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All About The Ice
by Paul on 12/16/08 at 07:44 AM ET
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from Suzanne Hoholik of the Columbus Dispatch,
A lot of work goes into making and maintaining that sheet of frozen water. A team of technicians uses equal amounts of sweat and science to make the surface perfect for the Blue Jackets and their professional-hockey opponents.
The arena temperature is kept between 58 and 60 degrees, depending on how warm it is outside, the humidity and the dew point.
All these things and more are monitored before, during and after games to keep the ice cold, hard and fast. When needed, adjustments are made.
“It’s a science, but it’s nowhere near an exact science,” said Scott Lofton, director of operations for the arena.
On good ice, players skate with less effort, and pucks glide across the surface. On bad ice, you get bouncing pucks and tired skaters.
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