2023 APH Coverage
what ARE people saying about the first inaugural American Pond Hockey Invitational?
“The first pond hockey tournament in Minocqua WI was a fantastic winter event for everyone of all ages!! It was great to see so many people from all over the country participate. All the volunteers worked really hard to make this event a success and I hope to see this continue on! A big thank you Will for having the vision for the community and pulling this together!!”
“This weekend is officially “Most Fun Weekend of the Winter in Minocqua”! Put it on your calendar for 2024!!!”
“This was a fun, well organized event!”
“Awesome merch. Bought a sweatshirt and haven’t taken it off in 3 days.”
“First class...”
“Great quality, very unique event”
“I love my new beanie, the fit and fabric are top notch! Thank you American Pond Hockey for the fresh gear.”
First Pond Hockey in Minocqua a Success (Lakeland Times)
Pond Hockey Scores for Veterans (WAOW Channel 9)
Pond Hockey is Coming to Minocqua (WXPR Radio)
The Parking Lot Podcast: Recap of APH 2023
Join the party, sign up for 2024:
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Welcome party to take place the evening of Thursday, February 5.
Pool-play games to take place on Friday, Feb 6th and Saturday, Feb 7th
Top 8 teams advance to a single-elimination playoff, with the championship on Sunday, Feb 8th at 11:00 AM.
The Open division is for adult players with any form of organized hockey experience.
American Pond Hockey is four-vs-four, non-contact gameplay. The 70-ft long rinks consist of traditional wooden pond hockey goals (no goalies) and 18-inch tall boards to keep the puck contained.
Athletes can look forward to enjoying benches and patio heaters on every sideline, player-only locker room warming tents, mobile saunas and much more.
Teams are guaranteed 3 games.
Games are two 15-minute running periods with a 5-minute halftime break.
Playoff games ending in a tie will be broken by a “braveheart” - a one-vs-one sudden death overtime period.
Teams can only dress 8 players for any given game. Roster limit is 10 players.
Registration fee includes a $500 non-refundable deposit.