You'd think that growing up in MN I'd know all about hockey, but I really only know as much as GG has tipped me onto.
Granted I'm guessing there are several thousand open air ice rinks in MN atm, but where I grew up, and where I live now is too small to support a high school team. (hence BB is my winter sport of choice)
GG - If the field is crowned - as it should be - the ice in on side has to be nearly "I can drive my truck on this thick". (nearly 12" for those who don't get ice) Unless my math is wrong on the size of the rink - which would bring it back to "I can snowmobile on this" range, 6-7".
I'll be watching this one! - that, because I have nothing else to do with my life... sorry UW
