The Rink Rater Blog
Rink news, hockey family tips and stories from the stands.

The Hotel that Built a Rink in Its Parking Garage
A Canadian Hotel built a mini-stick rink in their parking garage! Huge winner!
Have You Heard of the Third Team?
The Officials must be protected at all costs! Treat them right and our sport continues to grow.
Beer League Tribute Game to Our Lost Goalie
A beautiful tribute to an incredible guy.
Nothing Beats Playing Hockey with Your Kid/s!
It’s been incredible having this kid home and getting out to play a few times a week! He goes back to UT Knoxville this week for his Senior Year! Time…
Simsbury, CT's International Skating Center of Connecticut has some great reviews! Our…
Simsbury, CT's International Skating Center of Connecticut has some great reviews! Our Head Rink Manager skates there all the time :) Highly recommended!
Jacket Gate at the Ice Vault
Who is right, who's wrong and who suffers based on the results!?
Neck Guards in Hockey One Piece of Equipment No Player Should Ignore
Why neck guards are one of the most critical pieces of safety gear your kid can wear on the ice!
Rink Rater RETURNS to the Ice!
The #1 Hockey Rink Review App is back on the ice!

