I was going to say that I didn't particularly agree with that, but having downloaded the data I can see that you are quite correct, and Arctic sea ice has hit a record low for the 28th of February. Having said that maximum extent can run well into March (20th) as it did last year. Antarctic sea ice is at almost the same level as it was last year, making it 4th highest since records began in 1979 (for the 28th of February).

http://wp.me/p3yVic-17u