 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. Location of Tournament: Silverthorne, Colorado Time of Year: February 14-16, 2020  Ages Welcomed to Play: 16+ with parental consent Size of the Tournament: 200 teams, 6 divisions, 1,200 players, 15,000 people total at event Special Entertainment: Apres Ice Party Hockey Hair Project (Saturday night February 15)  What Sets This Tournament Apart: The combination of Colorado scenic views (Rocky Mountains), entertainment, but most importantly the people who return year after year for this tournament. The fan loyalty is unbelievable and we are so grateful to everyone who has participated in this tournament year after year. Third Assist's Take: This tournament is situated over President’s day weekend in the heart of the Colorado winter. Perfect timing yes, but also appears to be the perfect location for a getaway tournament or even easier, a fun drive from the Denver metro area. It’s situated in the heart of Colorado’s ski country with Rocky Mountain views and plenty of snow. On our side we think the location is the selling point, but it doesn’t lack in production either. A couple years running and over 200 teams means this may be one of the top tournaments you'll find out west.  Where to Learn More About This Tournament:
www.coloradopondhockey.com Pabst Pond Hockey Facebook Pabst Pond Hockey Instagram *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. The Labatt Lineup- USA Hockey Pond Hockey Nationals, New England Pond Hockey Classic, and The Lake Champlain Pond Hockey ClassicLocation of Tournament: Eagle River, Wisconsin Meredith, New Hampshire Colchester, Vermont Time of Year: February 8-10, 2019 February 1-3, 2019 February 8-10, 2019  Ages Welcomed to Play: Adults 21+. Sponsored by Labatt Blue- makes sense! Size of the Tournament: Eagle River, WI is over 2000 players. Meredith, NH is over 2000 players. Colchester, VT is over 1200 players. Special Entertainment: We're going to venture a guess you'll find a nicely stocked beer tent here among other awesome food, drink, hockey vendors at all three locales.  What Sets This Tournament Apart: These are the large-scale, well-run, well-established tournaments in the pond hockey world. They frequently sell out well before the holidays, as they did this year. You can expect lots of teams, lots of food and drinks, and lots of entertainment. This may sound like a mass-produced tournament, but each one is a reflection of the area where it's being played. One size does not fit all, and that's what makes this tournament line-up so cool. Third Assist's Take: These tournaments have been going on for over a decade now and have got it figured out. When you sign up to one of these events you have a good idea of what you're getting into, and it does not disappoint. These represent the upper tier of national tournaments and if you're looking to get on the big stage of pond hockey, these are the tournaments for you.  Where to Learn More About This Tournament:
www.usahockey.com/pondhockey www.pondhockeyclassic.com/newengland www.pondhockeyclassic.com/lakechamplain *All photos used by permission from tournament.  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. Labatt Blue Upper PENINSULA Pond Hockey TOURNAMENTLocation of Tournament: St. Ignace, Michigan Time of Year: February 14-17, 2019  Ages Welcomed to Play: 21+. It's a Labatt Blue tournament after all. Size of the Tournament: 7 divisions which means 200 teams and over 1200 people total Special Entertainment: Live music on the lake!  What Sets This Tournament Apart: Lake Huron! With a setting on the Upper Peninsula this one is uniquely Michigan. Third Assist's Take: This tournament has been going for over a decade now. It's part of the Labatt Blue pond hockey lineup. Over 200 teams and over 250 games. If you're looking for a classic pond hockey tournament on one of the largest "ponds" in the US then this one should top your list. Check out the link below to learn even more!  Where to Learn More About This Tournament:
www.labattbluepondhockey.com/uppondhockeychampionships *All photos used by permission from tournament.  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. Last Frontier Pond Hockey ClassicLocation of Tournament: At The Burkshore Marina in Big Lake, Alaska. Exact Address: 3610 S. Burkeshore Dr. Big Lake Alaska Time of Year: March 8-10 2019  Ages Welcomed to Play: Youth and Adults Size of the Tournament: 9 Divisions (U10,U14, U18, Novice, Co-Ed, Open, Women, Elite, 49ers) 107 in 2018 Special Entertainment: Two free concerts for those 21+ on Friday and Saturday nights. This is in addition to fireworks Saturday night, and a free family rink available weekend-long.  Any Special Vendors: 49th State Brewing Company provides great food, beer garden, food trucks, etc... What Sets This Tournament Apart: One word: Alaska. Oh, the trophy here is pretty amazing too. Third Assist's Take: This tournament is truly one-of-a-kind. It takes place on Big Lake which is about a hour out of the state's largest city of Anchorage. The owners of Third Assist are originally from Anchorage, and Big Lake was one of the first places we played pond hockey. It only makes sense that Alaska's premier tournament takes place in a setting like Big Lake. Cool setting, cool music, cool trophies. This is on our pond hockey bucket-list.  Where to Learn More About This Tournament:
www.akpond.com www.facebook.com/lastfrontierpondhockey *All photos used by permission from tournament. |
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