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Quote Originally Posted by Lippsman:
Ok Lippsman, I know very little about Hockey , so here goes:
2. How long does it take to freeze the Ice in the Arena?
Here is a good bit of info about the ice surface.
The best ice for professional hockey is approximately 3/4 of an inch thick and is held at 24 degrees Fahrenheit for proper hardness. The thicker the sheet of ice becomes, the softer and “slower” it is. Commercial ice shows often perform on “warmer”, slower ice.
It takes approximately 10 miles of piping (laid down below a concrete surface) to freeze an ice rink. Glycol (anti-freeze) is chilled by compressors and flows continuously through the pipes 24 hours a day to keep the temperature of the ice surface at a cool 24 degrees.
It takes 15,000 gallons of water to make a regulation-size rink ready before hockey games are to be played on them.
- The crew sprays the first two layers on using a paint truck. The paint truck creates a fine mist of water to create the first two layers, each only 1/30 of an inch thick. The first layer freezes almost immediately after it is sprayed on.
- Once the first layer is frozen, the crew sprays on the second layer.
- The crew paints the frozen second layer white with the paint truck, allowing for a strong contrast between the black hockey puck and the ice.
- The crew then sprays on the third layer. This layer, which is only one-sixteenth of an inch thick, acts as a sealer for the white paint. The crew paints the hockey markings (the lines, creases, face-off spots and circles) and team and sponsor logos on top of this third layer.
- Once the markings and logos dry, the crew gradually applies the final layer.
4. Which player made the most Money?
Last year Dany Heatley, former Ottawa Senator made 10 Million. He now plays for the San Jose Sharks.
He was waaaaaay overpaid for his production last year. He will do well in San Jose
5 . What are Goalie Masks made out of ?
Used to be plastic, now they are regular helmets with cages like college players.
6. What do you have to do to get ejected from a Game?
Two misconducts, touching an official, sometimes a gross misconduct
7. How come the players don't wear Mask like the Goalies to protect their face?
It's coming, probably during next NHL contract. It will be grandfathered in like helmets were
8 . How high are you allowed to bring your stick up?
You can carry it as high as you want, but it you touch the puck with your stick over your shoulders play will stop and if you hit a player with your stick over thier waist you are called for it most of the time.
Also you can't score a goal with the stick over 4 feet high. Which it the height of the goal.
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10M dollars for an out-of-shape loser?
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