Penza, 22 December 2021. PenzaNews. The filling of 33 hockey rinks in Penza is planned to be completed this week, if the air temperature is still in negative values, says a message published on the website of the mayor’s office.

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“Given the favorable weather conditions, the initial filling is carried out on a daily basis at all sites. In case of stable subzero temperatures, it is planned to fully complete the process and prepare all sports hockey rinks during the current week,” the text says.

It adds that 14 hockey rinks located in different districts of Penza will have yard coaches to work there three times a week for two hours. During the winter season, these facilities will host city ice hockey competitions among yard teams with a preliminary and final stage.