A Visitor’s Guide to American Pond Hockey 2025

Written By Will Jeffery

Welcome to the 2025 American Pond Hockey Invitational. Whether you're a player, fan, or first-time visitor, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience.

📍 Event Map

🏒 Schedule of Events

USE THIS LINK For a Tournament Game Schedule & Live Scores

🏆 Contests & Prizes

Throughout the weekend, spectators and players alike can participate in exciting Peoples’ Choice Awards—Winners for each award will be chosen by crowd applause!

  • Best Winter Style Contest (2/6 @ 5 PM) Presented by Coontail - Win a new pair of high performance snowshoes & poles

  • Best Winter Hat Contest (2/6 @ 6:20 PM) Presented by Ross Sportswear – Win a Stormy Kromer Trapper Hat ($99 value)

  • Accuracy Contest (2/6 @ 7 PM) Presented by APH – Score a distance goal to win customized APH FlyLow Leather Mittens ($55 value each)

  • Most Spirited Fan Contest (2/7 @ 12:10 PM) Presented by Lake Hour – Limited Edition Hockey Sweater and Winter Hat

  • Best Hockey Hair (2/7 @ 5:20 PM) Presented by Third Assist – Classique Outdoor Hockey Gloves ($140 value)

  • Best Hockey Facial Hair (2/7 @ 5:20 PM) Presented by Third Assist – Frontier 2.0 Genuine Leather Hockey Gloves ($140 value)

Fan prizes can also be won on the curling rink, the 50:50 cash raffle, or any number of raffle prizes we will draw all weekend long to benefit the Lakeland Hawks Ice Association and Minocqua Fire & Rescue Department.

🎟️ Raffles & Fundraising

Support local organizations with raffle prizes and giveaways! Proceeds benefit Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena & Minocqua Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

  • 50:50 Cash Raffle tickets on Saturday, with the grand prize drawing on 7:20 PM Saturday.

  • $10 prize pass to enter all prize drawings for the whole weekend.

🍔 Food & Drink Options

  • Lakeland Area Baseball – Hot food & concessions

    • Friday Lunch, Noon to 6 p.m.

      • TJ's Butcher Block Bratwurst & All-Beef Hot Dogs, 1/3 Pound Burgers; all served with chips

    • Saturday Breakfast Serving 9 a.m. to 11 a.m

      • Breakfast Burritos, Pancakes & Sausage

    • Saturday Lunch Serving 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

      • TJ's Butcher Block Bratwurst & All-Beef Hot Dogs, 1/3 Pound Burgers; all served with chips

  • Lakeland Area General Federation of Women’s Clubs

    • Chili, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks

  • Bottled Bean

    • Warm drinks & specialty coffee

  • Rocky Reef Brewing Co.

    • Limited edition American Pond Hockey Pils

    • Limited edition American Pond Hockey Hard Seltzer

    • Craft Beer Selections from the tap room

👕 Merchandise Pickup & Sales

  • 2025 APH Merchandise is available for pickup and purchase at the Let’s Minocqua Visitor Center:

    • Monday, Feb 3 to Thursday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM

👕 Player check in, welcome party, Bloody mary bar, and after parties

  • Players can check in at:

    • the Let’s Minocqua Visitor Center from Monday, Feb 3 to Thursday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM

    • or The Bottled Bean welcome party, Thursday, Feb 6 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM

  • Friday Night After Party at the Thirsty Whale

    • Players get one FREE Lake Hour canned cocktail

  • Official APH Wisconsin Bloody Mary bar at Yacht Club

    • Saturday, 2/6 from 9:30 to 11 AM

  • Saturday Night After Party at the Thirsty Whale

    • Live Music

🎉 Join The Sequel – A Free Weekend of Pond Hockey & Open Skating!

Missed out on the Invitational? Want to keep the fun going? The Sequel is open to everyone! Join us for a weekend of pickup hockey, open skating, and community fun—all at no cost!

We’re dividing rinks into different hockey and skating sessions to ensure a great experience for all skill levels. Just show up, skate, and enjoy!

💡 Sponsors & Partners

We couldn’t make this event possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out our sponsors page and be sure to support these businesses when you’re in town!

For more information, visit AmericanPondHockey.com

Play outside!

Will Jeffery
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