By Anita Lichterman, AHAI Girls Chair - Attention all high school sophomore, junior and senior girls! It's never too early to think about college and your desire to play hockey at the collegiate level. Click HERE for information, player requirements and registration form for the 2019 America's Showcase Illinois Girls' team. This year's America's Showcase will be held April 11-15, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri.

By Michael Svac, USAH Central District Disabled Hockey Representative- The Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey team loaded up the vans this past month and headed East to compete in the first annual Special Hockey Summit that was hosted this year by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hockey Sticks Together foundation. READ MORE>>

The Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association (CBAA) distributes college scholarships annually to the three most deserving high school hockey players. Awards are determined from a candidate's level of community service, volunteerism, good citizenship, academic performance as well as the hockey talent of the individual. Recipients will receive an annual $7,500.00 scholarship over four years for a total of $30,000.  Fully completed applications including letter of recommendations, and scholar essays are due no later than February 1st of each year. MORE INFORMATION & APPLICATION>>

By Mark Mullally - In its 25th year, the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation High School Holiday Hockey Classic is excited to be bringing some of the states's top High School talent, including Glenbrook North, Stevenson, New Trier Green, Providence Catholic, and Benet. We are also excited to add some returning out of state teams by welcoming back Christian Brothers College High School, and a familiar, but not so recent face with Chaminade College Prep School - both teams from St. Louis, Missouri. SCHEDULE & BRACKETS>>

The Chicago Blackhawks and BMO Harris Bank are proud to honor members of the hockey community. Each month during the regular season they recognize the excellence of a youth hockey player, coach and volunteer. AHAI congratulates November's Award Winners:  Player: Jonathan Vodnik , Cyclones,  Coach: Scott Thick , Chicago Hawks, and  Volunteer: Keeli Mickus , Oak Park Ice Bears. November's award winners were recognized at the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings game on Sunday, November 16th. Want to nominate a deserving player, coach or volunteer? Click  HERE  for complete details.

The Little Blackhawks Learn to Play initiative was developed jointly by the National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association to offer more families a chance to experience everything that makes youth hockey so rewarding. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first-time participants between the ages 5-9 head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching led by local rink staff and NHL Alumni in a fun and safe atmosphere. Registration opens in December and sessions begin in the spring! MORE INFORMATION>>

Congratulations to Peter Chlebowski, Colin Simpson, John Muehlfelder, and Liam Lucey (left to right) for competing in the Beko Home Appliances 1-on-1 Challenge Finals at the United Center on November 27th ! Peter and Colin, who both play for Team Illinois, move on to compete against teams from around the league at the NHL All Star Weekend in San Jose. Good luck!

The 9th Annual JLS Hockey is Life Event will take place at MB Ice Arena on December 7th, 2018 at 7:30pm. All proceeds generated from this event will go back to those who cannot afford to play the sport they love. Click HERE for the online silent auction form. We hope to see you there!

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