Pond Hockey Classic
9th Annual Pond Hockey Classic
Every winter, hockey returns to its roots on the frozen surface of Grand Lake.
The Grand Lake Pond Hockey Classic brings players and spectators together for two full days of outdoor hockey played on natural ice, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and wide-open sky. Games start early, the energy builds fast, and the lake becomes the center of town for the weekend.
Saturday features the adult tournament, with teams battling it out rink-side while friends, families, and fans line the ice. Sunday shifts to the youth tournament, where the next generation takes over the lake in a setting they won’t forget.
Off the ice, the weekend feels unmistakably Grand Lake. Morning coffee before puck drop. Apres-hockey drinks around town. Cozy dinners, glowing storefronts, and the kind of winter nights that make staying an extra day an easy decision.
If you’re looking for a winter weekend that combines live action, small-town energy, and true mountain atmosphere, this is it. Plan to arrive early, stay late, and make the most of one of Grand Lake’s most iconic winter traditions.
January 31 - February 1, 2026
On the natural ice of Grand Lake, Colorado
Pucks drop at 9:00am!
Adult Tournament: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
The adult pond hockey tournament kicks off at 9:00am on Saturday, featuring fast-paced 3vs3 games that will run until sundown. Teams will battle it out on the ice for $500 prizes for each division winner and top bragging rights by day’s end. Spectators are invited to join the fun, with plenty of space for kids and dogs to enjoy an amazing day of hockey!
Youth Tournament: Sunday, February 1st, 2026
The youth pond hockey tournament kicks off at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, with 3vs3 games throughout the day. Young players ages 9 to 17 will hit the ice to compete in four divisions, giving their all in each matchup. Funds raised during this tournament go toward supporting the Fraser Valley Hockey Association.
