What Will the Ice Rink of the Future Look Like?
The ice rink of the future will have warmer ice, cleaner air and lower energy costs — and many of these suggestions are available now.
Read MorePosted by Colleen O'Shea | Jul 6, 2025 | Arena Equipment, Energy Efficiency |
The ice rink of the future will have warmer ice, cleaner air and lower energy costs — and many of these suggestions are available now.
Read MorePosted by Colleen O'Shea | May 28, 2025 | Arena Equipment |
Got crappy water? Have you considered magnet therapy for your pipes? This former arena manager tried it and swears by it.
Read MorePosted by Colleen O'Shea | Apr 25, 2025 | Arena Equipment, Management |
These 7 tips for great ice all season long will help you keep your colors from fading so much, and will mean much less on-ice maintenance than before.
Read MorePosted by Colleen O'Shea | Apr 9, 2025 | Outdoor |
Nick Ricci has developed a paper-based base for outdoor rinks for ice that freezes at 32°F or colder. He calls it “A.I.” – Atmospheric Intelligence — and his time at the Chicago Tribune contributed to his discovery for a reusable, low-cost, recyclable solution for backyard ice rinks.
Read MorePosted by Colleen O'Shea | Apr 4, 2025 | Arena Equipment, Energy Efficiency, Machines, Revenue Streams |
Scratch below the logging truck wrap and you’ll find a clever orchestra of innovations, grant applications, marketing concepts and community spirit that came together to save money, lower greenhouse gas emissions — and stop wasting waste heat at the arena in Port McNeill, BC.
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