COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After staging highly successful tournaments in both 2006 and 2007, USA Hockey announced today that it will return to Eagle River, Wis., to host its third annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship. The event is set for Feb. 15-17, 2008.
“We’re extremely happy to be going back to Eagle River,” said Ashley Bevan, director of adult hockey for USA Hockey. “Word continues to spread across the country about what a terrific event this is. After doubling the turnout to 80 teams last year, we’re prepared for more than 100 teams on 18 rinks in 2008.”
The event, which will be staged outdoors on Dollar Lake, will feature teams of adults 21-years or older divided into nine no-check divisions, including a Women’s Open division. The tournament will be structured using a round-robin format and each team will be guaranteed three games.
Games will feature a two-minute warm-up period and two 15-minute halves. USA Hockey playing rules will be followed. Rule modifications, a registration form and a tournament schedule can be found online at usahockey.com/adult.
The Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship will also include a participant meet and greet at the Chanticleer Inn, the event’s host hotel. The three-day affair will also feature a reception and raffle on Saturday night at the Eagle River Derby Track. Every participant will receive commemorative welcome gifts, and division winners will receive prizes at the end of the tournament.
NOTES: Eagle River, Wis., a resort town known as the Snowmobile Capital of the World, will also host the famous Klondike Days Feb. 16-17, which will include lumberjack competitions, cultural expositions and arts and crafts shows … Lodging information can be found online at usahockey.com/adult … Serving The American Rinks (STAR) will produce the in-ice logos for the 18 rinks that will be utilized during the event … Further questions regarding the Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship can be directed to the Adult Hockey Department at 800-566-3288.
2008 Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship Divisions
For detailed division description visit www.usahockey.com/adult
Men’s Gold
Team is comprised primarily of A-level players* who are 21-and-older.
Men’s Silver 21 & Over
Team is comprised primarily of B-level players* who are 21-and-older.
Men’s Silver 30 & Over
Team is comprised primarily of B-level players* who are 30-and-older.
Men’s Intermediate
Team is comprised primarily of C-level players* who are 21-and-older.
No Gold players will be allowed.
Men’s Bronze 21 & Over
Team is comprised primarily of less experienced recreational players who are
21-and-older.
No Gold or Silver players will be allowed.
Men’s Bronze 30 & Over
Team is comprised primarily of less experienced recreational players who are
30-and-older.
No Gold or Silver players will be allowed.
Men’s 40 & Over Open
Team is comprised of players who are 40-and-older only.
Novice
Team is comprised of beginner-level players 21-and-older. This player began playing the game as an adult and has 1-5 years of playing experience.
Women’s Open
Team is comprised of female players only who are 21-and-older.
* A-level – Highest level. This player is highly skilled, having played Junior A, college or professional hockey.
B-level – Competitive player. Former high school varsity, Junior B or college club player.
C-level – Semi-competitive player. Former Junior C or high school varsity/J.V.
Media Contacts:
USA Hockey Labatt USA
Chris Peters Julie Dennehy
719-538-1172 508-533-8311
chrisp@usahockey.org julie@dennehypr.com
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