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 ...

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.

Everyone that has built a backyard rink has the same story--it is a labor of love.

People around the country are building private rinks — some with as little as a garden hose and patience. Jeff Senatore plays ice hockey in his backyard in Lebanon, Tenn. “The nostalgia and ...

The Williams family has been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years, attracting kids from all across the neighborhood.

Enthusiasts who spend the time and money to have backyard ice rinks range from big spenders who erect pricey ice temples to folksy purists who revel in the ...

Everyone that has built a backyard rink has the same story--it is a labor of love.

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.

People around the country are building private rinks — some with as little as a garden hose and patience.