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The Home Depot Backyard Rink Contest Returns

Published on December 12, 2007 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, Manitoba - Brandon's Home Depot and the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings have announced plans to recognize those western Manitoba hockey fans that take the time to support the great Canadian tradition of building backyard rinks.

The Wheat Kings, in association with The Home Depot have unveiled the 4th Annual "Backyard Rink Contest". Those fans taking the time to support the great Canadian tradition of building backyard rinks, will be able to enter the contest that will give them the opportunity to face off against the Wheat Kings in a game of shinny.

To enter, simply fill out a ballot at your local Home Depot, at BDO Dunwoody Fan Services at all Wheat King home games - beginning with Wednesday's WHL game against the visiting Kelowna Rockets - or on line at www.wheatkings.com. The deadline to enter this contest, which officially begins December 12th is February 22nd, 2007. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 23rd when Brandon plays host to the Kootenay Ice at Westman Communications Group Place.

All materials and assistance needed to build a backyard rink this winter are available at your local Home Depot.

TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR BACKYARD RINK

Tip #1 - Sweep the ice around the perimeter of your rink with a corn broom to prevent a ridge from building up

Tip #2 - When using a tarp under your ice surface, it should be approximately 2' longer and 2' wider than the actual size of your rink

Tip #3 - Fill your cracks with snow instead of water. This prevents the water from seeping through the cracks and thawing the surface beneath, creating shell ice.

Tip #4 - The warmer the weather, the finer the spray and the less water you should use

Tip #5 - For warmer climates with less snow and the potential risk of rain, it is best to use a vapor barrier over a base of flat packed snow

Tip #6 - To clean the surface of your rink, scrape the ice with a sharp steel flat edge on a wide snow pusher

Tip #7 - When using a tarp under your ice surface, it should be approx. 2' longer and 2' wider than the actual size of your rink

Tip #8 - First make your ice after three days of temperatures below 10C to ensure the ground is frozen

Tip #9 - A plastic tarp helps protect grass from ice damage; gives a flatter rink in less time and helps contain the water during a substantial thaw.

For more tips be sure to visit Brandon's Home Depot store located in the Corral Centre on 18th Street North.

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