How do Predators install ice at Bridgestone Arena? An inside look at the process
Nigel Schnarr, the Nashville Predators' senior director of facility operations, explains the process of installing ice at Bridgestone Arena.
Despite near triple-digit temperatures in Nashville, the ice crew at Bridgestone Arena remained cool and focused. Nigel Schnarr, the senior director of facility operations, reported that the ice had reached a temperature of 14 degrees as of August 31. With a heat advisory in effect, the team worked diligently to install 20,000 gallons of water, 600 gallons of paint, and several days of labor to create the perfect ice surface for the Predators 2026-27 season.
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