A myth is something people talk about, that never existed. Pond hockey and backyard rinks are a part of our history and culture. It didn't matter where your parents came from, they learned how to flood the ice. Icetime, plain and simple. Pond hockey/backyard rink is not a myth. It existed. Most NHL stars of yesteryear grew up on them. The kids that do well now, play on school teams, local league teams, rep teams and select teams. Add power skate and practicing up an age group. Coach all you want, if you don't get the ice time, you will be behind all the other kids. Upvote for the parents (not just dad), I see a 50/50 split between dads and moms at the rink. If I could put a rink in the backyard I would.