Backyard Ice Rinks: A Hockey Fan’s Dream Come True
Wilmette resident Kevin Smale always wanted a backyard ice rink. A self-described hockey fanatic, Smale spent much of his youth playing outdoor hockey with his brother and friends in Ontario, Canada. His stepfather, Bruce Hood, was a NHL referee who was the first ref in NHL history to officiate 1000 games. Smale acquired his backyard […]
