The Puck Stops And Shoots Here

Saying that the Hart family of Grafton loves hockey may be understating the case. Dan Hart and his three sons, Nick, 13, Tyler, 10 and Jack, 5, spent about an hour clearing a section of Lake Ripple earlier this week to create their own hockey rink. Then they enjoyed the bright sun and fresh air Wednesday as they slapped shot after shot into the net. The family also plays hockey in a 55-foot rink in their backyard. Nick and Tyler also play for the Minutemen in Marlborough. But pond skating beats everything, Dan said. "I like the nostalgia,'' he said. "It's great being out in the sun.''