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM!

🏒 Alpena U18 Split Season is HOME taking on the Soo at 11:00am and 4:00pm

⛸ Join us for a Youth & Rec Open Skate from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Admission is sponsored by Alpena County Youth and Rec Millage

🏒 The Alpena 45ers are HOME taking on Jackson. Puck Drop is at 7:00pm.

Popcorn and Coffee will be ready... are you?

10/23/2026

🏒 More than just an ice rink. That has always been the goal of Northern Lights Arena.

We’re a place where our community comes together to cheer on former high school players and celebrate the incredible things they accomplish. A place where kids can watch someone who grew up in a small town in Northern Michigan chase a dream and make it all the way to the NHL. A place where young skaters can see that dreams really do come true.

And a place where, no matter what jersey you wear or what skates you lace up, we come together as a community to support one another. Because hockey has always been about more than just the game. It’s about the people, the memories, the inspiration, and the community we build along the way.

Congratulations, Cooper, on making your dream come true! 🏒👏

You’re a reminder to every young player watching that it doesn’t matter where you come from — with hard work, dedication, and a dream, incredible things are possible.

This is what Northern Lights Arena is all about. 💙