Pond Hockey Enthusiasts Hit The Ice For Eagle River Tourney

“Hockey at the roots” is how pond hockey players describe their simple, stripped-down version of the game.

Four on four compete with no goalies in a huge tournament hosted annually by the city of Eagle River. Teams compete in different divisions from Over 60, to those still new to the game, but all agree it’s hockey the way it should be.

Andy Soth

Andy Soth is a reporter for the “Wisconsin Life” project who grew up in a neighboring state but now loves Wisconsin because it’s like Minnesota without the smugness.