RINK INFO:
- Name: Ice Center
Salem NH - Address:
- http://www.icentersalem.com/icenter/
- GPS Info: 60 Lowell Rd.Salem, NH
- Homerink Info: Top Gun, Windham High, Timberland High, Salem NH High
- Parking: Plenty, large lots on side and front of rink
- Sheets: 2 Sheets. “Olympic” and “NHL” (also reflects size)
- Locker Rooms: Good size, always clean. Best entry is thru lower level.
- Rink Conditions: Olympic rink has great viewing stands and is reasonable in spectator temp (6.5 on 1-10 scale).
- Overall: This is a well run rink. Locker rooms are clean and decent size (lots too). Olympic rink is a great rink to watch a game at. NHL rink has less viewing area and substantially colder. Easy to get to from highway. We like the snack bar, lots of selections and made to order. Bucket o beers will cost you 15bucks for 5.
AMENITIES:
- Pro Shop: Yes
- Snack Bar: Yes, good quality. Has adult beverages available. Can watch game(s) from Snack bar. Large selection of food made to order. Our favorite is the Breakfast Sandwich (bacon, egg and cheese). Excellent.
- Adult Bar: Adult beverages at snack bar (beer & wine)
- Vending Machine(s): Yes (downstairs)
- ATM: ?
- Arcade: 4 or 5 Arcade games down stairs (including a “claw” game).
- Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Clean & large. well stocked
- WiFi: Yes. Couldn’t find code to public access however.
- Private Rooms: Yes
- Miscellaneous: Easy to get to. Dunkins nearby (on way to rink off highway). Also a “Mom & Pop” Breakfast place. Margaritas (mexican restaurant) nearby as well.
PRO SHOP:
- Skate sharpening: Yes
- Quality and quantity: Good and Good.
- Selection: Decent selection of items
- Knowledge: Every time we’ve used the pro shop the staff was knowledgeable and friendly
OTHER:
- Tailgating: Possible. Haven’t tried it, but plenty of room. Inside snack bar has adult beverages too.
- Local attractions: Outlets right up the road
- Things to do to kill time: Outlets
- Photography at rink: Olympic side is good. low glass, decent lighting
- Other stuff for kids: Canobie Lake is nearby (amusement park place)
