You don’t need as many LEDs to light up your indoor ice arena as you used to because the technology has advanced — and you may not need as many as you think you do. This rink in Black Diamond, Alberta has only 18 (but you might expect that from one of the most energy-efficient continuously retrofitted indoor rinks in Canada)…
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There’s been a proliferation of CO2 ice rinks lately — so much so that I helped collaborate with Nova Scotian Paul Taylor to track them all. Any missing? Any data you’d like to see, but don’t, please let us know!
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So…how do they make the ice tracks for ice cross downhill? As it happened, I was in Boston...
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The 8-sheet Chilliwack Curling Club is the first aqua ammonia installation in North America. Here’s how it works — and why it’s so efficient.
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Are you thinking about converting that empty retail space into an indoor ice rink? Randy Uens of Rhino Sports did just that, converting an old Zellers Department Store in Belleville, ON into an entertainment centre complete with a 3-on-3 rink…
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Using the Intelligent Rinks energy management system, the Oilfields Regional Arena in Black Diamond is calling on components only when necessary.
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Throughout the year, many indoor ice arenas need to swap out or completely remove logos for a...
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Is water in short supply where your ice arena is located? Or are you looking ways to reduce your arena’s waste as much as possible — including the amount of water going down the drain? If so, you might want to consider harvesting — and re-using — the resurfacing water from the snow melt pit.
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If you’re building a new indoor ice arena, it’s relatively easy to build energy...
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If your arena regularly hosts an NHL prospect tournament or training camp, it needs to be up to...
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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?
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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.
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