The McMullen Hockey Arena is a 1,000-seat

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, located on the campus of the

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(USNA) in

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and is named for Dr. John J. McMullen, Naval Academy Class of 1940. It is home to the USNA's

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teams, currently competing at the ACHA Division I level in the

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and the

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. The arena features a regulation, Olympic-sized

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for

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, seating for around 1,000 spectators, and room for expansion up to 3,000 spectators. In addition, the ice arena meets

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Division I standards. McMullen Hockey Arena was built in 2007 as part of the Thornton D. and Elizabeth S. Hooper Brigade Sports Complex, which also includes the Tose Family Tennis Center, rugby venues, an indoor hitting, chipping and putting facility for the golf team and club members, the

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for the

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, a

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rooms,

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, office space, meeting rooms, and a restaurant.For description, information, and photos, se
Facilities: Brigade Sports Complex
Naval Academy Varsity Athletics official website. Retrieved 2010-05-27. For photos, floor plan, and overhead view of the Brigade Sports Complex, se
McMullen Hockey Arena
. Navy Hockey website. Retrieved 2010-05-27.

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