I live in Ohio, and my six year-old son is becoming a hockey nut, and my daughter enjoys skating as well. My wife's father used to freeze over her backyard when she was a kid, and three years ago she thought it would be a good idea to build our own rink.

Each year the rink has gotten bigger, and the mistakes fewer. I love watching the kids and their friends have a blast. Thanks for the site, and now the forum.

Hey Jim - welcome! Having the wife's buy-in is huge, so congrats on that accomplishment. It certainly helps when the kids are hockey-crazy, doesn't it? Good luck this year and thanks for signing up.