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The Game Changers of Ice Making

Posted by Colleen O'Shea | May 23, 2018 | Energy Efficiency |

A few weeks ago, I had a chat with an operations manager who told me there are three products on the market that are game changers for ice making: Zamboni FastIce, REALice Cold Water Resurfacing System* and Level-Ice. And, with last week’s BluEco announcement, I would venture that list has been expanded to four. Here’s why: Zamboni FastIce From ice-resurfacer manufacturer Zamboni comes FastIce – an add-on for ice resurfacers that builds ice — fast! It has a high-pressure pump that connects to a series of spray nozzles to deliver a fine mist of hot water that freezes on...

Making Your Arena NHL Ready

Posted by Colleen O'Shea | May 1, 2018 | Arena Equipment |

If your arena regularly hosts an NHL prospect tournament or training camp, it needs to be up to NHL standards — standards which are continually evolving. That’s the case for the Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, MI which has been the training camp for the Detroit Red Wings for the past 20 years. In order to make its rink NHL compliant, Centre Ice Arena is fundraising to keep the Red Wings coming back to the arena. Here’s an excerpt from Centre Ice Arena’s fundraising page: Recently implemented NHL safety standards mandate that every ice rink hosting events involving...

Say Goodbye to Ice Paint

Posted by Colleen O'Shea | Mar 27, 2018 | Arena Equipment, Energy Efficiency |

These re-usable liners aren’t just super easy installs: they are time savers, environment savers and don’t require ice paint and stencils. Are you ready to say goodbye to ice paint?

Challenges to Encourage Use of Your Walking Track

Posted by Colleen O'Shea | Mar 23, 2018 | Arena Equipment |

Do you have a walking track at your arena? Walking challenges are a great way to inspire your community to walk more, be healthier and achieve goals while having fun.

An Easy LED Alternative to a Metal Halide Retrofit

Posted by Colleen O'Shea | Mar 4, 2018 | Energy Efficiency |

If a metal halide retrofit is still on your “to-do” list, you might consider this fast and easy, one-for-one LED bulb replacement solution from Philips.

Author: Colleen O'Shea

The Game Changers of Ice Making

Making Your Arena NHL Ready

Say Goodbye to Ice Paint

Challenges to Encourage Use of Your Walking Track

An Easy LED Alternative to a Metal Halide Retrofit

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