How to Make Pond Hockey Goal
Need pond hockey goal plans? Here’s how to make a pond hockey goal and what I learned. This is modified from uspondhockey.com; OFFICIAL USPHC POND HOCKEY GOAL plan.
Pond Hockey Goal Plans
Equipment
- 1 Circular Saw
- 1 Power drill
Materials
Materials
- 9 2" Deck Wood Screws
- 24-30 3.5" Deck Wood Screws
- 3 8' 2×6" Pressure Treated Lumber
- 1 3/4" 12"x6' Square Unfinished Pine Board Can use 1/2" plywood cut to this size too, but this was cheaper.
Instructions
STEP 1. CUT WOOD
- Cut list for frame:1 – 72" 2×6 board2 – 24" 2×6 board2 – 4" 2×6 board piecesCut list for Goalie Box2 – 46" 2×6 boards3 – 8.5" 2×6 boards
STEP 2. BUILD FRAME
- Use 72" 2×6 board & attach a 24" 2×6 board to each end using 3.5" screws.Reinforce each corner with 4" 2×6 board piece using 3.5" screws.Attach the "crossbar" (3/4" 12"x6' Square Unfinished Pine Board) across the top of the open end of the goal frame. Drill pilot holes if using a prefab board for the crossbar to prevent splitting. Use 2" screws here.
STEP 2. BUILD GOALIE BOX
- Take the two 46" 2×6 boards & insert three 8.5" 2×6 boards in-between to create a reinforced box
STEP 3: ATTACH GOALIE BOX TO CROSSBAR
- Center your "goalie" on the crossbar, ~12" from inside post of frame.Use 2" screws to attach top of the crossbar into the frame. Drill pilot holes if using a prefab board for the crossbar to prevent splitting.
Tips for Building Pond Hockey Goal
- Use pre-cut board for crossbar – you can use plywood, but will need to cut to size.
- Check boards for straightness – I didn’t check one board and it was VERY crooked so I had to redo with a different board. You want your goal flat on the ice.
- Use Pressure Treaded Lumber – This is an outdoor goal so use pressure treaded to prevent rotting.
Now Let’s Play Hockey!
I hope this brings joy to your family and friends as it has mine. HUGE thanks to US POND HOCKEY which was the inspiration and plan source. For more DIY content, see Full Dad Mode Fix it section, including my most popular how-to’s for double barn doors and board and batten.
Drop me a line with questions or to share your pond hockey goal experience.
Cheers,
Britt