Best Hockey Rink

Rinkrat95 · Post by **Rinkrat95** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:57 am

The rink at Johnson high school, are you smoking something johnson prez? I know drugs can be a problem for urban areas, but that makes as much sense as the Metrodome being a great ice arena.

JHSHockeyfan123456789 · Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:09 pm

I would say that the Johnson Rink is a very nice rink to play in. Maybe not the pro level, but you don't need to bash someone for an opinion.

Get lost Rinkfat 95

Weinerfitzel · Post by **Weinerfitzel** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:56 pm

Isn't it true that you coach at johnson?? Why would you rip on the building if it you are such a great johnson guy?? Show some class for JOHNSON and the Organization for once. All I ever hear you say if negative things about johnson if you aren't happy maybe you should leave and G-PO should stay!!!

hockeymom6Z9 · Post by **hockeymom6Z9** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:18 am

Hey G-Po, someone is playing wit you.

hockeymom6t9 · Post by **hockeymom6t9** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:54 am

Fitzel, you really have these guys talking about you. How do you put up with it?

I like the rink in Roseau, like tuna said, its old school.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:28 am

1 Hibbing Memorial
2 Eveleth Hippodrome
3 Roseau
4 Braemer
5 Bronco Arena in IFalls
6 Bemidji Nymore Gardens
7 East Grand Civic
8 Wakota So St Paul
9 Grand Rapids
10 EXCEL

hockeymom6t9 · Post by **hockeymom6t9** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:07 am

I'd like to see a break down of rinks by area.

NW- Warroad/TRF
SW- Marshall
NE- Mora
SE- Hastings

luongo33 · Post by **luongo33** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:11 pm

i would think the X is the best place overall out of all of those rinks. and plus, you forgot to put in the TRF rink. That has to be the top

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:15 am

Best Hockey Rink

For me it is where I like to watch a game(s). Not play, not coach, not ref... everyone should have their own basis and then their own criteria. And then apply it to their own experience.

I don't think there is a right or wrong answer.

The main criteria (for me) is tradition. Second is view of the game.
Third would be the teams playing.
Fourth would be the extra amenities - restrooms, food and everage, parking....

The little Ralph, although it has great pictures on the wall, has wonderful accomodations, it is too big and new. I love the Huck, but not top ten.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:58 pm

The Ralph is great but as far as smaller rinks go I like the rink Pequot Lakes plays in at Breezy Point.

lordhockey · Post by **lordhockey** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:16 pm

one word"Barn"

minnesota st. hockey · Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:37 pm

Midwest Wireless Civic Center where MSU mankato plays in is a good arena adn im not saying that becuase that is my name!!

slapnthepuck18 · Post by **slapnthepuck18** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:08 pm

cloquet's old rink

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:50 am

Cloquet's old rink is a beauty. How many fans got carted off the ice over the years from an inadvertent puck being shot in the stands? It had to be loud for high school rivalry games and somewhat intimidating for the opposition to come into that place.

danglingnsnipen15 · Post by **danglingnsnipen15** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:14 pm

id probably have to say northfields arena with the wooden boards and the 10ftX10ft lockerrooms

hockey35 · Post by **hockey35** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:07 pm

I've never played in the Cloquet rink, so that won't be on my list.

Best to watch in
X
Mini Ralph
Gardens in Warroad
Coleraine (Only because of that sweet overhang thing)

Best to play in
The rink next to the Gardens (Cold, just how I like it)
Moorhead Rink (The cold side)

Worst to play in
Centennial Arena (Don't know why, I just hate that place)
St. Cloud Rink (Way too warm)

gusto · Post by **gusto** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:00 pm

slapnthepuck18 wrote:cloquet's old rink

definitley top 3

gabT · Post by **gabT** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:37 pm

minnesota st. hockey,

the civic center is one of the worst rinks that i have ever played on. First off the ice is really soft. Second the locker rooms are so hot and they are barely big enough to fit a 15 man team. I think that is pretty sad considering they have to host college teams who have 20 players. In my opinion the mini ralph and the barn. The mavericks also need a rink on campus. they should see if they can get another donation from glen taylor.

scwho? · Post by **scwho?** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:47 pm

I have to say that hermantown has an awsome rink

between them getting their boards and glass from the nashville preditors practice rink and also having 5 outdoor rinks

thats what minnesota hockey is all about

scwho? · Post by **scwho?** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:47 pm

cmf wrote:What is the best hockey Rink in Minnesota to play in?

gordon · Post by **gordon** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:29 pm

here's my top 5 youth hockey arena's in northern minnesota
1. Grand Rapids arena
2. Warroad Gardens
3. Roseau Memorial
4. Bemidji Nymore
5. Dulth's Fryberger

dangle-snipe18 · Post by **dangle-snipe18** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:53 pm

Greenways is pretty good it was gonna be in Mighty Ducks 1

Hockey43 · Post by **Hockey43** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:33 pm

I think white bear lake has the best rink. I like the ice they have i think it plays pretty fast.

slapdriver · Post by **slapdriver** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:57 pm

How can you not say Grand Rapids

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:59 pm

IRA CIVIC CENTER

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