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Worcester, Mass., Looks to Ice to Help Revitalize its Downtown
By
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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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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Adding Second Ice Sheet Can Boost a Rink's Fortunes
By
Andrew Cohen,
December 2009
Assuming demand is there, adding a second ice sheet can boost a rink's fortunes.
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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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Synthetic Ice Increasing In Popularity as a Recreational Skating Alternative
By
Nicholas Brown,
March 2009
Despite some operational rough spots, synthetic ice is becoming an increasingly popular choice in recreational skating applications.
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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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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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In a Period of Decline, Inline Skating Searches for a Second Act
By
Andrew Cohen,
May 2008
In a period of decline, inline skating searches for a second act.
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Outdoor Skating Facility In Indiana Takes Scandinavian Turn
By
Nicholas Brown,
January 2008
A new outdoor ice skating facility in northern Indiana takes a Scandinavian turn.
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Changes to NHL Rinks Target Lacerations and Concussions
By
Paul Steinbach,
May 2007
Small changes to NHL rinks are minimizing the risk of lacerations, and even concussions.
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