On a minus 11-degree Friday night in late January, a sheet of ice should have carried a cacophony of hockey sticks slapping pucks, high-pitched giggles and the thud of wobbly skaters hitting the ice.

NORTHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A handful of young girls are getting their start into the world of ice hockey thanks to a golden opportunity to be taught by some of the best in the sport. Hosted by Shoreline Sharks Youth Hockey out of Northford,

Many historians assume that these ancient “bone skates” were utilitarian devices, used for fast transit along frozen rivers and lakes. In 2007, two biophysicists experimenting with replica bone skates concluded that they did require less energy expenditure than walking on the same ice.

Fans can ice skate in Penn State football's Beaver Stadium this week, before and after the historic outdoor ice hockey games.

The adaptive skating event was one of many activities offered during the McCall Winter Carnival, highlighting the spirit of inclusion, community, and connection at the heart of the annual celebration.

There were times when a cold winter brought Baltimore picturesque ponds and lakes without the annoyance of the past week. The winter of 1925-26 was one such stretch. Hundreds of skaters and hockey players found their way to Cochran’s Pond,

Saturday's reopening drew skaters of all ages, with the facility packed as families returned to lace up their skates.