Pond Hockey Classic 2020

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by trashman

I have a feeling the ice conditions could be as good as ever. As the ice gets thicker and expands I'd think more cracks are created. With no snow, and less cracks, could this be perfect conditions??? (aside from not having the fun food shacks and beer tent right on the ice)

I would agree and what I have heard from some is that the ice is very very smooth, i will miss not having the tents and that hang out feel that is a big part of it

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by AC2717

I would agree and what I have heard from some is that the ice is very very smooth, i will miss not having the tents and that hang out feel that is a big part of it

It may be right now, but if it's soft it'll get cut up fast and be very hard to repair.

Good luck to anyone playing!

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[JEEPONLY]

Originally Posted by AC2717

I would agree and what I have heard from some is that the ice is very very smooth, i will miss not having the tents and that hang out feel that is a big part of it

Accepting "Thinks" thoughts, I interpret your message as meaning the food tents,
and the opportunities to buy delicious (off-diet) "fair food", and hang out with friends!

Yeah, this is a GREAT event!

[Biggd]

So can anyone report on how the Pond Hockey Tournament went? I couldn't make it this year but I was hearing that they were worried about the safety of the ice.

[AC2717]

it was still a good time, but not as good as years past, all due to the ice. Teams left early, games were called, but the best was made out of and was a really really good time, can't wait till next year!!

[AC2717]

in speaking with Fish and game, who were testing the ice multiple times a day, it is variable thickness 8-14 inches depending on where you were, and it could vary in a little at 15 feet in any direction

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by AC2717

it was still a good time, but not as good as years past, all due to the ice. Teams left early, games were called, but the best was made out of and was a really really good time, can't wait till next year!!

Why did some teams leave early and were games called because teams left early?

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Why did some teams leave early and were games called because teams left early?

Some left because of the ice conditions and some just don't bother playing after saturday even if they make it to the playoffs, and then some that made it to Sunday playoffs did not show, or left mid playoffs so some teams got into playoffs and had free rides into some rounds of the playoffs.

Saturday afternoon on rinks that it was really bad the organizers offered for the teams to play without skates on or if they teams wanted to do a shootout from half ice to determine a winner.

They should not allow those teams back in the tournament next year. They took spots from teams that wanted to play and then again some other teams took playoff spots away from teams that would have probably stayed and played.

Saturday afternoon the ice was the worst but Sunday morning it was better than Saturday

[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Some left because of the ice conditions and some just don't bother playing after saturday even if they make it to the playoffs, and then some that made it to Sunday playoffs did not show, or left mid playoffs so some teams got into playoffs and had free rides into some rounds of the playoffs.

Saturday afternoon on rinks that it was really bad the organizers offered for the teams to play without skates on or if they teams wanted to do a shootout from half ice to determine a winner.

They should not allow those teams back in the tournament next year. They took spots from teams that wanted to play and then again some other teams took playoff spots away from teams that would have probably stayed and played.

Saturday afternoon the ice was the worst but Sunday morning it was better than Saturday

Don’t understand your anger towards the players. The conditions were subpar and dangerous. As I noted earlier in the week It should have been canceled. But, when money is involved sometimes the wrong choose is made.


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[AC2717]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Don’t understand your anger towards the players. The conditions were subpar and dangerous. As I noted earlier in the week It should have been canceled. But, when money is involved sometimes the wrong choose is made.


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Not an anger, just a statement, if you commit then you should follow through, the ice conditions were safe to be out on the ice and were closely monitored as mentioned above. Personal safety is everyone's prerogative.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Some left because of the ice conditions and some just don't bother playing after saturday even if they make it to the playoffs, and then some that made it to Sunday playoffs did not show, or left mid playoffs so some teams got into playoffs and had free rides into some rounds of the playoffs.

Saturday afternoon on rinks that it was really bad the organizers offered for the teams to play without skates on or if they teams wanted to do a shootout from half ice to determine a winner.

They should not allow those teams back in the tournament next year. They took spots from teams that wanted to play and then again some other teams took playoff spots away from teams that would have probably stayed and played.

Saturday afternoon the ice was the worst but Sunday morning it was better than Saturday

I absolutely agree. If you take a spot in this very popular event show and fail to complete your games or make the playoffs and fail to show for those games they should never be allowed back.

This happened this season to my sons travel team and the opponent and their entire organization are now banned from any tourment put on by the this particular organization

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by joey2665

I absolutely agree. If you take a spot in this very popular event show and fail to complete your games or make the playoffs and fail to show for those games they should never be allowed back.

This happened this season to my sons travel team and the opponent and their entire organization are now banned from any tourment put on by the this particular organization

in our tier:
knew of one team that made the playoffs, 4 out of the 8 guys left on Saturday night, and so played round 1 with 4 guys, they won, and then three of the guys packed up and left, giving the team they were supposed to play a bye through the quarter finals. another team just left after winning the first game as well. so 2 teams out of the 4 in the semifinals walked through the quarterfinals, while four other teams played it out to be one of the two remaining spots in the semifinals.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by AC2717

in our tier:
knew of one team that made the playoffs, 4 out of the 8 guys left on Saturday night, and so played round 1 with 4 guys, they won, and then three of the guys packed up and left, giving the team they were supposed to play a bye through the quarter finals. another team just left after winning the first game as well. so 2 teams out of the 4 in the semifinals walked through the quarterfinals, while four other teams played it out to be one of the two remaining spots in the semifinals.

That is extremely disrespectful to the other people that came to compete and complete a tournament. No one goes to a hockey tournement to get a free pass into another round. Its all about playing the games and having fun not bailing out early. If you cannot stay the entire weekend then dont come at all. Really annoys me.

[camp guy]

This thread could get unpleasant in a hurry, but I urge you all to read the post by WinnisquamZ posted at 11:23 AM today (2/3/2020) in which the point is made: " But, when money is involved, sometimes the wrong choose (sic) is made." I would add my own two cents worth by including alcohol in the mix.