Boson Distribution SE has developed HIPPOTRON® ICE technology, which focuses on reducing costs and increasing the quality of ice surfaces in hockey stadiums.
has developed the HIPPOTRON® ICE technology, building on nearly 30 years of research. It focuses on reducing the costs associated with the production and treatment of ice and improving the quality of the ice surfaces of hockey stadiums.
The device has been on the market since 2013 and has been gradually tested at ice rinks in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Based on measurements, each of these ice rinks showed savings. HIPPOTRON® ICE is already in its 4th generation of development.
HIPPOTRON®ICE complements existing technologies at the rink and increases their efficiency.
HIPPOTRON® ICE complements the existing technologies in the stadium and increases its efficiency.
Device benefits
It reduces the cost of producing and treating ice
The ice freezes faster, is of higher quality, stronger, smoother, and faster.
The concrete slab operates at 1–2 °C higher for the same ice surface temperature.
Minimization of limescale build-up in the snow groomer and shorter grooming time.
Less compacted snow = the puck glides better and less snow sticks to it.
Environmental aspect
It ranks among socially responsible and sustainable technologies
The device simulates the action of the sun on liquids in nature
It reduces the energy requirements of the operation of winter stadiums
HIPPOTRON® ICE has a positive effect on climate change
Installation of HIPPOTRON® ICE
Ice fields that use technology
References
User experience
Jaroměř Ice Stadium
Pavel Martínek
vedoucí oddělení ASVAJ
Installation Date: August 17, 2023We installed the HIPPOTRON® ICE technology on August 17, 2023, just before the start of the main season. Our primary goals were to optimize th...
Implementation Speed & Sustainability Report
Installation Date: January 18, 2024Speed of Implementation: The system was fully operational within a few hours.
Su...
Operational Efficiency & Technical Performance
Installation Date: September 2023Operating Adjustments: The existing ice was planed down by 1 cm, and the cooling temp...
Technical Performance & Reliability Report
Installation Date: July 26, 2023Performance: Water freezes faster, and players have praised the improved glide of the puck...
Installation Overview & Technical Impact
Installation Date: December 2023Improved Properties: The ice is harder and more resistant to grooves and unevenness.
Fa...
HIPPOTRON® ICE Technology Performance Report
The HIPPOTRON® ICE technology has been in use here since December 2023. Key observations and technical improvements include:...
The Piešťany Ice Stadium has been using HIPPOTRON® ICE technology since the 2025/2026 season. The primary goals for implementing this technology were:Improving ice qualit...
We would like to thank you for the opportunity to test the Hippotron Ice System in Chur. The early
feedbacks are very positive, both from the operator side as well as from players...
Since August 2023, we have been using HIPPOTRON® ICE technology. Ice makers praise it for freezing the ice faster and improving its quality. Coaches also say that the quality is no...
