 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. Great Lakes Pond Hockey ClassicLocation of Tournament: Superior, Wisconsin Time of Year: January 25-27, 2019  Ages Welcomed to Play: 18+ Size of the Tournament: Can Accept up to 48 Teams: Divisions which accept teams are Open Division, Rink-Rat Division, Senior Division, and a Women's Division. Special Entertainment: The tournament features live music on Friday and Saturday nights. It also coincides with the Lake Superior Ice Festival which includes family events and fireworks on the lake at night. More about the Ice Festival can be found here: www.lakesuperioricefestival.com  What Sets This Tournament Apart: This event is patterned after the World Pond Hockey Championship held in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick. The Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic began in 2004 and at the time was the only US affiliate/partner of the Plaster Rock Tournament. Some of the key components that sets this tournament apart are that the tournament is volunteer driven, and all profits from the event are directed to the Superior Amateur Hockey Association to positively impact kids lives. The Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic is the only pond hockey tournament played on the largest fresh water pond in the world and one of the only pond hockey tournaments that includes games played under the lights on Friday night. In an area where hockey tradition and excellence have deep roots, the Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic embodies the purity of the sport.  Third Assist's Take:
You read the reasons above about what makes this so unique. One might even go so far as say Lake Superior is the largest pond hockey rink in the world. As for facts we can actually back up, the Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic is a long-standing tournament and is the success model for tournaments taking place in the U.S. This is one of the premier tournaments to register for in the entire Midwest, and all proceeds go to a good cause. Count us in. Where to Learn More About This Tournament: www.greatlakespondhockey.com www.facebook.com/greatlakespondhockeyclassic *All photos used by permission from tournament.
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 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. Frostbite FaceoffLocation of Tournament: Lake Morey Resort (Fairlee, Vermont) Time of Year: January 25-27, 2019  Ages Welcomed to Play: 21+ Size of the Tournament: 90 teams total: 3 Men's Divisions (A/B, C, D/E) 2 Women's Divisions (B/C, D/E) 1 Coed Division Special Entertainment: The tournament features themed parties on Friday and Saturday night. This includes live music, an on-ice DJ, outdoor beer garden, late-night DJ, and Photobooth.  Special Vendors:
Skate sharpening on site, hockey merch, and other sporting goods. What Sets This Tournament Apart: Frostbite Faceoff offers competitive men's and women's divisions in a convenient and beautiful location: The White Mountains of Vermont. With this backdrop you can take part in one of their signature "Friday Night Lights" games. Third Assist's Take: If you're in the area between Burlington and Concord, or looking for a destination tournament, Frostbite Faceoff is one of the best choices out there. You can play outdoors in scenic spot with festivities to keep you entertained all weekend long. We're sold. Where to Learn More About This Tournament: www.frostbitefaceoff.com/ www.facebook.com/frostbitefaceoff/ *All photos used by permission from tournament. |
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