He says he has pondered opening a bar on the ice but figures there are too many people driving on and off the ice already.

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"We weren't real thrilled" about the bar opening last year, said Otter Tail County Sheriff Brian Schlueter, noting that ambulances and squad cars don't go on the ice, so responders would have to walk or find a snowmobile in an emergency.

WSJ: Fishing Is Just Not the Same Without a Very Cold Brew

Palace's other full-back Danny Butterfield also caught the eye and was unlucky to see his speculative shot hit the bar in the opening half.

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