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Worcester, Mass., Looks to Ice to Help Revitalize its Downtown
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Andrew Cohen,
January 2013
Worcester Common, then 20 acres of green space, was established in 1669. On July 14, 1776, it hosted the Declaration of Independence's first public reading in New England. And on Nov. 30, 2012, for the first time (as shown above), residents laced up their ice skates there.
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Mini-Rink Has Applications Beyond Ice Facilities
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Andrew Cohen,
May 2012
A feature of several recent Canadian ice rink complexes, the mini floor-hockey rink is — let’s face it — a too-fun component that needn’t be limited to ice facilities.
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Fighting in Ice Hockey Faces Unprecedented Scrutiny
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Paul Steinbach,
May 2012
Derek Boogaard’s brain is handled with care these days. It resides with dozens of others at Boston University, donated to the Sports Legacy Institute so that it might be studied for signs of long-term damage.
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Staging Hockey Games in Outdoor Stadiums Remains Delicate Balance of Nature vs. Nurture
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Paul Steinbach,
May 2010
As the popularity of stadium ice hockey solidifies, staging events remains a delicate balance of nature versus nurture.
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Despite Rink-Accomodation Issues, Sled Hockey Becoming More Popular
By
Nicholas Brown,
May 2009
Despite a range of rink-accommodation issues, sled hockey’s popularity is picking up speed.
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Recognizing the Signs, Symptoms of Overtraining
By
Roy Stevenson,
January 2009
Fitness professionals should recognize the signs and symptoms of overtraining, and help clients to recover from it, or prevent it in the first place.
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Research/Science Update: "Stretching" the Truth
By
Roy Stevenson,
November 2008
You've got questions. Should clients stretch before and after exercise? Does stretching improve sports and fitness performance and reduce injuries? Researchers may have the answers.
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Advances in Tracking Heart Rates Can Improve Clients' Workouts
By
Stephen A. Black,
October 2008
Advances in tracking heart rate and power can improve clients' workouts.
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Quality Ice Begins With Pure Water and Thrives Through Attention to Detail
By
Paul Steinbach,
October 2008
Quality ice begins with water that's pure -- but not too pure -- and endures through ongoing attention to detail.
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At Recreaton Complex, Dasher Board Glass Doubles as Lobby Glass
By
Andrew Cohen,
October 2008
At the Aurora (Ont.) Recreation Complex, dasherboard glass doubles as lobby glass.
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