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.

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. While many ...

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. While many families favor ...