Pond hockey, and the tournaments that showcase it, can provide us with lots of things: memories, bruises, and hangovers come to mind. But until now, financial gain was never really associated with outdoor hockey events. Labatt Blue and the Western…
Frozen Faceoff Tournament Update
Ever wanted to meet the hack behind most of Backyard-Hockey.com? Sign up for Sunday’s event and I’ll see you out there. Hot off the Frozen Faceoff presses: THE 2011 FROZEN FACEOFF THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS P.O. Box 165…
Announcing the Backyard Hockey Equipment Drive
Every so often, I share with you a person, a charity, or a company that I believe in, urging you to patronize them or consider them when making donations. I do this because I feel strongly that the hockey community,…
AHL’s Monarchs To Bring Pond Hockey To NH’s Queen City
As the sport of pond hockey has grown from a niche hobby to a legitimate business and fundraising vehicle, corporations, charitable organizations, and municipalities have taken notice. Hockey-friendly entities like Molson, Labatts, and Pabst headline events throughout North America. Non-profits…
Restore Hockey – Recycling the Game and Making a Difference
There’s no hiding the fact that hockey is a pricey venture. The skates, the sticks, the ice time — it can add up to tens of thousands of dollars for families of hockey-playing children over the course of several seasons.…
