Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am - Feb 8 @ 4:00 pm
2026 Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic
2026 Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic
Join us for the Annual Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic on February 7-8, 2026 on Little Detroit Lake in front of Hub41/Pavillion. Nothing quite represents the State of Hockey better than a pick-up game on a frozen pond! Assemble your team of 8 skaters and register for the DL Pond Hockey Classic and see how you measure up to the others!
Tournament Location
Little Detroit Lake in front of Hub41/Pavillion
Tournament Contacts
info@DLpondhockey.org
Face Book Page
Event Schedule:
Friday, February 6
Registration and welcome event
Saturday, February 7
Pool play/round robin (3 games per team)
First game time: 9am
Last game time: 3pm
Sunday, February 8
Single-elimination tournament OR 4 team final + consolation games
First game time: 9am
Championship game time: 3pm
Registration:
- $40/player
- $250/team
- Register Online
Hockey Rules & Regulations:
- Game play is 4-on-4 with a maximum of eight-person teams (no goalies).
- Rinks measure approx. 70′ x 140′ with 18” boards.Goals are six feet wide with 12″ openings on each side.
- In true pond fashion, the ice is to be shoveled by the two opposing teams before the game starts.
- Games consist of two 15-minute halves with a two-minute break.
- Each team will be guaranteed four games.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in February. Be sure to enjoy other Detroit Lakes Polar Fest events as well!
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DL Pond Hockey Classic
The DL Pond Hockey Classic is a tournament presented by DL Pond Hockey, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping the spirit and tradition of pond hockey alive in Northern Minnesota. DL Pond Hockey Classic website.
About Detroit Lakes Polar Fest
Detroit Lakes Polar Fest is is a 17-day winter festival that features a multitude of outdoor winter activities. It is held in early and mid-February with the plunge and fireworks on the last Saturday night of Polar Fest. Polar Fest was started in 1996 by Erika Johnson, previous owner of Lakeside Tavern. She loved winter and wanted to see some sort of celebration of winter by the lake and outside her restaurant. Coincidentally, Ron Zeman, former Develop DL board member, heard of people jumping into a hole in the lake to raise money for an organization. He took that idea to the Boys & Girls Club and the “Polar Fest Plunge” was born. Unfortunately, in 2002 a lack of support left Polar Fest with only its key event, the Polar Plunge.
In 2005, a group of crazy, winter-loving citizens came together to reinvigorate and warm up Polar Fest. Since then, Polar Fest has since continued with the pinnacle event being the Polar Fest Plunge into Little Detroit Lake. However, many other activities including golfing on the lake, polar explorer presentations, dances and more have been added. In 2008, fireworks on the last Saturday evening were added, becoming one of the highlights of the week-long winter celebration. Don’t miss one of Minnesota’s most fun winter festivals!
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Lakes Curling Club Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in February. Be sure to enjoy other Detroit Lakes Polar Fest events as well!
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Best Polar Fest Hotels in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
The Lodge on Lake Detroit & The Spa Within
The only way to improve Polar Fest is staying in one of the best Polar Fest Hotels in Detroit Lakes. However long your stay, you will find our Detroit Lakes Minnesota lake resort the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. What better way to relax than in The Lodge’s beautiful Fireside Lobby and LoLa D’s Lobby Bar & Bistro? Nestled in a lovely tree-filled setting on a private sandy beach, you’ll find the latest hotel style and amenities. The Lodge is independently owned and operated by Holland Hospitality, Inc., now providing a generation of hospitality excellence.
With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, we stand out among other lodging choices in Detroit Lakes, MN. For couples or family getaways, we offer a variety of rooms and suites with king, queen or two queen beds. Our free daily hot breakfast, indoor heated pool and fitness center make the hotel a great place to recharge between enjoying Detroit Lakes attractions and activities. View Hotel Detail
Your room features lakefront views, free Wi-Fi and wired internet, flat-screen TVs with extended channels. It is also equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, and is pet and smoke free. View accommodation detail.
Detroit Lakes Day Spa: You will experience extensive menu of select spa treatment services at The Spa Within at The Lodge, many of which are exclusive signature treatments. A variety of facials and massage therapies will provide you a deeply relaxed state as part of your spa experience. Some of these revitalizing treatments include the use of warm and cold basalt stones for face and body.
