TD Garden installing new scoreboard.....finally

[Fenway]

Did the Bruins cut up the old one into 4?

The old board served us well from 2007

 

[Dr Hook]

I know I am with the many here who are overjoyed that this is the summer arena upgrade they chose to make. I mean, a new ice plant is cool, but next to a fancy state-of-the-art scoreboard? Pffft.

 

[The National]

Lol that’s cool, are they gonna squeeze a couple more seats in to make up for it?

 

[Baddkarma]

Updated photo, things are looking good on that new scoreboard...

 

[Fenway]

I know I am with the many here who are overjoyed that this is the summer arena upgrade they chose to make. I mean, a new ice plant is cool, but next to a fancy state-of-the-art scoreboard? Pffft.

I have been told that along with the new scoreboard and sound system TD Garden is installing a new dehumidification system this summer similar to the one being used in Tampa.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Updated photo, things are looking good on that new scoreboard...

When something is so old that it becomes retro and comes back into style.
Exactly what Jacobs was hoping for...

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I have been told that along with the new scoreboard and sound system TD Garden is installing a new dehumidification system this summer similar to the one being used in Tampa.

This is good news!

 

[easton117]

Zamboni is the “preferred partner’’ of the NHL.but.....The Bruins were the fifth team to adopt the Olympia machines. The Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Washington Capitals also use Olympias.

In the past, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, and Montreal have used Olympia machines, but they have since gone back to Zambonis.

2 months ago when it was 117 F in Vegas the ice was perfect - granted there was no humidity.

During the playoffs, Dale kept calling the resurfacer at TD a Zamboni and was told in no uncertain terms to call it an Olympia. To me, the key is 3 Canadian teams switched back.

I am taking an educated guess that the reason the scoreboard is being done now is their contract with the NCAA for the Frozen Four demanded an upgrade.

Lol maybe I’m dumb, but I always thought that’s what the machine itself is called? A zamboni. Y’know, the ice thingy.

Mind you I still call the Skydome in Toronto, well, the Skydome. I don’t really care if it’s been renamed 9 times. That’s what it’s called in my head.

 

[easton117]

I'm officially old now.

Get off my lawn?

I work in banking. Have teenagers come in and I ask them to sign their names. It’s the first time they’ve ever done it.

We usually do a few practice runs which makes me laugh every time.

 

[Bruinaura]

Lol maybe I’m dumb, but I always thought that’s what the machine itself is called? A zamboni. Y’know, the ice thingy.

Mind you I still call the Skydome in Toronto, well, the Skydome. I don’t really care if it’s been renamed 9 times. That’s what it’s called in my head.

Kind of like how people call all tissues Kleenex, even if it's Puffs or store brand.

Zamboni is a brand name.

 

[GordonHowe]

Five bucks says he said they couldn't afford to do both since TD has been shut down for over a year.

I'll see that and raise you $100, and I don't even gamble.

 

[GordonHowe]

The NHL suggested that they should - Charlie said no

Honestly, Fenway: Why would they refuse to do this?

 

[Gordoff]

Lol that’s cool, are they gonna squeeze a couple more seats in to make up for it?

They did that the season before Covid IIRC.

 

[Gordoff]

I have been told that along with the new scoreboard and sound system TD Garden is installing a new dehumidification system this summer similar to the one being used in Tampa.

Is this in addition to or instead of a new ice plant?

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I have been told that along with the new scoreboard and sound system TD Garden is installing a new dehumidification system this summer similar to the one being used in Tampa.

Wait, they are not supposed to care about the Bruins or the facility they play in.

 

[Fenway]

Wait, they are not supposed to care about the Bruins or the facility they play in.

Let's see if the new dehumidification system makes things better.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

I don't know what the big deal is between Olympia vs Zamboni, seems like the real issue in ice conditions is related to the ice plant/refrigeration and the air handling of temperature/humidity.

 

[McGarnagle]

Updated photo, things are looking good on that new scoreboard...

Didn't that scoreboard wind up in the food court of the Burlington Mall or something like that?

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Didn't that scoreboard wind up in the food court of the Burlington Mall or something like that?

Arsenal Mall in Watertown

 

[Fenway]

Didn't that scoreboard wind up in the food court of the Burlington Mall or something like that?

It was at the Arsenal Mall in Watertown but was removed 3 years ago......and not a peep since

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Let's see if the new dehumidification system makes things better.

Hopefully it will. Boston may not be the hottest of places but being on the coast I would imagine the average humidity is still reasonably high. Lowering the temperature, even on a warm day, is comparatively easy as long as you have sufficiently effective cooling units to simply keep pumping in cold air. But humidity is more challenging because to reduce it you're actually needing to take water vapour particles out of the air, and that moisture is great at turning ice to slush. I've had a bit of a look at Tampa's system at Amalie and it seems pretty advanced. They also claim it's quite energy efficient, and most importantly they do appear to maintain surprisingly good ice down there even in the summer months. So by all accounts it works.

I wouldn't consider it a panacea, or a full substitute for actually replacing the ice plant, but if they do put in the effort and money to get it right at TD, then a better dehumidification system could actually make a big difference in improving ice conditions, as well as just making the arena a nicer place to be for the fans.

 

[Bruinaura]

Let's see if the new dehumidification system makes things better.

 

[GordonHowe]

Yeah seems a little more important doesn’t it.

Just a little. Jesus.

 

[GordonHowe]

When their cruise hits an iceberg, man will they be sorry.

 

[Fenway]

Somebody at TD was goofing with filters but it gives a hint that the new board is massive