OT: Outdoor Hockey in Edmonton

[McGoMcD]

I think we all need some time away from the Oilers and to just focus on the game in its purest form. I say we all go to Hans, get our skates sharpened, and go for a skate a la Gordon Bombay when he lost his passion for the game.

 

[randomrob7]

Any rinks open ATM?

 

[McGoMcD]

hey guy, are there any equpment rules for shinny hockey on out door rinks. Helmut etc? thanks.

 

[sepHF]

hey guy, are there any equpment rules for shinny hockey on out door rinks. Helmut etc? thanks.

If you're over 18 most places have no equipment requirements. If you're still a kid you have to wear a lid.

 

[McGoMcD]

If you're over 18 most places have no equipment requirements. If you're still a kid you have to wear a lid.

Thanks, I figured that, some one told me you need a helmut even if over 18.

 

[randomrob7]

Do you need skate tags or anything to use Stratford?

 

[bestmyfeeling]

anybody know if aspen or royal gardens are open yet?

 

[ohkernal]

Does anyone know any rinks that are open and up and running near the Capilano area?

 

[MikeyMayhem]

Nothing in capilano yet, at least that I have seen.

 

[0ilerman]

perfect weather for outdoor hockey over the next week. anyone seeing rinks open up?

 

[Brock Boeser]

perfect weather for outdoor hockey over the next week. anyone seeing rinks open up?

Lorelei and Carslise are open in the northside.

 

[bestmyfeeling]

Lorelei and Carslise are open in the northside.

grandview is open, nothing else in south that i know of

 

[oilinblood]

I havent heard the slight echo of pucks hitting boards or iron, for the ermineskin area, nor duggan.
I might head out and take a look tonight or tomorrow, as there are alot of rinks within five minute walk of eachother.
Ermineskin, blue quill, duggan, greenfiel, aspen garden, royal garden, southgate mall. Are all within a five km radius.


I remember when my friends and i first got cars and wed make the loop to find the best game and cleanest ice. Last class of the day wed already be getting our warmer pants on and doubling up sweaters.

 

[supaman]

Grandview is open. Haven't noticed anything else on the southside. Probably gonna bring out the pads either Saturday or Sunday for some fun

 

[McGoMcD]

Played at Grandview tonight, great ice, great weather.

 

[Pressure]

We should have an HF get together and shinny it up.

How are the northside rinks? I've been itching to get out there since last year was a write off outside.

 

[McGoMcD]

any one see any rinks today. were they slush? or skatable?

 

[Nunymare]

Not looking good so far with the weather you gotta think.

Hopefully we can get at least one month of January/February with decent weather for the upkeep of outdoor rinks.

 

[McGoMcD]

Not looking good so far with the weather you gotta think.

Hopefully we can get at least one month of January/February with decent weather for the upkeep of outdoor rinks.

Warm weather is usually good for out door rinks, in that the water melts and freezes nice and flat. However, you can't skate on it. I have been dying to go out last night and tonight, but it will no doubt be a slushy pool.

Sucks. I actually hate this weather, we get all this snow, now it just melts to form giant pools which will just turn into ice.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

I'm not in town, so I was wondering if anybody could give me an update on the ice quality for some of the rinks.

 

[stevrock]

We should have an HF get together and shinny it up.

How are the northside rinks? I've been itching to get out there since last year was a write off outside.

Goalie here. Usually pretty busy with other commitments, but may be able to make it out a couple of times if it's a boarded rink.

 

[randomrob7]

Was gunna head to the odr tonight but the one near me closes at 6pm. Are there any decent odrs open until 9 or 10 tonight?

 

[Brewster]

Parkview is open and the ice was great a couple nights ago.

 

[Gret99zky]

Castledowns had lights on and players skating at 10:45pm tonight.