It’s not always as cold in the standsd as it is on the ice; some arenas have heaters that blow on the seating area, but it’s carefully designed to avoid the heat getting to the ice surface. Other arenas have a heated sectator area at one end of the rink, neat the entrance of the building. And some have a second-floor room above the same end of the rink.
I grew up in New England and quite a few rinks for kids and leagues were outside with stands and a roof but they were not enclosed with heating. The roof was held up with cement posts. No windows.
I used to go to “London Kights” games at ole London Gardens/London Ice House back in the 1980s and 1990s and was NEVER cold. The ‘bantam’ league rinks, however, are more about space to skate, than keeping spectators warm. At least, here in Ontario, eh.
A friend of mine landed in Edmonton, in below 0 weather. When he checked into the hotel, everything seemed deserted, he got to his room and looked out the window. It appeared that everyone in town was in the park watching a pee wee hockey game.
Lynn’s Notes:The Lynn Lake arena had a row of heat lamps along the ceiling, but the warmth dissipated long before it reached the bleachers. Parents who sat through hours of practice and many games shivered miserably despite blankets, parkas and warm winter gloves. We were grateful for rotgut coffee and the occasional shouting match, which kept us pliable.
Templo S.U.D. over 10 years ago
Well, what do you expect from a Canadian?
gosfreikempe over 10 years ago
It’s not always as cold in the standsd as it is on the ice; some arenas have heaters that blow on the seating area, but it’s carefully designed to avoid the heat getting to the ice surface. Other arenas have a heated sectator area at one end of the rink, neat the entrance of the building. And some have a second-floor room above the same end of the rink.
The Pro from Dover over 10 years ago
I grew up in New England and quite a few rinks for kids and leagues were outside with stands and a roof but they were not enclosed with heating. The roof was held up with cement posts. No windows.
Allan CB Premium Member over 10 years ago
I used to go to “London Kights” games at ole London Gardens/London Ice House back in the 1980s and 1990s and was NEVER cold. The ‘bantam’ league rinks, however, are more about space to skate, than keeping spectators warm. At least, here in Ontario, eh.
route66paul over 10 years ago
A friend of mine landed in Edmonton, in below 0 weather. When he checked into the hotel, everything seemed deserted, he got to his room and looked out the window. It appeared that everyone in town was in the park watching a pee wee hockey game.
That, is dedication.
JP Steve Premium Member over 10 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:The Lynn Lake arena had a row of heat lamps along the ceiling, but the warmth dissipated long before it reached the bleachers. Parents who sat through hours of practice and many games shivered miserably despite blankets, parkas and warm winter gloves. We were grateful for rotgut coffee and the occasional shouting match, which kept us pliable.
Michael Joss over 10 years ago
You just have got to sit under the heater.