Save Mart Center can't figure out how to make ice
What's with the Save Mart Center's inability to put down safe ice for a hockey match? Seems like they ought to have that down by now. But for the second time in a year, a Fresno Falcons game was postponed because of unsafe ice at the SMC. Today's match with the Bakersfield Condors was scrapped and reportedly will be rescheduled for Tuesday evening. Check The Bee's sports section Tuesday morning for details of the rescheduled contest.
Of course, the game will only be played if the folks at the SMC can figure out how the icemaker works. SMG, the management company, puts down the ice, and needs to explain this pattern of problems. Getting the playing surface in proper shape seems fairly basic.
Maybe the Falcons should consider returning their home games to downtown Fresno. At least Selland Arena can get the ice down in time for a match. Of course, SMG also manages the downtown arena.