CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The public is invited to attend the second annual broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Fort Campbell’s Major General Andrew Poppas on January 16 at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink (215 Legion Street).
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding, and falling.
Last year General Poppas and his team were victorious but Mayor Durrett and his team will work to score the win this year. The game will be emceed by Scott Chase of ESPN Clarksville.
Clarksville City Mayor Joe Pitts has been invited to join in the event and will drop the ball that will kick off the game, as well as hand out the trophy to the winning team.
Food and drinks will be available at Golly G’s, located on site, or at a variety of restaurants in the downtown area.
“Wednesday night’s event is an opportunity to cheer on the County team and our local heroes from Fort Campbell. It’s going to be a good time for everyone,” Mayor Durrett said.
The Downtown Commons construction was not completed during the 2018 Broomball Game, which limited the amount of space people had to view the game. Completion of the outdoor event venue in April 2018 opened up the one-block area.
The last day to skate at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink will be January 21 as they close out with a Luau themed ice skating party.
For more information about the rink or to book a private party, go to downtowncommons.org, contact Downtown Commons Event Manager Paula Atkins at paatkins@mcgtn.net or 931-245-3700 or visit the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink Facebook Page.
Check out video footage from last year’s game: