Olympic hockey shake-up: Milan rinks get new board colors following player complaints about visibility issues
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey tournament has seen a major change as the boards of the Milan ice rinks have been repainted in lighter blue and green shades. This move came as a result of player complaints about visibility problems and was reached through a joint effort of the International Ice Hockey Federation, the International Olympic Committee, and the organizers of the tournament.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey tournament has seen a major change as the boards of the Milan ice rinks have been repainted in lighter blue and green shades. This move came as a result of player complaints about visibility problems and was reached through a joint effort of the International Ice Hockey Federation, the International Olympic Committee, and the organizers of the tournament.
