It started five years ago when Fred Haberman arrived late for work.  Lake of the Isles had called that morning...lodly.  There were guys on the hockey rink and there was no way he was going to miss a game on the pond.

Wondering aloud as he entered the office "Why isn't there sme sort of Pond Hockey tournament here?  You should have seen me dangling out there!  I'd probably win...no, I'd definitley win!"

So, we looked into it.  Looked good and now, five years later it's part of hockey history.  Not just here in Minnesota, no - globally.  Pond hockey combines the passion of a simple childhood memory and the strength of community spirit.

Players from around the world have played in the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships and they have told their friends about it. 

Oh, and...Fred hasn't won yet.