Driven in large part by the popularity of the NHL's Winter Classic,
outdoor hockey is enjoying an unprecedented revival. For a sport that
began under the open sky, a backyard rink allows for a return to the
origins of the game and can provide a memorable neighborhood gathering
place and a place for players to train without the expense of indoor ice
rental.
In Backyard Ice Rink, blogger and professional rink builder Joe Proulx
guides you through every step of building your own backyard ice skating
rink. From the simplest wooden frame to elaborate tall-board rinks, from
measuring the slope in your yard to constructing your frame using parts
found at your local hardware store, Proulx makes the project easy to
tackle. In addition to the four easy-to-follow photo-intensive rink
plans, Proulx also covers ice maintenance, building your own bench and
goals, teardown, and storage through the summer months.