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!!”

— Eileen R

“This weekend is officially “Most Fun Weekend of the Winter in Minocqua”! Put it on your calendar for 2024!!!”

— Mary M

“This was a fun, well organized event!”

— Evan C

“Awesome merch. Bought a sweatshirt and haven’t taken it off in 3 days.”

— Andrew K

“First class...”

— Paul E

“Great quality, very unique event”

— Kevin M

“I love my new beanie, the fit and fabric are top notch! Thank you American Pond Hockey for the fresh gear.”

— John S

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

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The 2026 American Pond Hockey Invitational (Premier)

For players with professional, collegiate, AAA or other elite hockey experience. To be considered for the 2026 Invitational, please be sure to join our waitlist.

Pool games to take place on Friday, February 6. Playoffs start Saturday, Feb 7 in the morning with the Championship in the late afternoon.

The Sequel - A Community Skate Day

American Pond Hockey: The Sequel – Free Community Skating & Hockey

📍 Aqua Bowl, Minocqua

📅 Saturday, February 15, 2025

🕛 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🧊 Event Schedule:

✅ 11:00 AM – Learn to Skate Instruction (30 minutes) – Redman Realty Rink

✅ 12:00 – 3:00 PM – Open Skating & Drop in Hockey

• Rink 1 – Open Skate (All Ages)

• Rink 2 – Open Skate (Kids Only)

• Rink 3 - Youth Pond Hockey

Rink 4 - Adult Pond Hockey

🔥 Additional Activities:

• Curling rink open all afternoon!

• Warming Shelters, Fire Pits& Patio Heaters

• Wood-Burning Sauna

🛑 Safety & Equipment Requirements:

• Helmet required (any helmet will do – bike, ski, or hockey helmets welcome)

• Wrist guards encouraged for true first-time skaters **(not mandatory but recommended)**

⛸ Skate Rentals Available!

A limited number of rental skates will be available on-site for a $5 donation to Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena. Additional rentals are also available at Coontail in Boulder Junction.

🎉 Who Can Join?

This is a free community event for all ages!

Whether you’re a first-time skater, a casual skater, or looking for a friendly game of pond hockey, come enjoy the ice and have some fun.

📄 Waiver & Check-In Info

To participate, register here for free and we’ll email you a digital waiver to sign ahead of time.

🔹 Check in when you arrive – If you’ve already signed the waiver, it’s super simple.

🔹 Walk-ups welcome – We’ll have waivers available on-site for anyone who signs up last-minute.

Sign ahead to save time, or just show up and we’ll get you set up to skate!

📣 Spread the word!Invite friends & family, grab your skates, and enjoy a day on the ice!

Waitlist

The 2026 American Pond Hockey Open

The Open division is for adult players with any form of organized hockey. Join the waitlist for a chance to compete in the open Division in 2026. Returning teams will have an opportunity to register before new teams.

Tentative date: January 30-31, 2026 (subject to change)

2023 APH Coverage