Clearing the way: Heavy snow doesn’t stop prep for hockey tournament

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm.

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm.

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm.

Crews from Concord Parks and Recreation clear off the pond at White Park so that crews can set up the rinks for the Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament on Thursday morning during the snowstorm. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

A person crosses Green Street in downtown Concord on Thursday morning during the height of the storm.

A person crosses Green Street in downtown Concord on Thursday morning during the height of the storm. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Traffic was slow on Centre Street on Thursday morning as crews plow during the height of the storm.

Traffic was slow on Centre Street on Thursday morning as crews plow during the height of the storm. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Children off from school take advantage of the snow for some sledding at White Park on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025.

Children off from school take advantage of the snow for some sledding at White Park on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Published: 02-06-2025 1:35 PM

Crews were busy on Thursday afternoon clearing off the White Park pond for the weekend 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament, which draws teams from across the region to Concord for the three-day event. Thursday’s Youth Hockey Night, which was to be a precursor to the event, was canceled. But the tournament is on for full days of hockey, food and other activities on Friday and Saturday, which are expected to have clear skies. Another storm is moving in for Sunday, but games are still on tap. For the latest updates on the tournament’s schedule, visit blackicepondhockey.com.

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