Pond Hockey film to Be Shown On the Big Screen on 1/23/09

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

The Pond Hockey documentary film, featuring hockey legends, will be shown in the 850-seat Anoka High School theatre on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $8 per ticket.

The Pond Hockey tickets make great stocking stuffers or holiday gifts for your special hockey enthusiasts. The Pond Hockey public showing provides a wonderful opportunity to gather Minnesota's youth (and experienced) hockey players and enthusiasts in a large setting to view a special movie about playing hockey in the outdoors. This is an affordable team building or family event. Viewing the Pond Hockey film on a big screen, surrounded by hundreds of hockey enthusiasts, is a magical experience. When the film was shown in Roseau on the big screen, people were sitting in the aisles!

To purchase tickets, please send $8 for each ticket ordered and a self-addressed, postage pre-paid, envelope to:

Anoka Squirt A Team
Anoka Area Hockey Association
P.O. Box 112
Anoka, MN 55303

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Anokapondhockey@hotmail.com

This event is a fundraiser for a 501(C)(3) entity. Accordingly, a portion of your purchase may be tax deductible. Consult your tax professional to determine whether you are entitled to deduct a portion of your ticket purchase.

Pond Hockey is a great film and this event supports traveling Youth Hockey in Minnesota. See you at the movies!

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

"Pond Hockey" is a genius documentary film about outdoor hockey and a perceived culture shift in youth sports--a frequent topic on this board. Pond Hockey is a must-see movie for any hockey enthusiast. Whether you consider yourself a traditionalist or a proponent of year-round AAA hockey, all hockey players who view this movie can't wait to find an outdoor rink or pond for a day or evening of pick-up hockey. Check out the trailer at http://www.pondhockeymovie.com/trailer.html

The movie will be played at Anoka High School on Janury 23, 2009, at 6:30 pm. Teams who view the movie with their coaches (10+ players) and order their tickets as a group will receive two free tickets for the coach and manager. Tickets are $8 each.

To purchase tickets send an e-mail with your contact information and the number of tickets you wish to purchase to Anokapondhockey@hotmail.com

[jBlaze3000]

Looks good. My boys and I are definitely going to try and make it.

[hockey59]

"Pond Hockey" is a genius documentary film about outdoor hockey and a perceived culture shift in youth sports--a frequent topic on this board. Pond Hockey is a must-see movie for any hockey enthusiast. Whether you consider yourself a traditionalist or a proponent of year-round AAA hockey, all hockey players who view this movie can't wait to find an outdoor rink or pond for a day or evening of pick-up hockey. Check out the trailer at http://www.pondhockeymovie.com/trailer.html

The movie will be played at Anoka High School on Janury 23, 2009, at 6:30 pm. Teams who view the movie with their coaches (10+ players) and order their tickets as a group will receive two free tickets for the coach and manager. Tickets are $8 each.

To purchase tickets send an e-mail with your contact information and the number of tickets you wish to purchase to Anokapondhockey@hotmail.com

I think watching this movie on the big screen will be especially beneficial for Mite, Squirt & PeeWee teams...because these players still have plenty of years to improve and hone their skills and creativity...on outdoor ice in an unstructured setting.

[hockey_is_a_choice]

There seems to be new momentum this winter in having the kids play outdoor hockey and hone their creative skills on outdoor rinks and ponds. NBC showed the following clip from the Pond Hockey movie during the NHL Winter Classic; the clip is particularly inspiring to those of us who remember long days and nights at the local park perfecting (or, at least trying to perfect) our skating or hockey skills.

The local January 23 showing of the Pond Hockey movie in a large theater setting is the perfect opportunity for many of us to wax nostalgic and motivate our kids to skate outside.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/ ... 2#28355792

I'd be interested in knowing if any metro area traveling teams have regular outdoor practices.

[jBlaze3000]

I'd be interested in knowing if any metro area traveling teams have regular outdoor practices.

I doubt it. Outdoor ice is too inconsistent and I've always thought that one of the perks that comes with monthly ice bills is not having to stand outside and freeze your butt off in the middle of January.

More importantly, though, is kids getting out there on their own in an unstructured environment. Let them be creative without having coaches there to screw them up.

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

The Pond Hockey movie will be shown this Friday, January 23, at 6:30 pm at Anoka High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

[MnPride2]

Bought it online,have watched it 4 times already,great movie!!!

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

Bought it online,have watched it 4 times already,great movie!!!

We agree. The producers tell us that viewing the movie with a large group of hockey fans on a big screen is absolutely magical. The Roseau show drew a sold-out crowd and received several kudos on this Board. This is a must-see movie if you are passionate about the game.

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

http://www.pondhockeymovie.com/blog/

The Anoka High School theater seats 850 and is nicer than most--if not all-of the commercial theaters in the metro area. The theater has state-of the-art electronic equipment.

Come on metro area hockey fans, let's sell out Friday's show. Let's not be outdone by our friendly hockey peers in Roseau who sold out their show. Bragging rights are on the line here. Instead of bragging whose team is better on the ice, let's see which association is truly passionate about the sport. The association who sends the most fans to watch Friday's show wins. Because of a conflict in interest, the Anoka Hockey Association doesn't get to participate in the bragging rights' competition.

[Garth]

http://www.pondhockeymovie.com/blog/

The Anoka High School theater seats 850 and is nicer than most--if not all-of the commercial theaters in the metro area. The theater has state-of the-art electronic equipment.

Come on metro area hockey fans, let's sell out Friday's show. Let's not be outdone by our friendly hockey peers in Roseau who sold out their show. Bragging rights are on the line here. Instead of bragging whose team is better on the ice, let's see which association is truly passionate about the sport. The association who sends the most fans to watch Friday's show wins. Because of a conflict in interest, the Anoka Hockey Association doesn't get to participate in the bragging rights' competition.

Geez -- just tell us where to send a donation to Anoka Squirt Hockey already and quit pandering.

[Anoka Squirt A Team]

Okay, Garth, the previous message may have been a little over the top. However, we wanted to let folks know that KFAN's Nate Miller, co-host of "Beyond the Pond", will be at Friday's show. Nate is a former left winger for the LA Kings and Gophers. Nate played high school hockey for Anoka. Nate will briefly address the audience before the start of the movie.

Garth, you haven't responded to our private message to you offering you 2 free tickets to Friday's show. Hmmm . . .

[Garth]

I actually own the movie and enjoy it. I hope you have a great crowd and everyone has fun!