Hey Everyone-
Wanted to communicate to you what is going to happen this weekend. As most of you know from last year, I am very honest and up front about anything to do with this tournament, you players all mean a lot to me.
I think we can pull this off this weekend!!! We have more than 12 inches of ice on the lake right now, that is a very big thermal mass of cold. That is helpful when you have warmer air temps. The ice temp is much different than the air temp.
I have been talking with 3 different weather experts, as well as, Bill Tesch who is by far the most knowledgeable man I know, when it comes to outdoor ice! Myself, I have been making outdoor ice at my house for 10 yrs (on Whitmore Lake) and spent 5yrs with an automotive supplier making ice and snow for anti-lock brake development. We have a lot of ice knowledge working for you
We are also making arrangements for lighting. If the ice gets too soft, we will go to the beer tent for a few hours, turn the lights on and play some evening games Saturday.
I hope that helps. I am always available, my number is below
Pete Read
Tournament Director
Michigan Pond Hockey Classic
PO Box 130962
Ann Arbor, MI 48113
ph. 734.834.0084
email. gpr0612@aol.com
www.michiganpondhockey.com
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