To cover the roofing plywood clips, a piece of Styrofoam was used. A hole drill bit about 2 1/2" in size was used to create the small discs from a larger one. The slice was done with a razor knife and the small disc was attached to the larger one with silicone and safety pins.

Notice also that the static cling NJ Devils stickers were glued to the base. Shipped as a square, all the clear surrounding background was cut away from the stickers. The rink is looking complete now with the center line and the logo.

Almost there! The sparklers are pushed in at about a 15 degree angle. A total of 6 are used per piece. A total of 6 curly ribbons are also used and are secured into the upper small disc. The curly ribbon hides all the connecting pieces required for the sticks. It also finishes off the centerpieces.

Remember the candle? In the center of the centerpiece is an upside down shot glass. It's a wide glass, not your normal type. The hockey puck is siliconed to the shot glass. The glass can be removed to activate the flickering candles, then placed back over the candle. With the lights turned low, the centerpiece has a candle flickering in the center, encased within glass. Pretty neat effect. Each centerpiece has a puck from the opposing team (matching the stick).

The only thing left is to secure the balloons. Even this is going to be done in an unconventional manner. Time for the fishing string. Click below to see the finished centerpiece as displayed on each table.