O'Connor built his own ice rink in his backyard in Shrewsbury four winters ... "Every time when I can see them skating, or ...

Some snow, freezing temperatures, access to a hose and water supply and a little elbow grease are all you need to make your own backyard skating ... make good ice. As you flood your rink's base ...

ANDOVER - 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 backyard ice rink.