If you feel the ice cracking beneath you before a fall, prepare yourself for the shock of cold water. The shock of the water causes immediate changes in breathing and heart rate, so it is not to be underestimated.
NHL warns top players will not show up for Winter Olympics if venue is unsafe
Top NHL players may skip the 2026 Olympic hockey tournaments unless Milan's Santagiulia Arena ice is finished, proven safe, and NHL-sized standards met.
