Save Pond Hockey

Save Pond Hockey is uniting the global hockey community against climate change. This is the greatest threat to the future of our planet and the game we love. As hockey players, we can already see the changes happening on the ice. Winters are getting shorter and warmer, making it more difficult to play outdoor hockey. We need to connect the dots between the consequences of climate change and the future of winter sports – before it’s too late. We can still avoid irreversible changes to our winters and preserve this beautiful game for the next generation.

We are working together to raise awareness and support concrete action against this common opponent. We organize outdoor hockey tournaments where players and sponsors have fun while fighting climate change; all registration and sponsorship proceeds are always donated to local campaigns against climate change. So far, we have donated over 20,000€ directly to campaigns such as Hiilivapaa Suomi and have organized the largest charity hockey tournaments in the Nordics. Over 1000+ players have joined our tournaments and support our efforts, including Ville Nieminen, Janne Ojanen, Reino Nordin, Edu Kehäkettunen, and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö!

Bottom line: If winters disappear, then hockey will disappear. There is no time left to sit on the bench. Will you join us?

Do you want to organize an SPHx Tournament in your city? Contact Steve or Ville.

2018 Helsinki
3.2.2018, Kallio Ice Rink

• Teams: 28
• Players: 230+
• Sponsors: Novosan, Oracle, JKMM Architects, Tax Fenix, Software Point, Embassy of Canada, Pure Waste, Tiliduunari, Nordgrip, Bar Kipinä, Monttumestarit, Hockey Corner, Varusteleka & Palkinto Tukku
• Donation: 6000€ to Hiilivapaa Suomi for their campaigns against fossil fuel power plants in Finland
• Photos: Here

2017 Tampere
11.3.2017, Koulunkadun Kenttä

• Teams: 9
• Players: 70+
• Sponsors: eTasku, Elenia, Kalmar, & Palkinto Tukku
• Donation: 1000€ to Hiilivapaa Suomi for their campaigns against fossil fuel power plants in Finland
• Photos: Here

2017 Helsinki
11.2.2017, Kallio Ice Rink

• Teams: 24
• Players: 200+
• Sponsors: HiQ, Sweco, Pelago Bicycles, B-Side Bar, ResQ Club, & Tilitoimisto Tiliduunari
• Donation: 4500€ to Hiilivapaa Suomi for their campaigns against fossil fuel power plants in Finland
• Photos: Here

2017 Mikkeli
21.1.2017, Kenkävero

• Teams: 12
• Players: 100+
• Partners: Mikkelin Jukurit & EKOenergy
• Sponsors: Etelä-savon Energia (ESE), Fressi, KiltaDiili, Huoltsikka, Jälkipeli Sport Pub, Varusteleka, & Tertin Kartano
• Donation: 2000€ to Suomen Luonnonsuojeluliitto (SLL) for two new campaigns: 1) create a Climate Change Ambassador to educate school children about climate change and 2) organize a seminar to discuss the local bio-economy and its impacts on climate change.
• Photos: Here

2016 Helsinki
6.2.2016, Kallio Ice Rink

• Teams: 24
• Players: 200+
• Sponsors:  Suomen Talotekniikka Energia, B-Side Bar, & Tilitoimisto Tiliduunari Oy
• Donation: 4444€ to Hiilivapaa Suomi for their campaigns against fossil fuel power plants in Finland
• Photos: Here

2015 Helsinki
8.2.2015, Kallio Ice Rink & Jääpuisto

• Teams: 16
• Players: 130+
• Donation: 1500€ to Myrskyvaroitus ry for their campaign that warns of climate change’s consequences, activates people to live in a climate-friendly way, and influences decision-makers towards climate-friendly solutions
• Photos: Here