Crossword 39: Hockey Rinks and Arenas
Across
- 2. - Surround the rink and keep the puck in play.
- 4. - Divides the rink into zones.
- 5. - Space for players to practice before games.
- 8. - Marks where goals are scored.
- 9. - Where coaches and players sit.
- 10. - Location for faceoffs in the center.
- 11. - Technology to create and maintain ice.
- 16. - Center ice line used for icing calls.
- 17. - Flashes red when a goal is scored.
- 18. - Perimeter of the ice sheet.
- 21. - Plays music and announcements.
- 25. - Design of the playing area and surroundings.
- 28. - Location for one-on-one penalty attempts.
- 31. - Stories and events that occurred there.
- 33. - Nickname for small or local rinks.
- 34. - Where announcers call the game.
- 37. - Machine for maintaining skates.
- 40. - The playing area in hockey.
- 42. - Safety feature in all arenas.
- 46. - Often named for sponsors or local heroes.
- 47. - Tracks penalty time.
- 48. - Controls the game clock and penalties.
- 49. - Vertical supports of the net.
Down
- 1. - Where play starts with a puck drop.
- 3. - Parking lot adjacent to the venue.
- 6. - Standardized size for competitive play.
- 7. - Sells snacks and beverages.
- 12. - Dedicated area for enthusiastic supporters.
- 13. - Center ice for game starts.
- 14. - Path players take to the ice.
- 15. - Where fans watch the game.
- 19. - Supports for the glass.
- 20. - Provides a top-down view of the action.
- 22. - Premium seating for high-paying fans.
- 23. - Area between the blue lines.
- 24. - Machine used to resurface ice.
- 26. - Critical for optimal rink conditions.
- 27. - Lower part of the boards near the ice.
- 29. - Tracks puck speed and trajectory.
- 30. - Area for officials during breaks.
- 31. - Illuminate the rink for games.
- 32. - Displays game time and score.
- 35. - Behind the goal to catch errant pucks.
- 36. - Number of spectators a rink can hold.
- 38. - Where players sit during the game.
- 39. - Area where players serve penalties.
- 41. - Area in front of the net for the goalie.
- 43. - Transparent panels above the boards.
- 44. - Team or sponsor graphics on the rink.
- 45. - Area for teams to change and strategize.