Monday, February 5, 2024
Dear Registered Teams, It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the upcoming Alberta Pond Hockey Championships. After careful consideration and monitoring of weather conditions, it has been determined that the unseasonably warm temperatures have not allowed the ice on the pond to reach the necessary thickness for a safe and enjoyable… View Article
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Exclusive hotel discounts for Alberta Pond Hockey Championships participants and spectators at the Coast Grimshaw Hotel & Suites. Planning to join the thrilling action at the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships? We’ve got your accommodation covered with an exclusive hotel discount to make your stay even more enjoyable! Whether you’re a player, a passionate fan, or part… View Article
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The details are set and ready to go for the annual Alberta Pond Hockey Championships taking place at the Lac Cardinal Recreation Area near Grimshaw, Alberta. Happening on March 8, 9, and 10, this weekend long event is expected to be just as thrilling and exciting as previous years with teams joining from all over… View Article
Sunday, March 12, 2023
The 2023 Alberta Pond Hockey Championship winning team was Northsite from Grimshaw, Alberta.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Congratulations Team IceHoles from Grimshaw, Alberta on your Consolation win!
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Have a flip through the 2023 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships Program! Download a copy HERE Thank you Valley Printers for printing our programs for us.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Royal Canadian Legion #253 Grimshaw Alberta is hosting a Pond Hockey Weekend Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8:30am – 11:00am! For information contact 780-332-4785
Friday, February 24, 2023
Give curling a try on our curling rink out at Lac Cardinal all weekend long. The Grimshaw Curling Club will be out at the lake to show you how to play.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum will be open on March 11th and 12th for visitors to stroll through and see what life was like in a pioneer village during the 1920s to 1940s. Bring your snowshoes and cross country skis and check out some of their trails while you are here for the 2023 Alberta Pond… View Article
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Participate in the Kids Only One-Timer Challenge on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1pm! Take a shot at the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships for a chance to win a $150 gift basket. One attempt per participant with no practice shots. Ages 4-8 will shoot from 30′ Ages 9-11 will shoot from 50′ Ages 12-14 will… View Article
Sunday, February 5, 2023
NEW to the 2023 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships! Whirlwind Acres will be out all day on Sunday, March 12th with two dogsled teams. They will be taking fans and players out for dogsled rides all day. The best part is the dogsled rides will be completely FREE! Register your team today > https://albertapondhockey.com/register/ Paul Lavoie… View Article
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tim Hortons Peace River will be out at the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships all weekend giving out FREE delicious hot chocolate and coffee! Thank you Tim Hortons Peace River.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Have You Booked Your Hotel? We are excited to announce that The Coast Hotel in the Town of Grimshaw is are our Host Hotel for the 2023 event. This means special discounts for Alberta Pond Hockey Championship teams and fans. They are located at 4311 51 Street in Grimshaw, Alberta, T0H 1E0. They are offering their SPORTS rate for… View Article
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
We are excited to announce that the Wapiti Off Road Association will be hosting their Studs on Ice event on March 11th & 12th at Lac Cardinal, Alberta. This is an amazing event to watch for all ages. Come out and get the adrenaline pumping. This event is a two moto format at 45 min each, there’s… View Article
Saturday, January 7, 2023
2023 Gala Event The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is excited to announce that we are featuring the incredible Edmonton based Uptown Band brought to you by our great sponsors the Municipal District of Peace! The Gala will take place on March 11, 2023 at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex in the Town of Grimshaw. This… View Article
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is excited to announce that we have a new date for the Brad Lynch Band! The event will take place on April 9th, 2022 at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex. Tickets are only $30! Tickets that were purchased for the New Years Eve event will be accepted at the door. We recommend… View Article
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Because of the uncertainty of what lies ahead this winter for COVID-19 the Alberta Pond Hockey board of directors has decided to not run an event in 2022. This makes 2 years now without running the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships at Lac Cardinal, but we are hopeful that we can get back on track in… View Article
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The new Alberta Pond Hockey Champions are Sled And The Dogs!
Thursday, November 19, 2020
We feel that it is our responsibility to help flatten the coronavirus curve and keep everyone safe. In order to do this The Alberta Pond Hockey Association has made the devastating decision to cancel our 2021 event. We are all very saddened by this decision but know it is the right decision because your safety… View Article
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Congratulations to The Other Guys from Loon River who took home the Consolation Playoff Win!
Friday, March 6, 2020
Juniors! Test your skills at the Western Financial Group Kids Only One Timer Challenge. This will take place on Sunday, March 8th at 1pm. *No Pre Registration Required*
Friday, March 6, 2020
Lac Cardinal looks a bit different this year for the 2020 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships. The Wapiti Off-Road Association has built a 7km ice race track. All the fun will take place on Saturday, March 7th at 10am. All bike classes will run together, then the ATV classes will run after all together. Once everyone… View Article
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
LumpSumm To Perform At The 2020 Gala! The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is excited to announce that Terry Hoknes will be opening up for LumpSumm at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex during the Pond Hockey Gala Event on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Terry Hoknes the Piano Man can play over 2000 songs. He will be warming up the crowd… View Article
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Northern Lights usually always make an appearance during the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships weekend! Like previous years you can expect a beer garden out at the Lake for the whole weekend! Mr. Mikes Casual Steak House will be at the Lake providing food & beverages all weekend. You can expect burgers grilled to perfections over an… View Article
Sunday, November 10, 2019
The date has been finalized and the anticipation is building… the puck drop for the 2020 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships will be on March 6, 7 & 8 2020. Reunite with your friends over a weekend when time can stand still and we can all be kids for three days. This Alberta Pond Hockey… View Article
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Congratulations to Northsite Contractors Ltd. who won the 2019 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships! There were 32 teams that competed in the three day tournament Northsite Contractors Ltd. played Loon River in the final game. Players: John Heinen, Alan Mazur, Aaron Parenteau, Izaak Hudson and Christian Kenny.
