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The Delmarva Warriors played Anne Arundel County Police Department Hockey at the inaugural “Hockey for Heroes” event at the Talbot County Ice Rink on August 16, 2025.
Easton, MD - Talbot County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the Easton Ice Rink will serve as the new home rink for the Delmarva Warriors and Salisbury University Ice Hockey Team for the 2025–2026 season. This transition follows the closure of the Harrington Ice Rink earlier this year which left many teams and skaters across the region searching for a new place to play.
The Delmarva Warriors is part of the USA Warriors Hockey program that supports and empowers veterans through ice hockey. Salisbury University’s Ice Hockey Team is a longtime fixture of collegiate hockey in the region. The teams’ arrival brings an expanded lineup of games and practices to the community, along with new opportunities for fans to enjoy high-energy hockey close to home.
The Easton Ice Rink is a unique amenity for Talbot County and the Mid-Shore region. As the only year-round ice rink on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with the next closest rink located in New Castle County, Delaware, it provides a one-of-a-kind venue for hockey players, figure skaters, and families seeking winter recreation.
The rink is also home to the Easton Hockey Skating Association (EHSA) youth hockey program, the Talbot Figure Skating Club, Chesapeake Curling Club, local high school teams, and a popular adult hockey league, making it a vibrant year-round hub for skating and sports.
Parks and Recreation staff worked diligently to ensure that displaced teams could find a home on the ice in Easton.
“When we learned that Harrington was closing, our first priority was helping as many athletes and families as possible find a new home,” said Emily Gilmer, Director of Talbot County Parks and Recreation. “We understand that for some teams, this means traveling farther to get ice time. We’re grateful for their commitment to the sport and to our community, and we’ve made significant schedule adjustments to help ease the transition while still preserving time for public skating sessions and our local leagues.”
“Talbot County Parks and Recreation has opened its home to our Warriors players during a time of need, and have brought us into the family as if we were always meant to be there,” noted Chris Koch, President of Delmarva Warriors Ice Hockey. “Thank you from a player, coach, fan for all you have done.”
“Joining the Easton Ice Rink family is an exciting new chapter for us. Our team is eager to hit the ice and represent our program,” said Austin Arruda, President of Salisbury University Ice Hockey.
In preparation for the expanded schedule, the Easton Ice Rink has increased ice time availability and adjusted operations to welcome the influx of new players and fans. Public skating, learn-to-skate programs, and local leagues remain a priority alongside the new team schedules, ensuring the rink continues to be a community hub for recreation and family fun.
Game schedules for both the Delmarva Warriors and Salisbury University Ice Hockey Team will be announced soon, with the public invited to attend and support these teams throughout the season. For more information about the Easton Ice Rink schedule, public skating, and lessons and classes, visit: talbotparks.com/programs/ice-skating/.
