Alex Regen – Press & Media
Passing Thru, B Magazine - Writing and Photography by Alex Regen
Passing Thru is an award-winning written and photographic exploration of life as the caretaker of an off-grid Appalachian Trail cabin in the Berkshires. Through the stories of hikers passing through, the feature reflects on solitude, resilience, and the unexpected human connections found in the wilderness. The piece received a New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) Award for Human Interest Feature Writing.
Wahconah Park ice rink in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, originated by Alex Regen
Berkshire Eagle – Wahconah Park Ice Rink
In this feature, Alex Regen is credited with originating the Wahconah Park ice rink project in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, bringing together local government and regional foundations to activate the historic stadium as a winter destination.
Community members skating at the Wahconah Park ice rink in Pittsfield, a public project led by Alex Regen
Our Opinion: Pittsfield Ice Rink Project Is a Testament to Local Generosity
In this editorial, The Berkshire Eagle highlights the Wahconah Park ice rink as a community-driven project supported by local generosity and public-private collaboration. The rink, led in part by Alex Regen, has created an accessible outdoor space for skating and winter recreation in Pittsfield.
Community skating at The Common in Pittsfield, a time-honored winter destination brought back to life by Alex Regen
Ice Dreams Really Do Come True
In Berkshire Magazine, Alex Regen shares the vision and execution behind a refrigerated outdoor ice rink at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield. Inspired by skating on frozen lakes in the Berkshires, the project transformed a historic ballpark into a winter destination designed to bring the community together.
The Puck Starts Here
In Berkshire Magazine, Alex Regen is featured as the founder of the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, highlighting how the event has grown from a small gathering into a well-organized tournament that brings together players and the broader community in the Berkshires.
Alex Regen at the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic in the Berkshires
Benedict Pond Transforms into a Winter Village for the Fourth Annual Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic
In this feature from The Berkshire Edge, Alex Regen is highlighted as the founder of the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, which has grown into a vibrant winter event on Benedict Pond, bringing together players, spectators, and the broader community for a uniquely immersive outdoor experience.
3rd Annual Pond Hockey Classic Returns to Benedict Pond in February
In this coverage from The Berkshire Eagle, Alex Regen is featured as the organizer of the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, highlighting the event’s continued growth as teams and spectators return to Benedict Pond for a uniquely community-driven winter tournament.
Second Annual Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic Delivers on the ice at Benedict Pond
In this coverage from The Berkshire Eagle, the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic reaches a turning point as ideal conditions at Benedict Pond allow the event to fully come to life. After early challenges in previous years, founder Alex Regen and the surrounding community see the tournament realized as it was originally envisioned—bringing players and spectators together for a truly immersive outdoor experience in the Berkshires.
Alex Regen & his Blue Devils team skating during the first Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, a one-day outdoor tournament held in the Berkshires
Tenacity, Grit, and Ice: The First-Ever Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic
In this early coverage from The Berkshire Edge, Alex Regen is featured as the organizer behind the inaugural Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, a grassroots outdoor tournament that brought players together on a frozen pond in Great Barrington and laid the foundation for what would become a growing winter tradition.
Member Spotlight: Alex Regen Builds Community on Ice
In this feature, Alex Regen shares how he combined his background in sales with a lifelong passion for hockey to create the Berkshire Pond Hockey Classic, a growing community event held on Benedict Pond in Beartown State Forest. What began as a small tournament has evolved into a broader vision focused on accessibility, inclusivity, and expanding outdoor skating opportunities across the Berkshires.
TEDx – I SEE FACES
Alex Regen presented the I SEE FACES project on the TEDx stage, exploring pareidolia and the human tendency to find meaning in everyday objects.