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• Clayton
Amos,
Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.
• Brad
Ashton,
Castlegar, BC
• Craig
Jenkins,
Stratford, PEI
• the
Laprairie family,
Regina, Sask.
• Richie
Sware,
Edmonton, Alta.
• Bruce Wakewich,
Barrie, Ont.
• Amy Wanvig,
Calgary, Alta.
• Mark Warren,
Rockwood, Ont.
• S. Gaudet,
Tignish, PEI
• Patrick
Wells,
Conception Bay, Nfld.
ABOUT
THE CONTEST
Viewers were asked to build a backyard
rink and send in a photo of the rink and essay
of 250 words or less which tells their story.
The
entries were judged on their creativity and quality
of rink construction, and the accompanying essay.
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a backyard rink takes me back to the times when I was
a boy in Camrose, Alberta. I used to skate down the back
alley to the neighbors outdoor rink. We spent all our
spare hours playing hockey. It was in our blood to be
there night and day and play the great Canadian game.
 Even
at age 36, I still love to lace the skates and take
shots on goal. I want to be able to share my childhood
experiences and memories with my kids and wife and as
a family build a new tradition on our own rink.
My
rink is 51 feet long by 14 feet wide. A sand box and
garden in the summer, this backyard space in is transformed
into our backyard rink . With yellow rink board, center
ice, blue lines, goal lines and faceoff dots, this rink
invites all hockey lovers to take to the ice and feel
like they are in the NHL. In addition, I have logos
to add the professional touch to the surface.
For
those late night overtime games, I have adjustable lighting,
plus a fire pit to keep everyone warm during "intermissions."
It is our version of the second period "Hot Stove"
segment on HNIC. For those who would rather watch than
play, I have also added a spectators area for all fans
to cheer on their favourite family player.
I
hope that the Tradition Continues ... when my children
do this for their children.
Brad
Ashton
Castlegar, B.C.
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