daquixers_is_back Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I went to an Amerks game last Sunday (buddy won some tickets or something) and the rink really did seem smaller. Any truth to this or am I just wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I do but I'm not gonna tell ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daquixers_is_back Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I do but I'm not gonna tell ya. 823434[/snapback] OK. Well anyone else want to tell me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I do but I'm not gonna tell ya. 823434[/snapback] What a tease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I do but I'm not gonna tell ya. 823434[/snapback] Good girl. And nice avatar, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I went to an Amerks game last Sunday (buddy won some tickets or something) and the rink really did seem smaller. Any truth to this or am I just wrong? 823417[/snapback] Maybe you're growing. I know I've really put on some weight. I used to weigh 7lbs 8oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Olympic rinks are 200' x 100 , the standard North American rink is 200 - 85. These are the standard sizes that new rinks are built, its possible some older rinks use interesting Math to achieve these figures. grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Olympic rinks are 200' x 100 , the standard North American rink is 200 - 85. These are the standard sizes that new rinks are built, its possible some older rinks use interesting Math to achieve these figures.grant 823579[/snapback] The older rinks may be grandfathered in... The Aud and Boston Gardens... Were those 200' long??? The Amerks may be on one of the non-reg ones??? I know they would get creative... Blue line to blue line had to be a set distance, giving the offensive zone a real "cramped" look... Then take in the 15' width wise and it made for some really "cool" corners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Olympic rinks are 200' x 100 , the standard North American rink is 200 - 85. These are the standard sizes that new rinks are built, its possible some older rinks use interesting Math to achieve these figures.grant 823579[/snapback] Maybe in the AHL they're measured diagonally - you know - like TVs and monitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow, this thread has gotten out of control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I went to an Amerks game last Sunday (buddy won some tickets or something) and the rink really did seem smaller. Any truth to this or am I just wrong? 823417[/snapback] BCA - Dimensions of Rink 197' x 85' HSBC - ...utilizes the 200 by 85 foot ice surface Three feet. Different but I'm not sure if it's noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 BCA - Dimensions of Rink 197' x 85' HSBC - ...utilizes the 200 by 85 foot ice surface Three feet. Different but I'm not sure if it's noticeable. 823662[/snapback] Which is basically a extra 1.5' in each offensive zone... I think the 15' width is more noticable... Maybe that is where he sees the corners as "tighter?" But, then again... He would have to be comparing it to an olympic rink, right???... Another theory is that the seats are packed in tighter/building is tighter... Or... He just has "eagle eyes" for the minutia???... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 All new arenas built since the early 90's have standard ice sixe of 200x85. Blue Cross Arena in Rochester was renovated a few years ago and lists the ice as a standard 200x85. Less seats in an arena can give the apperance of a smaller ice surface. Aud was 193x85 Boston Garden was 191x83 Chicago Stadium was only 185x85 Maple Leaf Gardens was 200x85 but had irregularly shaped corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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