Hockey Brings Us Together.
The Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic — Berkshires, MA
The Berkshire Hockey Foundation uses the game of hockey to bring people together, expand access to the sport, and build more inclusive and connected communities in the Berkshires and beyond
"Hockey is the vehicle. Community is the destination."
We believe the game of hockey has the power to break down barriers, forge lasting bonds, and create a more connected Berkshire region. Every game played on a frozen surface is a step toward a more inclusive community.
Bring Together
Creating shared experiences that unite people across backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
Expand Access
Breaking down financial and social barriers so more people can experience the joy of hockey.
Build Community
Strengthening the fabric of the Berkshire region through sport, celebration, and shared purpose.
Our Impact
Annual Event
Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic
February 13th, 2027*|Benedict Pond, Beartown State Forest
Join us on the ice for 1-day of outdoor pond hockey, community, and Berkshire winter magic. Teams of all skill levels compete on the natural ice of Benedict Pond. *weather make-up the following Saturday, February 20th.
Our Sponsors
Community Powered
The Berkshire Hockey Foundation and Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic are made possible by the generous support of local and national businesses and organizations who share our belief that hockey, and sport, brings people together.
Board of Directors
The People Behind the Mission
Alex Regen
Founder & President
Alex founded the Berkshire Hockey Foundation and the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, and is the driving force behind the refrigerated outdoor rink at historic Wahconah Park in Pittsfield. An entrepreneur and co-founder of Kippy's Superfoods, he has built brands and experiences that bring people together across the country. He also serves as a guest lecturer at Columbia University.
Full Biography →
Ari Zorn
Board Member
Ari is an entrepreneur and community builder rooted in the Berkshires. He is co-owner of Devine, a retail cannabis dispensary in Egremont, and founder of Zorn Core Fitness. A dedicated civic voice, Ari serves as Vice President of the Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation, Vice Chair of the W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, a board member of 1Berkshire, and Founder of Friends Of Smiley's Pond environmental conservation.
Mark Pasquariello
Board Member
Mark graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1985 with a degree in mechanical engineering before earning his J.D. from Vermont Law School in 1989. He practiced law in Berkshire County for approximately 27 years — serving as an assistant district attorney, clerking at the state and federal levels, and running his own general practice. In 2017 he was appointed to the District Court bench and currently serves as a Trial Court Judge in the Northern Berkshire and Pittsfield District Courts. He lives in Windsor, MA.
Support the Mission
Help Us Build Something Lasting
Your donation supports the Wahconah Park refrigerated rink, youth hockey access programs, and the annual Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic.