ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the fastest ice on earth):

9 am – 11 am: 7.5

It was incredible how great the ice was considering that about two days ago there wasn’t any ice at all. There were a few bumpy spots and it was slow in places due to the snow, but otherwise pretty good for the first day back!

THE BENCH REPORT (from 1-5 with 1 being super cold, I can’t leave the bench, someone, bring me some hot chocolate): 3

It was cold and snowy, but not so snowy that one could turn into frosty the snowman.

4 pm – 5 pm: 8

The ice was a bit faster, and certainly busier! Several local skaters, visitors, “regulars”…nice to see the Oval so busy!

THE BENCH REPORT: 4

Improved! A slightly warmer temperature means warmer fingers and toes!