Hockey dad forced to tear down his outdoor rink.

Some people just hate the idea of others having a good time.

An understandably upset father has reached out to the news media after being alerted by his town that he will be forced to tear down his hockey rink effective immediately, this in spite of the fact that he believes it provides a vital service for the children in his neighborhood. The man, named Sasha Royer, is from the town of Candiac, Quebec, Canada and he's built a rink out front of his house so that his children and the children of his neighbors would have a way to exercise and have fun during the ongoing pandemic.

Rules regarding lockdowns have been particularly strict in the province of Quebec with the Government of Quebec implementing yet another lockdown over the holidays, and it seems that Royer was looking for creative solutions to the lack of physical activity being enjoyed by the children. Royer knows full well that building the rink out in front of his house violates the city's local ordinance, however he argues that these unique circumstances should have granted him a pass.

"I pleaded but to no avail. I understand full well that there is a rule but given the circumstances they could have given me the green light, at least for this winter," said Royer as per the Journal de Montreal.

Much to the credit of his neighbors it seems that those living close by to Royer support his decision to build the rink, with several on those neighbors agreeing to comment on camera in support of his outdoor rink. Nonetheless Royer has been asked to destroy the rink by the city, but he seems happy about the fact that this will be easier said than done.

At the point that we've gotten to in the winter season, it's going to be difficult to take down. It's a block of ice. It will only be taken down in the spring," said Royer in conclusion.

Whether or not the city will allow that to happen or will come down on him for not obeying the ordinance remains to be seen.