Lawson Arena
Lawson Ice Arena Full name Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Natatorium Location 2009 Howard Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Coordinates 42°16′33″N 85°37′04″W / 42.275937°N 85.617765°W / 42.275937; -85.617765 Coordinates: 42°16′33″N 85°37′04″W / 42.275937°N 85.617765°W / 42.275937; -85.617765 Public transit WMU Bronco Transit Bus Service Owner Western Michigan University Operator Western Michigan University Capacity 3,667 Record attendance 5,168 (October 31, 1987) [1] Field size 200' x 85' (Ice Hockey) Surface Ice Scoreboard 4-Sided Box Center Ice & 3 Separate LED Screens Construction Opened November 15, 1974 ( 1974-11-15 ) Renovated 1993, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2013, 2016 [1] Tenants WMU Ice Hockey (1974–present) WMU Men's Basketball (1992–1994) WMU Women's Basketball (1992–1994) WMU Synchronized Skating (1999–2004) Website wmich.edu/lawson Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Natatorium ...