Ep. 35 - The ODR Podcast - Nate and Ben Niemela

Presented by Polar Bear Rinks This week on The ODR Podcast, we’re joined by Nate and Ben Niemela for a deep dive into local outdoor hockey history. The guys share stories from 30th Street, breaking down what made that rink special. We talk outdoor rinks past and present, how some of the oldest ODRs in the area were built, maintained, and survived Minnesota winters, and why they meant so much to the communities around them. From frozen hoses and late-night flooding to unforgettable games and characters, this episode is packed with classic outdoor hockey stories. If you love pond hockey, backyard rinks, or the history behind the game we all grew up playing, this one’s for you. Presented by Polar Bear Rinks.