February 17, 2008

A Piece of Hockey History

The following article featuring Princeton's Hobey Baker Rink appeared in the February 17 issue of The Allentown Morning Call.

Editor's note: This is the first in a monthly series that will highlight sports venues and events within a two- to three-hour drive of The Morning Call's readership area. The venues, which could be just down the street or a day-trip up the highway, will be selected based on historical or other characteristics that make them of interest.

By Larry O'Rourke
Of The Morning Call

Never mind that no one would replicate the specs today when building a hockey rink for an NCAA Division I program.

That some cheaper material besides stonework undoubtedly would be selected for the walls.

That space would be left for insulation between the ceiling and the roof.

Complete article can be accessed via the Morning Call Web site by clicking here.