Late August is replete with reminders of colder days ahead - a slightly chilling breeze, a solitary leaf that’s changing color, a thicker coating of dew on the lawn after dusk. For those whose minds automatically leap ahead to piles of snow and icy pavement, here’s an encouraging thought: There will be skating again this winter at Fenway Park, long after the Sox are gone.
The 2010 National Hockey League Winter Classic at Fenway was a magical event for Bruins fans and those of the local colleges that played on the outdoor rink. It was also a rare civic coming-together in the doldrums of January, as thousands of Bostonians lined up for a chance to skate on the Fenway ice.
