If you’re even a little tuned in to sports these last few years, you already know that concussions are a hot-button topic. Hockey stars like Sidney Crosby and Patrice Bergeron have missed months of their careers because of head injuries,…
The Backyard Rinkbuilder’s Commandments – Your Contribution Requested
A few weeks ago, I posted a link on our Facebook page to a John Buccigross article that helps new (and existing) hockey parents understand what to do, and what not to do, so that everyone enjoys the youth hockey…
Algonquin (IL) Moose To Hold Pond Hockey Tune-Up
I’m willing to bet my first pond hockey experience mimics many others: I sent a bunch of emails to hockey friends to determine interest, assembled a team, showed up to the tourney excited to play…and subsequently got blown off the…
Summer Hockey In Chicago
I am very excited to share with you the first contribution from the newest member of Backyard-Hockey.com, Kevin Stow. Kevin is a former collegiate goalie who played his puck at Oswego State. These days he dons the pads in Chicago-area…
