Buzz·Posted on Jan. 8, 201613 Backyard Rinks That Will Give You The ChillsIce, ice, baby.by Sarah AsplerBuzzFeed Staff, CanadaLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Is there anything more awesome than having the freedom to skate whenever you want? View this photo on Instagram 2. Anything better than building your own little slice of heaven right in your backyard? View this photo on Instagram 3. The answer is no. View this photo on Instagram 4. It's a simple layer of ice. It's a net. It's the feeling of the wind on your cheeks. View this photo on Instagram 5. And when all those elements combine, it's euphoric. It's every hockey player's dream. View this photo on Instagram 6. It's about getting together with your buddies to play the game that we love so much. View this photo on Instagram 7. And it's about sneaking away after dinner to get some extra practice in. View this photo on Instagram 8. It really doesn't matter if the rink is small and simple. View this photo on Instagram 9. Or if it takes up your entire yard. View this photo on Instagram 10. And if put a just little extra work into it, it can blow your goddamned mind. 11. Because having your very own rink is a pretty special feeling. View this photo on Instagram 12. That you never quite seem to get rid of. View this photo on Instagram 13. And when you think about it, Canada really is just one big backyard. So, go build something awesome. View this photo on Instagram Grab the hose and your skates. Lace up, Canada. View this photo on Instagram