Argyll Arena — Attraction in Edmonton

Legendary Arena. The showers are hands down the best in the city, but please do wear sandals. Shower water temperatures can be adjusted to the equivalent of lava if that is your thing, or as cold as the mighty River North Saskatchewan in December. Water pressure will not disappoint.

Shout out to Kenny, the previous rink-hand-Zamboni driver. An absolute artisan of ice making. Not sure where he is right now, but I hope he is well. I picture him with his sick duster laying poolside, Mexico, with a case of Corona on ice listening to The Eagles Greatest Hits. Perhaps him and the new ownership didn't see eye to eye, or perhaps the younger Zamboni drivers pushed him out as they were tired of being outperformed.

If you got a beer league game, bring your kid's skates along for a sharpening and pick them up after your game. The skate sharpener guy has unreal flow and always loves to talk Oil. Do not discuss Nurse's contract- Judging from the very fair skate sharpening prices, he hates...

This rink is COLD! It has a heated lobby that SOME people could stay in to watch a game, but more that 5-10 spectators, and some will be forced to go sit in the stands.

A few teammates and I stayed on the bench during our mid-game flood, and my toes were getting pretty uncomfortable by the time the game resumed.

Some odd bounces off the boards glass too. Zamboni almost broke down during the mid-game flood too.

Big benches, locker rooms are an okay size (we had 13 adults, and weren't too uncomfortable). Good bottle filling station in the lobby before...

Firstly, for anyone who's never been there, the arena is tucked behind the hotel. It's difficult to find for first-timers. The arena itself is typical of older arenas in the city. It's certainly showing its age, however it does the job. Make certain to lock up valuables or the dressing room though, as theft is not uncommon here. Ice surface is well maintained, but it's a cold arena; don't be surprised if your feet are cold by the time you finish. Ice times seem to be booked commonly for 1.25 hours, rather then one hour, which is typical of...