About

Herb Brooks inspired many people, and not just through his extraordinary coaching success. His emphasis on keeping hockey fun for everyone who wants to play resonated with many.

Not long after his death, Herb’s family, his son, Dan, his daughter, Kelly Brooks Paradise, and his cousin, Bill Weller, took up the mantle and created the Herb Brooks Foundation. 

They also discovered that many people in the hockey community were more than willing to donate their time and expertise to help, while others gave money. Today, the foundation's mission is focused on introducing, providing and maintaining a variety of hockey-related opportunities at no cost for our youth — while growing the game.

After years of building his family’s outdoor ice rink “the old-fashioned way,” inventor Dylan Gastel dreamed of an easier way to skate at home.  

In 2016, he created the EZ ICE 60 Minute Backyard Rink®, the most convenient way to build an outdoor rink without all the hassle.  

Since then, EZ ICE’s revolutionary design has helped over 10,000 families – including many professional hockey players and coaches – experience the magic and memories that come with having a backyard ice rink.

EZ ICE has been committed to growing the game of hockey by making rinks more available for individuals and communities in North America. The company has proudly partnered with organizations such as Make a Wish and the Herb Brooks Foundation to make rink donations.