Crossword 39: Hockey Rinks and Arenas

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