WHO: Pond Hockey players of all ages, some of the top high school hockey teams in Minnesota, and supporters of Jack Jablonski

 

WHAT: The Polaris Hockey Blast Minnesota, a three-day festival created to celebrate the State’s love of the sport and encompassing three separate events: 

 

· The Beacon Bank Pond Hockey North America Championship; 

 

· The 6th Annual Hockey Day Minnesota; and 

 

· the Jack Jablonski Junior Bronze Tournament. 

 

WHEN/WHERE: January 20 – 22, 2012 - Excelsior Bay and Pagel Arena in Minnetonka

 

INFO: www.hockeyblastminnesota.com

 

DAILY SCHEDULE: 

 

Friday, January 20 

 

WHAT: Day One: Beacon Bank Pond Hockey North America Championship 

Men’s pond hockey teams begin three days of outdoor pond hockey competition  

 

WHERE: In front of BayView Event Center and Maynards Restaurant in Excelsior

 

TICKETS: FREE

 

TIMES: Noon- 6:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, January 21

 

WHAT: Day Two: Beacon Bank Pond Hockey North America Championship

Adults and youth pond hockey teams continue competition 

 

WHERE: In front of BayView Event Center and Maynards Restaurant in Excelsior

 

TICKETS: FREE

 

TIMES: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

 

WHAT: Hockey Day Minnesota 

Featuring three regulation high school varsity hockey games 

 

The on-site Hockey Village will offer hockey-related vendors, food and drink

 

WHERE: NEW LOCATION: Pagel Activity Center in Minnetonka (18313 Highway 7) 

 

TICKETS: Available at the door

 

All single tickets $25, student tickets $12 with proof of 18 or under.

 

TIMES: White Bear Lake vs. Grand Rapids (Boys) 10 a.m.

 

Minnetonka vs. Duluth East (Boys) 1:30 p.m.

 

Minnetonka vs. Hopkins (Girls) 4:30 p.m.

 

Hockey Day Minnesota will continue into the evening with two additional games:

 

· Minnesota Gophers vs. Colorado College at Mariucci Arena at 5 p.m.

 

· Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars at Xcel Energy Center at 8 p.m.

 

Sunday, January 22

 

WHAT: Day Three: Beacon Bank Pond Hockey North America Championship

Adult and youth pond hockey teams continue competition 

 

WHERE: In front of BayView Event Center and Maynards Restaurant in Excelsior

 

TICKETS: FREE

 

TIMES: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

 

WHAT: Jack Jablonski Junior Bronze Pond Hockey Tournament

This fundraiser will feature pond hockey players of all ages (mites to adults) playing in support of Jack Jablonski, a 16-year old sophomore at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School who was recently injured and paralyzed during a hockey game.  

 

Outdoor activities for the whole family including boot ball, Pond Putting, and Ice Skating.

 

Live music by Tim Mahoney from 1 – 3 p.m. 

 

A silent auction featuring phenomenal items from local and national sports teams and other businesses, will also be conducted. 

 

*** Donations to the silent auction are welcome through January 19. For more information, please email jackpondhockey@gmail.com, or call Colleen Sauter at 612- 419-3567.

 

This event is underwritten in its entirety by RBC Wealth Management, Polaris Industries and Beacon Bank.  

 

WHERE: Lake Minnetonka’s Excelsior Bay at Commons Park (135 Lake Street)

 

TICKETS: $10 at the gates with all proceeds going to the Jablonski Fund. 

 

TIMES: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.