USA Hockey today announced that a record 171 teams have already registered for the fourth annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championship, set for Feb. 13-15, 2009 in Eagle River, Wis.

The teams registered for the upcoming event represent 22 states and 12 age divisions. Sold-out divisions include Men's Silver 21 & Older and Men's Bronze 30 & Older. Teams interested in participating still have time to register by visiting here.

NOTES: Last year's field of 142 teams held the previous record for number of teams in the Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championship ... The event is conducted each year on Dollar Lake in Eagle River, Wis. ... The Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championship is part of Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by Reebok. The three-day nationwide event, set for Feb. 13-15, 2009, provides a backdrop to celebrate hockey at all levels throughout the country in addition to exposing the sport to new audiences.

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