Abstract: An ice painting device is provided for use with a source of paint for painting an ice surface. The source of paint includes a source outlet and a closeable valve for selectively closing a flow of paint from the source outlet. The painting device includes a wand for holding by an operator. The painting device further includes a conduit system associated with the wand for transporting the paint. The conduit system defines a passage having a passage inlet and a passage outlet. The passage inlet is fluidically connectable to the source outlet. The conduit system is configured to provide fluid flow characteristics selected so that when the valve is closed, paint is substantially prevented from flowing through the passage outlet. The conduit system is configured to have fluid flow characteristics that are selected so that when the valve is closed paint is substantially prevented from flowing through the passage outlet.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a hockey net protector including an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer includes an elongate band of tear resistant and puncture resistant material. The outer layer has an inside face, an upper edge and a lower edge. The inner layer has a plurality of grommets mounted thereon for connecting the protector to a hockey net. The inner layer is attached to the inside face of the outer layer, so that the grommets are covered by the outer layer.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a hockey net protector including an outer layer and an inner layer. Tho outer layer includes an elongate band of tear resistant and puncture resistant material. The outer layer has an inside face, an upper edge and a lower edge. The inner layer has a plurality of grommets mounted thereon for connecting the protector to a hockey net.