I'm curious about how the ice at Mariucci might be now versus before the
Ridder Arena opened.  I remember a comment while on the Hockey-L tour
of Mariucci years ago that the ice making facility was sized twice what
was needed.  I believe that was in case another rink was ever built.  I
assume the two rinks now share that facility, as seemed to be originally
planned.  I wonder if that has affected the quality of the ice?  For example,
it might not be able to keep as well when the weather is warmer.

Doug Peterson

On 13 Jan 2003 at 8:57, J. Michael Neal wrote:

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> From: "Matt Sullivan" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 8:51 AM
> Subject: Question for Gopher fans
>
>
> > Just a quick question for Gopher fans.  I had the privilege of getting
> tickets for Saturdays game and I wanted to ask you about the ice at
> Mariucci.  It seemed that the puck was bouncing all over the ice for both
> teams.  Was it just me or did anyone else think the ice was SLOW?  Has this
> been a problem at Mariucci (it has been at The Ralph) or was it just because
> it was so warm out on Saturday?
>
> I've never been impressed with the ice at Mariucci.  As a general rule, it
> isn't terrible, but it isn't very good, either.
>
> J. Michael Neal
>