As part of Third Assist's "Ultimate Pond Hockey Resource" we've reached out to the best pond hockey tournaments taking place this winter in the United States. We want to know where they're at, what makes them unique, and why we should visit this upcoming winter. Safe to say we're sold on the following tournaments.

Lake in the Hills Pond Hockey Tournament

Location of Tournament:
Indian Trail Beach, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Time of Year: 
Mid January, Saturday - January 19th (Starts at 8 AM)​

Ages Welcomed to Play:
Adults 18+

Size of the Tournament: 
Tournament History has ranged from 8-16 Teams

Special Entertainment:
Grown men playing Pond Hockey!​

Any Special Vendors?
Local restaurant catering following the Tournament! 

What Sets This Tournament Apart:
Lake in the Hills is unique in that it has a lake and the proper resources to offer these types of activities that other surrounding areas cannot. While others may have Ice Hockey; we literally put the "Pond" in "Pond Hockey".

Third Assist's Take: 
We have an affinity for tournaments which bring the game of pond hockey back to its roots. Lake in the Hills Pond Hockey Tournament is one of the smaller tournaments we feature, but it has all you need for a fun environment surrounding the game. This is a local event which pulls in participants from all over, but most importantly you get the community here. These are often the most fun!

Where to Learn More About This Tournament: 
www.facebook.com/lakeinthehillsIL

*All photos used by permission from tournament.