An NHL venue is a place where National Hockey League games are held. The most common type of NHL venue is a RINK, which is an ICE-covered surface used for playing hockey. Rinks are typically enclosed by boards and have four letters. Another type of NHL venue is an ICE ARENA, which is a building that contains an ICE RINK and seating for spectators. ICE arenas usually have three letters. The third type of NHL venue is an ARENA, which is a large indoor or outdoor structure used for sports and entertainment events. Arenas typically have five letters.