tmw1582 6 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Hey Guys I did a search and found that some guys have played in this in the past. I am thinking of getting a team together this year and was hoping to get some info on the tourney. I've been to the USA Hockey website so I know the basics about the divisions and what not, but I was hoping to get some real info from guys who have played in it. Basically these are the things I'm looking for:Who's played in it and how was your experience?What format did you use to sign up? Where did you stay?Are there any good places to booze it up afterwards?How was the gameplay?Any other information would be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to get any good info on it online. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Who's played in it and how was your experience?What format did you use to sign up?Where did you stay?Are there any good places to booze it up afterwards?How was the gameplay?Any other information would be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to get any good info on it online. Thanks in advance!1) I've played in it for 5 years. It's a great time and the first time you step out of the changing tent and see 24 rinks full at 0 degrees really takes your breath away.2) Fax form on registration day3) Chanteclear Inn - it's sold out so you'll be staying in a hotel or rental house if you can find one. Look at booking/wait listing a year in advance.4) We used to go to a place called SweetWater but last year a new place opened called the Penatly Box. Everyone seemed to go there. There's plenty of places to go out at night.5) Just about every team sandbags. If you are a C league team in a novice or intermediate level you will be outplayed. You must win all 3 games to make the playoffs (at least that's how it feels) Tie breaker is goal differential. We had one team that won all 3 games tight and didn't make the playoffs.If you go, buy your merchandise on day one. It's sold out by day two. Don't speed too fast going north. WI cops suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number21 3 Report post Posted July 17, 2012 I tried to register as a first year team. So far no confirmation yet. So I am not holding my breath.A buddy has been going up 3-4 years got in.That sucks that people sandbag. I don't understand that mentality at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Well? Did you guys get in?We got 4 teams heading up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmw1582 6 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks for the info Hawkeye, but no we did not. I am going to look into things much earlier next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number21 3 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 4 teams?! Wow congrats.Somehow the email I sent at 11:20 am central time was "lost" so I got on the giant waiting list.I am a little bitter, but what can you do? USA Hockey needs to prep their servers better for this registration or use an outside system off their servers. They should gurantee division winners get a spot as well. But I disagree with all the facebook people who say anyone who has already played should automatically get a spot. How would anyone new gte in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brownie16 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 We couldn't get into the Eagle River tournament the last two years either so last year we went to the Leinenkugel's Classic Pond Hockey in Wausau WI and it was awesome. For more info go to http:\\classicpondhockey.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
