ST. IGNACE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Calling all hockey lovers! Registration is now open for the Labatt Blue U.P. Adult Pond Hockey Tournament.
It takes place in St. Ignace each February and will return for its 17th year. Amateur hockey players and enthusiasts gather from all over to play hockey on frozen Lake Huron.
MORE NEWS: VIDEO: Dash Cam Video Shows Deadly Police Chase in Jackson, Pipe Bombs Being Pitched from Vehicle
“This is a huge event for our town,” said event organizer Bridgett Sorenson. “Profits from it help fund our weekly fireworks and live music all summer long. And it’s really fun to have a chance to share our love for winter and the activities that come with winter with people from all over the Midwest.”
The West Michigan Tourist Association said the weekend kicks off with a meet-and-greet on Thursday, Feb. 15 with a commemorative Labatt Blue gift for all players in attendance. Regularly scheduled games begin Friday and Saturday with championships held Sunday morning.
Winners in each division get a prize provided by Labatt. Spectators are welcome all weekend long with free shuttles around town and other fun games on the ice like giant Jenga, corn hole, and more.
Roughly 200 teams sign up each year and the tournament usually sells out quickly, so early registration is recommended. For more information or to register click here.
Leave a Comment
COMMENTS POLICY: We have no tolerance for messages of violence, racism, vulgarity, obscenity or other such discourteous behavior. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and useful online dialogue.