An accessible — and fun — winter staple in Alberta is getting a boost in funding thanks to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.

Josh Remai and his team of volunteers have kept a pair of outdoor rinks running in smooth condition for the past five years, although their jobs go beyond just flooding the ice.

CJOB Sports Show host Christian Aumell spent the past two months exploring Winnipeg's outdoor hockey rinks. Here's what he learned.