The first time my son tried hockey skates, I bribed him with a donut. He had just turned 5, and Mentor Ice Arena was offering ...

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.

The Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink has not one, but two NHL regulation size rinks, where skaters can enjoy public skating, public hockey, skating with stick and puck or skating lessons.

Ice skating at the Tohko Dome costs $10 per person, and skate rentals are available for an additional cost at the King Pine Rental Shop. When: King Pine Ski's rink is open every day until the end ...