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Edmonton Oilers 2024 Final Center Ice and Rink Layout at Rogers Place - NHL Graphics Report an Error Rogers Place Rogers Place Bowl Credit: Eurohockey.com Rogers Place Construction Credit: Rogers Place Rogers Place 1/5 Rogers Place Edmonton, AB Canada Rink Dimensions 200x85 Feet Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a hockey venue and 20,734 as a concert venue. TheFaceoff.net ©2026 Graphics on this site may not be sold or used for profit. Use of graphics for personal use only is permitted with credit and link back to thefaceoff.net. Edmonton Oilers 2024 Final Stanley Cup Final Center Ice Logo and Rink Layout Additional Layouts Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Related Rinks Arena Rogers Place Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a hockey venue and 20,734 as a concert venue. Current Season Photos comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Edmonton Oilers 2025 Final Center Ice and Rink Layout at Rogers Place - NHL Graphics Report an Error Rogers Place Rogers Place Bowl Credit: Eurohockey.com Rogers Place Construction Credit: Rogers Place Rogers Place 1/5 Rogers Place Edmonton, AB Canada Rink Dimensions 200x85 Feet Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a hockey venue and 20,734 as a concert venue. TheFaceoff.net ©2026 Graphics on this site may not be sold or used for profit. Use of graphics for personal use only is permitted with credit and link back to thefaceoff.net. Edmonton Oilers 2025 Final Stanley Cup Final Center Ice Logo and Rink Layout Additional Layouts Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Pre-Game Ice Post-Game Ice 3D Rink Graphic Related Rinks Arena Rogers Place Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a hockey venue and 20,734 as a concert venue. Current Season Photos comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

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Recently a channel on YouTube called IceWyre featured our rinks in a Center Ice Ranking video. Take a look and see what you think of his rankings! Also check out his other videos on his channel here: IceWyre - YouTube

There was always a specific moment when the regular season felt officially over. It wasn’t just the jerseys off the player's backs or the increased intensity; it was the visual transformation of the rink itself. For decades, seeing the Stanley Cup Playoff logos painted into the ice just beyond the blue lines was the ultimate signal that the quest for Lord Stanley’s trophy had begun. Today, if you look at that same patch of ice through your TV screen, you’re more likely to see an ad for a sportsbook or a car insurance provider. The physical logos are gone, replaced by a digital frontier that has fundamentally changed the aesthetics of the postseason. A Tale of Two Eras: The Logo Traditions The history of playoff branding on the ice is a story of two distinct eras. The Neutral Zone Era (1989–2007):   For nearly 20 years, the NHL painted two Stanley Cup logos in the neutral zone, but only for the teams that reached the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Final. It was a badge of honor—a visual reward for making it to the final four. The Blue Line Era (2008–2020):   Starting in the 2008 Playoffs, the league expanded the tradition. Every team that made it to the post-season had the "Stanley Cup Playoffs" fabric logos installed into the ice just outside the blue lines. This era became the visual gold standard for fans, lasting through the 2020 "bubble" playoffs in Toronto and Edmonton. The Great Ad Swap While the logos were the most visible change, another shift happens in the corners. During the regular season, the ice in the corners usually feature local sponsors—the hometown pizza shop or a regional law firm. However, once the playoffs hit, the league takes over. These prime "high-impact" corners are swapped out for league-wide sponsors. Because the camera spends so much time following the puck into the corners during puck battles, these spots are some of the most expensive real estate in sports. The Rise of Digital Advertising So, why did the logos disappear after 2020? The answer lies in virtual on-ice overlays. The NHL realized that the white space just beyond the blue lines—exactly where the playoff logos used to sit—was the perfect "canvas" for virtual ads. By keeping the physical ice clean, the league can superimpose high-value, rotating digital ads for the television audience. For the league, it’s a massive revenue win. For the fans in the arena, it’s a bit of lost magic. The ice no longer "feels" like the playoffs because the broadcast technology treats the playing surface as a dynamic billboard. How to Bring the Magic Back The good news? We don't have to choose between revenue and tradition. There is still plenty of "dead air" on a sheet of ice where digital ads don't usually live. The NHL could easily restore the playoff atmosphere by getting creative with placement: The "Mirror" Placement:  Move the playoff logos up or down to align with the existing ads just on the other side of the blue lines. Behind the Nets:  The trapezoid and the area directly behind the goal line are often underutilized. Placing a "Finals" logo there would be visible during every wrap-around attempt and goal celebration. Just Outside the Center Circle: Just two small unassuming Stanley Cup logos to each side of the center circle would be better than nothing and would stay out of the way of advertising. Some arena's might need to adjust this however to accommodating their existing arena logos if they stick out too far from the circle. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are about history and prestige. While the digital age is here to stay, bringing back those iconic on-ice markers would go a long way in making the "Quest for the Cup" feel like the special event it is.

Check out Brodie Brazil's Top 5 NHL center ice designs, and his thoughts on some of our concept designs. Check out more videos on his channel here: Brodie Brazil - YouTube Note: The Red Wings ice in his video is missing the Hockeytown text. This was not his fault. There was a glitch on our site for a brief time where the logo was not showing up on the downloadable link. He pulled graphics during this brief time. I apologize for the error on our site.