{
  "id": 4835799,
  "title": "How do Predators install ice at Bridgestone Arena? An inside look at the process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/how-do-predators-install-ice-at-bridgestone-arena-an-inside-look-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:06:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predators-install-ice-bridgestone-arena-100653704.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashville Predators senior director of facility operations Nigel Schnarr explained the painstaking process of installing ice at Bridgestone Arena during an unusually hot week. Despite the heat advisory, Schnarr and his crew managed to achieve a temperature of 14 degrees for the ice. The process involved 20,000 gallons of water, 600 gallons of paint, and around-the-clock labor over several days. The ice sheet must be 1⅜ to 1½ inches thick and kept at a temperature of 20-22 degrees for optimal performance. Snarr, who has been in his role for 13 years, takes pride in ensuring the ice is in perfect condition for the players, often seeking feedback from them on its condition.",
  "summary": "Nigel Schnarr, the Nashville Predators' senior director of facility operations, explains the process of installing ice at Bridgestone Arena.",
  "key_points": [
    "Predators install ice at Bridgestone Arena in hot week",
    "Process involves 20,000 gallons of water, 600 gallons of paint",
    "Ice sheet 1⅜ to 1½ inches thick, maintained at 20-22 degrees"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How do Predators install ice at Bridgestone Arena? An inside look at the process",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/how-do-predators-install-ice-at-bridgestone-arena-an-inside-look-at-4835800",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:06:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}