You strategically positioned your rink to maximize the shade from your neighbor’s oak tree. You purchased a used sail from a boat supply store and strung it up to block the sun. You emptied your freezer of ice cubes, microwave…
Reader Videos: Sheamus Kelleher’s Massive Backyard Rink
I received a note from reader Sheamus Kelleher about two weeks ago. In it, he says: Check out our family rink. Â We have hosted two parties for the Plymouth Sharks (Mites) and we have lots of great pictures. Â Let me…
Outdoor Hockey Goes Mainstream
When I first dove into the world of backyard rinks and outdoor hockey, part of the allure was the feeling that you were part of something special. Building a backyard rink placed you into a fraternity of passionate, dedicated, and…
Ross Bergen’s 2010-2011 Backyard Rink Video
Last June we introduced you to an enterprising 22-year-old named Ross Bergen. Bergen, a student at UMass Boston, has been building a rink in his parents’ backyard since 2007, and produced a time-lapse video of his 2009-2010 rink. To date,…
Backyard Hockey Equipment Drive Prize List
Two weeks ago we told you about our Backyard Hockey Equipment Drive to benefit Restore Hockey. We’ve had some folks sign up to host equipment collection skating parties, but we need more help. What do you need to do to…
