"So he has been out here a few times in his pajamas." O'Connor built his own ice rink in his backyard in Shrewsbury four winters ago, right as his son was getting ready to learn how to skate.

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.

Maybe a money-saver Time is the real challenge with transforming a backyard into a miniature hockey arena. Money, not so much — especially compared to the cost of ice time at a proper rink.

ANDOVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The recent stretch of frigid weather in Massachusetts has some people looking for the nearest fireplace, but for skating fanatics, it’s the perfect weather for a ...

They've converted their backyard into an ice skating rink, and it's now in its 10th year running. "I originally started 10 years ago. I had one of those blow-up pools," said David Bara ...

SCREENS. THAT’S THE LYCHEE POND IN THE BACKYARD OF CHRIS VILLAGES. FRANKLIN PARK HOME. HE BUILT THIS ICE RINK FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW. WHEN MY OLDEST WAS FIVE. WE HAD AN IDEA THAT WE WANTED ...

They’ve converted their backyard into an ice skating rink, and it’s now in its 10th year running. “I originally started 10 years ago. I had one of those blow-up pools,” said David Bara ...