PHILADELPHIA — Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most of the recent deep freeze to build backyard ice skating rinks.

It’s been years in the making, but the Brandon Valley Hockey Association is finally watching a longtime dream come true.

A new ice rink is being proposed in Dover. A website and Facebook page for the proposed Dover Civic Arena are both live. The arena’s renderings show its plans to be the new home for the Delaware ...