NESV Ice
The Rink
A state-of-the-art Attleboro ice facility built for hockey, skating, public sessions, events, and year-round activity.
Facility overview
Built for serious ice usage and everyday community visits.
NESV Ice is a modern ice facility in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with approximately 108,205 square feet of usable building space and 126,992 square feet of gross leasable area across two stories. The facility sits on about 12.39 acres and was built in 2016 as a major anchor of the broader New England Sports Village concept.
The facility includes two full NHL sheets, a 3/4 sheet studio rink, and a goalie pad, giving NESV flexible ice for games, practices, lessons, public sessions, tournaments, and goalie development.
The rink was designed for teams, leagues, training programs, tournaments, private rentals, public skating, and family entertainment. It is also home to family entertainment, party and reception space, The Barn, Dunkin’, and physical therapy through Highbar Physical Therapy.
Ice surfaces
Multiple sheets for flexible programming.
2 NHL-size rinks
Two full-size hockey sheets support games, practices, camps, leagues, tournaments, and high-volume ice scheduling.
3/4 studio rink
A smaller studio sheet gives NESV flexible ice for training, lessons, development sessions, and specialized programming.
Goalie pad
A dedicated goalie sheet supports goalie-specific training, repetitions, and individual development work.
Seasonal versatility
One surface can support additional indoor activity during warmer months, including hockey-style and court-style uses.
Photos
Rink and ice sheet views.
Facility amenities
A rink built around busy team, family, and community use.
In addition to the ice surfaces, NESV supports a full day at the rink with physical therapy, skate rentals, private locker rooms, food and drink, party space, and player-focused areas.
That combination lets players, families, and teams move from ice time to services, recovery, food, and hospitality without leaving the building.
Highbar Physical Therapy
On-site physical therapy support helps athletes and guests access care within the facility.
Private locker rooms
Locker-room support for tenants, teams, players, and higher-volume event usage.
Recovery support
Physical therapy resources support athletes, teams, and active guests using the facility.
Skate rentals
Rental support helps recreational guests and public-session visitors get on the ice.
Campus experience
More than ice time.
Food & hospitality
The Barn, Blue Line Cafe, party/reception space, lounge areas, and gathering options support families and teams.
Events & parties
Birthday rooms, event spaces, and entertainment areas make NESV useful beyond practices and games.
Retail & services
The building includes approximately 15,000 square feet of retail/service space supporting cafe, restaurant, gym, PT, and pro-shop uses.
Parking & access
The site includes paved parking, signage, lighting, landscaping, drainage, and a 158-space parking lot.
Building highlights
Modern infrastructure for busy rink operations.
Meet the Team
People behind the programs.
Michael Balzarini
Business & Hockey Development | Scheduling | Private Lessons
When Michael is not on skates, he is head of Business and Hockey Development at NESV.
Michael was first introduced to the hockey rink at the age of 4 and has had a passion for the ice ever since. He played high school hockey for Catholic Memorial and college hockey at Assumption College. He has coached youth and high school teams for more than 15 years and is currently the Varsity Boys Head Hockey Coach at Mansfield High School. Michael brings creativity, hockey experience, and personal relationship management to NESV’s programs.
Michael can be reached at: mbalzarini@nesportsvillage.com
Michael Donovan
Hockey Coach | Skills Trainer
Michael is an experienced member of the NESV hockey coaching staff.
Michael trains players across the hockey spectrum, from young skaters to skilled high school players. He focuses on fundamentals, attitude, confidence, discipline, communication, and helping players build strengths while improving weaker areas of their game.
Michael can be reached at: coachmike1933@gmail.com
The Village
See the broader NESV campus vision.
The Village connects the rink, training, food, events, hospitality, and partner services into one destination for teams, families, athletes, and visitors.
Location
A convenient Attleboro destination.
The rink is located at 1395A Unit 1 Commerce Way in Attleboro, Massachusetts, near I-95 access. It is positioned as a hub for regional hockey, skating, training, tournaments, school programs, private rentals, birthday parties, and community activity.