Bara said his outdoor rink (ODR) wasn’t always as well-executed. His first one was made from a torn blowup pool, with a thin surface just wide enough to fit his son and one other hockey player.

“He was like, look: I want to teach you guys ice hockey.” To fully freeze over, outdoor ice rinks need several straight days of temperatures below 20 degrees. They get plenty of use in ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most of the recent deep freeze to build backyard ice skating rinks.