The Art of Perfect Ice | Tampa News

Behind the scenes of hockey season, it takes an army of 18 crew members and 320 gallons of white paint to craft the perfect ice rink for the Bolts. Ali Murdock, the NHL’s first full-time female Zamboni driver, spends hours circling the rink, painting, sealing, and smoothing — all while chasing her childhood dream of being a “rink rat.” Game days mean sleepless nights, but the thrill of fans cheering and the flawless ice make every cold, grueling hour worth it. The Bolts’ preseason opener is September 20th, with the regular season starting October 3rd at Benchmark International Arena. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4e671a330b1cb81