AHAI is proud to present the 28th annual series of Seminars on the opportunities in ice hockey on Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Woodfield Hyatt in Schaumburg. We'll talk about Men's and Women's Division I, III, Club Hockey, Junior College, Prep Schools and Junior Programs. A wide array of topics will be discussed that will include: Making a College Hockey Team, Financial Aid, How to Pick the Right School for You, Making the Grade and much more! Additionally, there will be an Open House with more than 20 colleges and Junior teams present. Attendance is a must for all players (male & female) born in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Parents are also invited and encouraged to attend. Registration will open on Friday, September 15, 2017.  COMPLETE DETAILS>>  

QUESTION: Does the Rule 624(b.1) {Icing} apply to the 15 year old ONLY age classification? Click HERE for answer.

By Michael Barrett, IL Referee-in-Chief & Supervisor of Officials

Have you ever thought about becoming an ice hockey official? Have you ever thought about participating in the fastest paced, most exciting game on earth AND officiating the game at the same time? And come to think of it, did you know that officials GET PAID to officiate? Well, congratulations. We are happy to have you! AND, the Illinois Hockey Officials' Association (IHOA) just made it easier for you to start your officiating career by adding a level 1 officiating seminar on October 7, 2017, at the Leafs Ice Center in West Dundee, Illinois. What do you have to do to become a referee? Hopefully, this article will provide you with some insight into the registration process.  FULL ARTICLE>>

USA Hockey joined the NHL, NHLPA and fourteen other leading hockey organizations from around the world in New York City in unveiling and signing a Declaration of Principles document designed to guide stakeholders in their efforts to advance policies, programs and initiatives.  READ MORE>>

USA Hockey is looking for associations and rinks to host opportunities to build awareness, celebrate your current players and grow participation for girls' hockey as part of the sixth annual IIHF Girls' Hockey Weekend October 7-8, 2017.  To learn more about Girls' Hockey Weekend, please  CLICK HERE .  Host site registration is now open  HERE . Please contact Shannon at  shannonw@usahockey.org  with questions regarding registration.

The Northern Illinois Hockey League is proud to announce its agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks on a long-term partnership between the nation's 2nd largest youth hockey league and the 6 time, Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks.  The Northern Illinois Hockey League is poised to enter its 49th season of play with over 350 Tier II youth hockey teams, from over 45 local clubs.  FULL ARTICLE>>

By Ross Forman ~ Rafe Aybar was having increased difficulty last summer swallowing food when eating, and after doctors completed an endoscopy, he was told those three words that no one ever wants to hear:  You Have Cancer.  Yep, the longtime local hockey coach was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last August, and he has been undergoing extensive treatment for the aggressive illness. FULL ARTICLE>>

The Chicago Blackhawks and BMO Harris Bank are proud to honor members of the hockey community. Each month during the regular season we recognize the excellence of a youth hockey player, coach and volunteer.  Honorees are selected based on several criteria including: on-ice accomplishments, off-ice community involvement and their passion for the game. Click HERE to  nominate someone for the 2017-18 season!