Hollydell Ice Arena has always been a special place to me. My first visit there was when I was five years old, and that was the very first time I ever put on ice skates. I don’t personally remember it, but my parents have always told me about how excited they were when I went on the ice. After this first encounter I would be at this rink for the next 15 years. The amount of lifelong friends I have made, and all the memories of ice hockey are linked to this building. I learned how to ice skate here, and learned the game of ice hockey. My first ever job was also at this rink. I was a freshman in high school, and was offered to be an assistant coach for little kids who wanted to learn how to play. Every time I go back home I visit this rink with some friends, and watch our former high school team play a few games.