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Training Drills For Your Backyard Rink
Training Drills For Your Backyard Rink
One of the secrets to many of the successes in the NHL lies in a player’s backyard growing up. Professional players got a huge advantage as kids if they had a rink, full size or miniature, by their house where…
Maine Pond Hockey Classic Reveals Trophy Photos
Maine Pond Hockey Classic Reveals Trophy Photos
The Stanley Cup. The Art Ross. The Prince of Wales. Hockey is full of famous trophies, each carrying with them an encyclopedia of history, memories, and stories. Now you can add another to the list – the championship trophies presented…
New England Youth Pond Hockey Jamboree – The Most Sought After Tournament in New England
New England Youth Pond Hockey Jamboree – The Most Sought After Tournament in New England
It all started with an idea. Richard Wood, Springfield College professor by day and hockey dad by night (and early weekend morning), was sitting with some friends at the Vermont Pond Hockey Classic when the group had an idea. Create…
Outdoor Hockey Holiday Gift Guide
Outdoor Hockey Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season can be difficult. You have family staying at your place for far too long, a dozen fancy meals to cook, and a seemingly growing number of children to appease. You need to find the decorations, untangle the…

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…

Joe ProulxMay 17, 2011May 17, 2011 Pond Hockey No Comments
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Reader Photos: Pete Thalmann

Reader Photos: Pete Thalmann

There are backyard rinks, and there are Backyard Rinks. Then there is Pete Thalmann’s BACKYARD RINK. Forgive me if I’m shouting. From the outside, it looks relatively unassuming. A 30’x60′ slab behind the Thalmann’s Massachusetts home, its outward appearance mimics…

Joe ProulxApril 6, 2011April 6, 2011 Backyard Rinks 1 Comment
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How To Drain, Dismantle, and Store Your Backyard Rink

How To Drain, Dismantle, and Store Your Backyard Rink

You’ll have to trust me on this one, but I’m writing this with a scowl. While everyone else is giddy with anticipation over the approaching warmth, we rinkbuilders are left with the saddest of sights: our new home-made reflecting pools.…

Joe ProulxApril 1, 2011March 26, 2015 Backyard Rinks 5 Comments
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The End Is Here

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…

Joe ProulxMarch 23, 2011April 6, 2011 Backyard Rinks 5 Comments
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Announcing Our Charity Magnet Drive!

Announcing Our Charity Magnet Drive!

Let me ask you one simple question: how will you spend $3 today? Will you grab a coffee and donut on the way into the office? Maybe buy a couple songs on Itunes or rent a couple Redbox movies? What…

Joe ProulxMarch 7, 2011 Misc Hockey No Comments
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