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14 / SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2014 RINKMAGAZINE.COM Industry News Updates from around the rink Athletica Sport Systems Granted Design Patent for HDM Sleeve ™ , Athletica Sport Systems announced today it has received a design patent for its innovative, unique H Style Divider Matrix Sleeve (HDM Sleeve™). The strong and flexible clear polycarbonate sleeve is a key component in the popular seamless acrylic shielding system introduced by Athletica in 2011. It is now in use in 20 NHL arenas. "This is a big win for us," said Adam Pender, president of global sales and marketing at Athletica Sport Systems. "No one in the dasher board business comes close to doing the kind of innovative design work our people do to improve player safety and make arena conversions simpler and quicker. Patent approval for these types of innovations is important not only from a business perspective, but also because it recognizes achievement in product design, a critical component to continued growth and success." Discounted Business Solutions from ADP , ADP announces discounts on business solutions for STAR Facility and Vendor Members. ADP offers a wide range of human resource, payroll, tax, time and attendance, and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to- use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. Now through their affiliation with Serving The American Rinks (STAR) as a Vendor Member, STAR Facility and Vendor Members can save up to 25 percent on new ADP services. For more information, contact Tara McMillen, senior franchise and affiliations manager, at (412) 567-5226 or email at tara.mcmillen@adp.com. RINK RANGERS by Mike Curti RINK FACTS & FIGURES Do you have news? Send industry news along with a high-resolution photo to INFO@RINKMAGAZINE.COM WHY? WHY DID YOU TAKE JIMMY? HE WAS SO YOUNG! GEE WHIZ!!! WHAT HAPPENED? THEN, WHO'S JIMMY? COACH NAMES ALL OF HIS PUCKS. WE LOST ANOTHER PUCK UNDER THE ICE RESURFACER DOORS. HAVE FUN KIDS!!! The NHL mandates an ice arena temperature of 60–64 degrees Fahrenheit 60 64 °F and an ice surface temperature of 21–23 degrees. with 40–44% relative humidity