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Ice-makers prepare for bandy finals in Västerås with confidence

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  • Ice-makers in Västerås are preparing bandy ice for the SM finals, requiring many hours of careful craftsmanship.
  • Joachim Hedh, an ice-maker, describes ice-making as a science dependent on temperature, humidity, and small margins.
  • Hedh feels confident the ice will be good for the weekend, though specific details about the finals are not yet known.

According to sources, many hours of careful craftsmanship are required to create the perfect bandy ice before the final nerves arrive and the gold jubilation can break out. Joachim Hedh, one of the ice-makers for the SM finals and the work leader at Västmanlands fastighetsskötsel responsible for operations at the Rocklunda area, describes the task as a science. "Ice is a science, it's small margins we have to work with," Hedh said.

Temperature, humidity, and small margins are factors that play a big role in ice-making, making it a craft where several factors must align simultaneously to achieve the perfect ice. The exact number of hours needed to prepare the ice for the finals has not been specified. Hedh expressed optimism about the current conditions, stating, "It feels stable and good.

Ice is a science, it's small margins we have to work with.

Joachim Hedh, Ice-maker for SM finals and work leader at Västmanlands fastighetsskötsel

" He feels confident that the ice will be good, and the ice situation for the weekend feels stable and good. The specific temperature and humidity levels required for perfect bandy ice remain unknown. The teams playing in the SM finals this weekend and the exact date and time of the event have not been disclosed.

It feels stable and good. I feel confident that it will become good ice.

Joachim Hedh, Ice-maker for SM finals and work leader at Västmanlands fastighetsskötsel
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