He joined
Alberta at Noon host Judy Aldous on Friday to share his rink-building and maintaining expertise for all who love to skate.
Here s his ice building tips for smooth, skateable outdoor rinks worthy of any NHL skater.
Alberta at Noon52:40Your outdoor rink storiesHow s your rink looking this year? NHL icemaker Dan Craig joins us for the hour to offer tips and tricks for making and maintaining your outdoor rink.52:40
Plan ahead The biggest part is the planning part and just making sure that you are able to maintain the area, said Craig.
He advises paying attention to the slope of the ground when picking your spot.