Sick of this heat? Angered at the thought of people swimming at your local ponds and lakes? Want to remind yourself what it’s like to shiver? Well, prop open your freezer door, sit in front of it, and check out…

2011 Chatter Cup – Help Families Affected By Autism Spectrum Disorders
In the hockey universe, statistics are everywhere. Some stats are good: wins, goals, an increase in youth enrollment numbers. Some are bad: penalty minutes, losses, a negative +/-. But in the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder, the statistics are downright…

Summer Hockey In Chicago
I am very excited to share with you the first contribution from the newest member of Backyard-Hockey.com, Kevin Stow. Kevin is a former collegiate goalie who played his puck at Oswego State. These days he dons the pads in Chicago-area…

To The New Generation Of Hockey Dads
It has been said, likely by yours truly during a recent 3am twin feeding, that parenthood is one of the most difficult, most exhausting, most rewarding pursuits we can undertake. The difficulties are easy to identify and are everywhere you…
Ford’s “Go Do Adventure” Pond Hockey Video: Part I
I know, I know, it’s been a while. In fact, it’s been my longest writing drought since this site was launched. But it’s for good reasons, I promise. I’ll let you know what they are soon enough. I don’t typically…