The coolant is how the ice stays frozen, yes even in the cold of winter a series of coolant lines that run under the entire rink along with a series of pumps is what keeps the rink ready for skating and fun.
The pump shut down when the leak was detected as it is designed to do according to an article (NJ.COM) The ice has not been able to fully freeze much to the disappointment of the local high school hockey teams who will have to reschedule practices and matches until the leak is fixed It is amazing that even in freezing temperatures coolant systems are necessary!
That beats falling through the ice, or pulling your child out of one.

On what some may call “the bright side” the below freezing temps and snow have shut down the schools and cancelled practices anyway so the kids get snow days and puts the games and practices in to the built in makeup days already allotted for weather situations.
According to park directors the parts have been ordered and the repairs will be done in house.

Good luck on the repairs and to the teams waiting to practice!
Happy Snow Days!

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Before freezing weather:

• Advise all household members where the main water shutoff valve is located in case of emergency.
• Make sure hoses are disconnected from outside faucets.
• Make sure water pipes in unheated parts of your home, including crawl spaces, are insulated.
• Seal all openings in the basement around the foundation, windows, and doors.
• Pipes in your basement that are close to windows should be insulated.
• Drain all underground irrigation systems.

During freezing weather:

• If a water pipe freezes, NEVER thaw it with an open flame. You may start a fire! Use hot air from a hair dryer, the exhaust from a vacuum cleaner, heat lamps, heat tape, or electric heaters.
• Make sure you heat all rooms of your house that have plumbing fixtures. Water pipes in unheated rooms are subject to freezing and could cause extensive damage.
• If your sinks are on an outside wall, you can leave the cabinet doors open to allow the heat from the room to enter.
• A light bulb can be used to thaw pipes slowly, by placing it next to pipes that are frozen (Be sue to keep the bulb away from combustible material.)
• Keep meter box lids closed during winter months to prevent cold air from freezing the meter. (Don’t remove snow if you don’t have to. It helps insulate the meter.)
• If you have experienced problems in the past during freezing periods and you have exhausted all other solutions, you can leave a trickle of water running from the faucet highest in the house. This trickle should be a steady stream slightly larger than the lead of a pencil.

If you need additional advice, call your local water department.