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Congratulations to the Snipers who won the Consolation Final this afternoon! This team was all 16 and 17 years olds that played in the adult division. The team was a local team from Peace River, Alberta. Players: Lucky Cardinal, Chance Grey, Colton Bellerose, Isaiah Calliou and Kobe Calliou.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Always Find a Reason to Smile Suicide Awareness & Prevention has been working hard to put together an incredible silent auction for the 2019 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships Gala event at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex. There will be over 100 amazing silent auction items that you can bid for. Smile Suicide Awareness & Prevention will… View Article
Monday, March 4, 2019
Experience the Mighty Peace from an arial view at the 2019 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships. The rinks, players and fans are quite the sight to see from up top. Synergy Aviation Ltd. will be providing scenic helicopter rides for $75 per person on Sunday, March 10th from 10am – 5pm. You can pre-book your flight… View Article
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Fact Time! Last year local Felix Bergeron with the help from Blair Bambush from Bulls Eye Enterprises and Bullseye Speed Shop Ltd volunteered their time and crafted our 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships ice sculpture. The boys are at is again this year. Their ice sculpture this year used 38,000 gallons of water, 9 days… View Article
Saturday, February 9, 2019
We are super excited to announce that long time pond hockey supporter Chris Black from KIX FM and River Country will be our emcee for the 2019 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships Gala event! This year the gala has been sponsored by the Municipal District of Peace and Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and tickets are… View Article
Thursday, January 17, 2019
LumpSumm To Perform At The 2019 Gala! The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is excited to announce that LumpSumm will be performing on stage at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex during the Pond Hockey Gala Event on Saturday, March 9th, 2019. Johnny Quickstad, Dano Laflamme & Kevin Bekevich are a high energy trio with years of experience entertaining audiences from all… View Article
Friday, January 11, 2019
New To The 2019 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships! We have incorporated an Over The Line (OTL) Tournament for our 2019 event. Over The Line is a Canadian invention that has become one of the fastest team sports on the ice. The Sunday of the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships an Over The Line Tournament will takes… View Article
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Have You Booked Your Hotel? We are excited to announce that The Pomeroy Inn & Suites are our Host Hotel for the 2019 event. This means special team discounts for registered Alberta Pond Hockey Championship teams and fans. They are located at 4311 51 Street in Grimshaw, Alberta, T0H 1E0. When you book your hotel… View Article
Friday, December 7, 2018
The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is sad to announce that Bill Ruston has stepped down as our Director of Site Operations for the 2018-2019 year. Bill was a vital part of the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships and has been on the Board for 7 years as an active member. He will be greatly missed and… View Article
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Congratulations to Tim Hortons for winning the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships in the Competitive Division! The team all travelled from Loon River, Alberta.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Congratulations to the Klovaks for winning the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships in the Recreational Division! The team all travelled from Berwyn and Edmonton, Alberta.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
A big thank you to all of the teams that came out to the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships! We had a great turn out with 30 registered adult teams and 32 registered junior teams. Special thanks to the two teams that travelled the furthest to attend their first Annual Alberta Pond Hockey Championships. The… View Article
Monday, March 12, 2018
Hello everyone, There were many amazing stories from this past weekend, from the awesome weather, the teams that travelled great distances like Dawson City, Yukon and Norway to the media crew shooting video for Tim Hortons. One of the parents of the junior hockey players shared a story with me that I would like to… View Article
Thursday, February 8, 2018
The Alberta Pond Hockey Association is excited to announce that Kikbak will be performing on stage at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex during the Pond Hockey Gala Event on Saturday, March 10th, 2018. This event is open to the public and a family event. Kikbak plays various types of music ranging from “good ol’ country”… View Article
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Have You Booked Your Hotel? We are excited to announce that The Pomeroy Inn & Suites are our Host Hotel for the 2018 event. This means special team discounts for registered Alberta Pond Hockey Championship Teams. They are located at 4311 51 Street in Grimshaw, Alberta, T0H 1E0. When you book your hotel room mention… View Article
Thursday, January 4, 2018
We are excited to announce that the Tim Hortons Cruiser will be at the Lake at Lac Cardinal at the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships! They will be serving up your favourite delicious hot beverages all day all weekend. Thank you Barb & Gord Drummond for organizing the Tim Hortons Cruiser.
Friday, December 15, 2017
We are excited to announce that Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual will be at the Lake providing food & beverages all weekend at the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships. You can expect burgers grilled to perfections over an open flame and served on their signature toasted garlic french loaf with Mikes special sauce. Yum! Stay tuned… View Article
Monday, November 27, 2017
The date has been finalized and the anticipation is building… the puck drop for the 2018 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships will be on March 9, 10 & 11, 2018. Reunite with your friends over a weekend when time can stand still and we can all be kids for three days. This Alberta Pond Hockey Championship… View Article