Let There Be Ice
They started building the hockey rink at Wrigley Field yesterday. I’m not opposed to them holding the Winter Classic on New Year’s Day at Wrigley, I just have no interest in attending. Hockey isn’t my cup of tea when I’m in a comfortable environment, let alone when I’m freezing my butt off. I hope the fans that do attend enjoy themselves. I can imagine the bathrooms (great heaters) will be crowded.
My only concern is for the field. I don’t care how frozen that ground is, all those trucks can’t be good for the new turf. I’m sure professionals have been consulted, but who was in charge when they allowed the Police concert to trash the outfield? I’m just saying that sound minds have not always prevailed when it comes to taking care of the Friendly Confines.
I chuckled last night when they showed pictures of Wrigley during the snowstorm. The announcer said that it was the first time that snow had been reflected in the lights of Wrigley. (The lights were on for the rink construction.) How wrong he was. I remember a night game six years ago or so that was snowed out just before game time. All those layers on and no game to watch…
Oh, the Cubs announced that they’ll be selling tickets to skate at Wrigley on Jan. 4. Tickets are $10 for one hour of ice time. Funds will go to Cubs Care. It makes sense to use the rink more than just one day after all that set-up. There won’t be a skate rental, so bring your own. Tickets are expected to sell out and I think might be limited to neighbors of Wrigley.