I get that Joe! The tops of my boards are laser leveled if they over-overflow, they will all over flow. In other words, I have already completed what you are suggesting. Someone told me that unless we get good cold temps, Ie: less than 10 degrees, that the layering is the way to go. If you say that...

One cautionary note: depending on the depth of water where your rink is, you may need to tie off the suction so it doesn't drop to the bottom of the lake. If it does, you will pump up one hell of a lot of mud and sand which will ruin your day and your blades! Other than that, it's pretty straight f...

As noted above, I'm Erin from Lowell, MA. While I never got to play organized hockey (my mother didn't allow it because she wanted me to grow up with all my own teeth), I've been a fan since I was but a wee tike. Still have my first little pair of skates, complete with Strawberry Shortcake laces. T...

Hey all, Glad to be apart of this forum. Ive grown up on a lake all my life and pond hockey has been a part of life, hopefully i can contribute to the group and also get some new ideas for my backyard rink as well. I have played in a few pond hockey tourneys as well. Happy Pond Hockey to all, -Dann...

Although our winters this far North are harsh, they do have some advantages. The city flooded us 17 days ago and even though we had a warm spell in the upper 30's, the rink held up great. Rink is 51 X 71 and played for a second straight Saturday night with the fellas. 3 on 3 for a couple of hours. ...

Wow, beauty. What do they use for lines in the middle?

Looks awesome! You said it...the most important thing is that they are having fun. My first rink was a rickety OSB plywood number with four different types of supports (wooden stakes, rebar, etc). But it held water, and then ice, and my son took his first-ever steps within its boards. That fact alon...

Thanks Aggnes...welcome to the forums! Raising my own hockey nuts up in NH...great stuff. Nothing like observing the game from younger eyes.

That is great, great stuff Dave. My kids are still young (5 years, twin 8 month olds), but even with my oldest, I wonder at what point we're going to experience something that will live forever. I didn't have a backyard rink growing up, but one of my fondest outdoor hockey memories was during one of...