The subtle change of season between late fall and early winter brings hope to every young hockey player’s dreams. As the temperatures gradually dip below freezing, and the first flakes of snow cover the cold, hard ground, a phenomenon unseen for a majority of the year known as the outdoor hockey rink begins to sweep across the great lands of Canada and the northern United States.
Outdoor hockey’s allure is a special experience for all players regardless of age. It doesn’t matter if it’s a backyard rink, a small patch of ice on a local reservoir or a full-fledged regulation-sized rink inside a baseball or football venue for the Winter Classic or Stadium Series.