Post Gazette · Jul 27, 2015
Iceoplex adding safety line to prevent head, neck injuries
Western Pennsylvania’s hockey players now have another tool to help them stay safe on the ice.
This week, the Iceoplex ice arena at Southpointe is installing a new safety feature called a Look-Up Line, meant to act like a warning track does in baseball. The Look-Up Line is a 40-inch wide orange line that runs around the entire circumference of the rink.
The goal is to reduce the risk of dangerous head and spinal cord injuries by warning players when they are approaching the boards.