
Pond Hockey
Documentary
Overview
The pond. This is where hockey was born-under the open sky-where the ice is gritty and so is the play. For generations, Northlanders have grown up on outdoor ice. But, there are new climate- controlled arenas in every town, and that's where the kids go to practice year-round now.
Top Cast


Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby
Himself
Sidney Crosby
Himself


Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
himself
Wayne Gretzky
himself


Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane
Himself
Patrick Kane
Himself
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