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14 / NOVEMBER.DECEMBER.2017 USICERINKS.COM Industry News Updates from around the rink The American Hockey League and Eaton to Award an Ephesus LED Sports Lighting System to One Local Skating Rink , The American Hockey League and power management company Eaton are offering one community skating rink in an AHL market a free Ephesus LED sports lighting system. Through Nov. 30, 2017, rink owners, coaches or even hockey parents can nominate their favorite rink at the website LightLikeThePros.com. After a panel of judges narrows the field to 32 finalists, the communities will demonstrate their support in an online vote. Lighting is typically a rink's second largest electricity consumer. Energy- efficient LED lights use less energy, generate less heat and typically reduce energy use by 70%. For more information, visit LightLikeThePros.com. Joe Johnson Equipment , The De-OX Ice Making System has evolved ice making through scientific innovation. De-OX water produces ice that is harder, faster, and more resilient to cuts and ruts. The De-OX is a complete water treatment system that is proven to be economical, ecological, and eliminates the need to add chemicals. The De-OX removes dissolved oxygen from water before building or resurfacing the ice. By removing the oxygen from the water, ice freezes faster and shows paint with greater clarity. Additionally, facilities can raise their ice temperature 2-3°F while maintaining a high-quality sheet of ice, lowering energy consumption and reducing refrigeration costs. Facilities with the De-OX System may be eligible to receive rebates from various gas and hydro utilities across North America. Contact Steve Dawe from Joe Johnson Equipment for info at 416-995-8799, or email him at sdawe@jjei.com. J RINK RANGERS by Mike Curti MERRY CHRISTMAS BOYS. I'VE A GIFT FOR EACH OF YOU. OOOOOOOHHH!!! CHOPPERS!!! OOOOOOOHHH!!! A SQUEEGEE!! AAAAAAAAHHH!!! A TOQUE!!! RINK FACTS & FIGURES Average Sports Facility Costs Allocated Over 40 Years 50% OPERATIONS 14% FINANCING 25% ALTERATIONS 11% CONSTRUCTION COSTS 5 3 3 7 SOURCE: MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION