Hockey has long been associated with cold, long winter days in Canada. However, kids from all corners of the globe enjoy playing this fast-paced, fun sport. One of the problems with playing ice hockey in some areas is getting time on the local rinks. If you happen to have a child who aspires to be the next NHL star and you live in a climate that is cold at least part of the year, a backyard ice rink may be a good idea. Having an ice surface right outside the back door lets your little hockey player get in all the practice time they want.
Decades ago many families had a sheet of ice in their yard. The construction of it was fairly simple. Once the snow fell, it would be smoothed out, plywood would be placed around the perimeter of where the backyard ice rink would go and mom or dad would stand out …
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