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M A R C H 2 0 2 1 | M H J ON L I N E . C O M 21 that fill the seats of the arenas to support their local teams. "I just want to capture it correctly. I want to do it justice," he said. "To be hon- est, these rinks aren't going to be around forever. It almost started to feel like it was historical documentation after a cer- tain point, you know? There's rinks in the books that are no longer standing or no longer being used." The most nervous Jasper felt at any point in the project was capturing his home rink in Grand Rapids. This was the rink of his childhood and one that meant a lot to him, but also one that meant a lot to his friends and family, too. He knew the community would be curious to see how the photos turned out. Plus, they would be living on for a long time in the book. "I kept procrastinating that one because, one, it's a very dark arena," he said. "And it's your home ice and you want to do it right." For sentimental reasons, the rink in Greenway was Jasper's favorite to pho- tograph ( besides his home rink in Grand Rapids). In addition to having that classic arena feel, it held extra meaning to Jasper because his grandfather helped build it. As for a bucket list rink, Jasper opened the borders beyond Minnesota to say he'd love the chance to photograph the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City. Yale's Ingalls Ice Rink, commonly known as The Whale, is also on his list. But there's something special about the rinks in his home state. The proof of that is in every note he's received about the "Home Ice" project. "The response has been great," Jasper said. "You kind of feel like you've tapped into a mini little culture. The feedback you get, especially from the small towns in northern Minnesota, how proud they are, 'Hey, thanks for showcasing us in your book,' it makes it worthwhile." I JUST WANT TO CAPTURE IT CORRECTLY. I WANT TO DO IT JUSTICE." 1 The goal judge booth directly above the net at Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Coleraine is truly one of a kind. 2 Burnsville Ice Center has helped produce college and pro hockey stars, along with state championship teams. 3 Opening in 1935, Hibbing Memorial Arena was the first rink on the iron range to use artificial ice. 4 From 1966–2010, UMD called the DECC home. 1 2 4