#Ferda

We’ve all heard the kids say the word “Ferda”, but what does it actually mean? Hockey lingo seems to lead the way in creating crazy, at times nonsensical words that pertain to the game in one way or another. Somehow, everyone’s name in hockey ends in ey/ie or er, like Jonesy, or Kaner. Ferda is a shortened term mean For the Boys, or For the Girls. The For the has been condensed to Ferda, and there you have some hockey slang.

Ferda boils down to comradery. Would you do it “Ferda”? Would you put your team and group of peers before your own needs to get the job done? Comradery is not built overnight, sometimes it takes weeks, months, or even years. When you talk to any former or current player, you will usually get one answer on when the most team bonding is done, and that is on the road.

Traveling for hockey is many players lasting memories. Knee Hockey, linked phone games, every meal together. It creates a cool family dynamic, every one having the last name Hockey. No matter the season, the great state of Michigan is one of the most beautiful places to travel to to play hockey. Elite Amateur Sports hosts some of the countries finest tournaments, in phenomenal locations. From the U.P and the Boo in the Soo, down to multiple events in Kalamazoo.

We take great pride in our girls and boys hockey tournaments, as well as our aau mite hockey tournaments. We try to provide the best options in hotels, rinks, and everything in between. Check out our full lineup of remaining tournaments, as our Boo in the Soo tournament series is quickly approaching.