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Ice rinks stay frozen in summer through a powerful indirect refrigeration system that circulates cold brine or glycol through pipes embedded in a concrete slab beneath the surface. A giant chiller running 24 hours a day keeps the coolant at minus-5 degrees, continuously absorbing heat and preventing the ice from melting even when outside temperatures … Read more

When you watch Olympic speed skaters explode off the starting line, you’re seeing the result of countless hours spent away from the ice. Learning how speed skaters train off the ice will transform your own skating performance, whether you’re a weekend warrior or training for competition. Our team spent months analyzing training programs from elite … Read more

Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics and felt confused by all the different ice sports? You are not alone. With 8 core sports and 15 separate disciplines competing at Milano Cortina , even dedicated sports fans struggle to tell the difference between bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge. I have spent years following winter sports, attending … Read more

The Miracle on Ice was the nickname given to a medal-round men’s ice hockey game at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The United States national team, composed of amateur and college players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union national team 4-3 on February 22, 1980. This stunning upset occurred during a … Read more

Teaching your child to ice skate is one of the most rewarding winter activities you can share together. Our team has spent months working with skating instructors, researching best practices, and gathering real parent experiences to create this comprehensive guide on how to teach a child to ice skate safely and effectively. By the end … Read more

The NHL Draft is an annual seven-round event where the 32 NHL teams take turns selecting eligible amateur players to join their organizations. If you have ever wondered how does the NHL draft work, this guide breaks down everything from eligibility rules to the weighted lottery system that determines who gets the first overall pick. … Read more

Learning how to tell if your ice skates need sharpening can save you from frustrating falls and wasted practice time. I have been skating for over a decade, and I still remember the first time I realized my blades were dull mid-session. I kept slipping on turns that normally felt solid, and my stops took … Read more

I learned about rust the hard way. After my first month of ice skating, I pulled my skates out of the bag to find the blades covered in orange spots. I had wiped them down after skating. I thought I did everything right. That rust cost me $85 for new blades plus another $40 for … Read more

Walking into an ice rink for your first figure skating lesson can feel intimidating. You are already nervous about balancing on thin blades, and now you have to worry about what to wear to your first figure skating lesson. I remember my first lesson five years ago. I showed up in bulky sweatpants and a … Read more

The Stanley Cup, first awarded in 1893 to the Montreal Hockey Club, stands as the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America. Lord Stanley of Preston donated the silver cup in 1892 for 10 Guineas (approximately $50 at the time) to recognize Canada’s top amateur hockey team. Originally called the Dominion Hockey … Read more