Players participating in the third annual BG Puck Classic laced up their skates and practiced their stickhandling before the first few rounds of the tournament on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (Sam Huffman)Team Magna player No. 16 prepares for a shot on the goal on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic against Team Fast Freddy’s. (Sam Huffman)The third annual BG Puck Classic was held at SoKY Ice Rink in Bowling Green, KY on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The event brought together hockey players from across Kentucky, and some from Canada for a tournament for eager players from ages 16 and up. (Sam Huffman)A Team Elite Detailing player takes possession of the puck during their game against Team Atomic on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Players from Team FH Pizza and Team Swing City spectate from outside the rink on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Team Fast Freddys and Team Magna face-off before the start of their game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Players from Team Fast Freddy’s fist bump after their game against Team Magna on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Players from Team Fast Freddy’s spectate from outside the rink on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)BG Puck Classic event coordinator Tony Brown marks the winner of round 3 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Players from Team Peoples Cash and Team Atomic consult with event coordinator Tony Brown regarding the final score of their game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)BG Puck Classic player and special projects coordinator Ryan Pattee cleans the rink before the final bracket begins on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Players competing in the third annual BG Puck Classic stand outside a warming tent in SoKY Ice Rink on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)SoKY Ice Rink hosted the third annual BG Puck Classic on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. Merchandise featuring art based on the 1977 hockey film “Slap Shot” was sold at the rink. Former professional hockey player and actor appearing in “Slap Shot” Steve Carlson was a special guest for the BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Team Fast Freddy’s player No. 18 skates down the rink with the puck on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic (Sam Huffman)Team Peoples Cash skates down the rink to make a shot on the goal during their game against Team Atomic on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)Team Fast Freddy’s player No. 1 handles the puck down the rink on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)A Team Peoples Cash player rests between games in a warming tent at SoKY Ice Rink on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 during the third annual BG Puck Classic. (Sam Huffman)In the final match of the third annual BG puck Classic Team Verbero and Team Greenview battled it out for the title of champions on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Team Greenview secured the win. (Sam Huffman)Team Greenview poses for a photo after being named BG Puck Classic Champions after their final match against Team Verbero on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Sam Huffman)
