Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
It really should be because it shouldn't have a lot of the things that contribute to bad ice.
Humidity is one of the biggest factors in ice quality. It's much worse than heat, which is easier to control with HVAC systems. Phoenix is one of the driest cities in the world. This is also why Vegas has consistently been rated some of the best ice in the league.
Another factor is controlling the interior temperature of a building full of people. 5,000 people don't generate as much body heat as 15,000 do. This also combines with the number of events held in the building. A busier arena has more temperature fluctuations. The ice has been in Mullett for a few weeks and last night was the 5th game played in the building and the first since last Saturday.
Finally, it's a brand new building, so the ice making equipment should all be working perfectly.
|
The other factors are valid, but the 5,000 people argument isn't. Sure, it's less people, but the building is commensurately smaller. In fact, the body density is probably higher, as the upper 5-10,000 people in large arenas occupy very cavernous space. So regulating the temperature from that should be relatively easy.
As for humidity, I know this is true, but it sure as hell hasn't helped CGY. I know this is because their ice-making equipment is garbage. But has the ice ever been rated highly at the Dome?