I missed it

[Fuser Man]

I wanted to the staff at the ACC paint the ice. They did it sometime yesterday. Here's a pic of the finished job.

 

[BigDadday]

Nice job but how long does it last I wonder. BD

 

[s4]

Very nice indeed. Does the paint come off when the game is in session on the players and stuff?

 

[Nixy]

The paint isn't on the top layer of ice S4. They do so many layers then paint it and then put more ice on.

It looks really good. I hope I'm able to get down to a game this year. I wasn't at any last year.

 

[s4]

I wondered how they did that. Thanks.

 

[Neo]

So did i s4 i just thought they painted the actual floor before they iced it.

 

[Bronto]

Hiyas
My guess its a painted clear plastic inside the ice.

 

[Q]

That makes the most sense to me. I don't think paint would bond to the ice and I also think it would prolly bleed if it were applied directly to the ice.

 

[Fuser Man]

Nix is right, they do paint the ice.

copied from NHL.com
Ice is approximately 3/4" inch thick and is usually chilled at 16 degrees. The thicker the ice, the softer and slower it becomes.
The markings (lines, circles, creases, etc.) are painted onto a half-inch thick sheet of ice, which is sprayed onto a concrete floor that has frozen pipes imbedded. An additional coating is applied to secure the markings and build the ice up to the prescribed thickness.

The Edmonton Oiler have the best ice in the NHL.

 

[Q]

well, I'll be damned

 

[Professur]

It's cheaper to change that way.