EJ GOTTWALD

Arena Manager William L. Chase Arena Natick, Mass.

EDUCATION CAM, CAO, CAP

WORK EXPERIENCE Ice Technician, SMG (DCU Center) Employed in five rinks throughout his career in industry

THE BEGINNING EJ played hockey growing up and spent tons of hours around the rink, as a scorekeeper, skater monitor and snack bar attendant. He always loved the environment and that is why he has continued working in the industry.

ISI “LOVES” “I love the events that they put on, as well as the annual conference and trade show.”

DID YOU KNOW? Ed enjoys attending Nascar races at different tracks across the country.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS AN ARENA MANAGER

“Getting everyone to respect the building and not treat it as a jungle gym!” WORDS OF WISDOM

“The rink manager is a figure in any community and, in my opinion, building relationships and communicating with the community, the user groups and the public, is what helps keep the rink running smoothly.”

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES Boating, camping and hockey

VOLUNTEER ROLE Vice president, Board of Directors, North East Ice Skating Managers Association (NEISMA)

MOST INTERESTING MOMENT ON THE JOB “I was making ice during an AHL game, and the team’s game crew was out shooting T-shirts into the seating. As I was driving the resurfacer, they shot a shirt and it hit the top of the glass and bounced back under the machine, and the machine won. It ate that shirt right up and took me 30 minutes to remove it. It was pretty comical for all watching!”

38 ISI EDGE WINTER 2016 !”

EJ is a big fan of the Boston Bruins!

EJ and his Dad, Ed.

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