Sports Arena East

05/01/2026

Firewood for sale!!
$100/face cord
$275/full cord
Naturally seasoned
Pick up or delivery available
$75 delivery fee within 20 miles of Rice $2/mile after that.
Stacking available for an additional fee. Fee will be based off how much firewood is purchased!!
Cash Venmo check accepted for payment!!!

Contact us at 320-241-8638 or
[email protected]

03/29/2026

Congratulations to your five-time national champion Granite City Lumberjacks!!!

Granite City makes it FIVE 🏆 2026 Champions!

03/23/2026

Congratulations to the North American 3 Hockey League West Division Champion Granite City Lumberjacks!

The Jacks tied the game in the final minute and went on to win in overtime this evening and punched their ticket to the Frasier Cup Championship in St. Louis next week.

With that, the hockey season officially comes to an end at Miller Buick GMC rink.

Thank you everyone for a wonderful season and looking forward to welcoming everyone back next fall.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm Boys Hockey Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association 32North Miller Auto Plaza Bitstream Digital Media

11/24/2025

See you Wednesday!!

Let's pack The Miller Buick GMC Rink at Sports Arena East THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT as we take on the Willmar Warhawks! Enjoy the best hockey in town before celebrating Thanksgiving and bring a new or gently used stuffed animal and let them fly after the Jacks score their first goal! All toys will be donated to the Toys for Tots Drive in partnership with Miller Buick GMC!
The first 100 fans also receive a FREE Lumberjacks Hot/Cold Pack!

09/17/2025

🥅 NOW HIRING 🥅

SAE is looking for motivated and reliable individuals to add to our talented staff.

Flexible nights and weekend scheduling.
Competitive hourly pay.
Will train the right individual!

If you’ve ever looked up and said “I’d love to drive the Zamboni” now is your opportunity!!!

Contact Matt Demenge for more information.
[email protected]
320-241-8638

09/13/2025

Game night!

Come celebrate our opening night, Saturday, September 13th, as we hold our annual Tailgating Party outside of Sports Arena East! There will be prize giveaways, player introductions and food provided by our Arena East Concessions Stand, Mr. Twistys Ice Cream and Uncle Mike's Redhots Hotdogs! Party starts at 4:30-6:30, let's pack the Miller Buick GMC Rink as we take on the Willmar Warhawks! GO JACKS!

08/28/2025

Let’s. Play. Hockey!!!

Amazing work as always 32North.

08/22/2025

And with the one trip around the rink, we officially have first ice of the season!

05/22/2025

Sports Arena East is Hiring a new Arena Manager!!!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hockey, event coordination, and community engagement? Join our team at Sports Arena East as our new Arena Manager!

As the manager of our SAE, you will:

-Oversee daily operations
-Oversee ice maintenance
-Lead a talented team
-Coordinate events and bookings
-Ensure top-tier guest experiences
-Keep everything running safely and smoothly

Send resume and letter of interest to: [email protected]

03/23/2025

Congratulations to the North American 3 Hockey League West Division Champion Granite City Lumberjacks!

The Jacks swept the series against the Minnesota Moose this evening and punched their ticket to the Frasier Cup Championship in St. Louis next week.

With that, the hockey season officially comes to an end at Miller Buick GMC Arena. Miller Auto Plaza

Thank you everyone for a wonderful season and looking forward to welcoming everyone back next fall.

32North Bitstream Digital Media Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm Boys Hockey Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association

03/18/2025

It is with great sadness, and appreciation, that we are announcing that after 6 seasons, Mike Kemp has decided to retire and move out of his roll as Facilities Manager for Sports Arena East.

He personally would like to thank everyone from the hockey community for their support and commitment over the last 6 years.

The Arena Board is currently seeking a new Facilities Manager, so if you are interested, please send an email and resume to [email protected] for consideration.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much Mike for your contributions to the arena and hockey families.