Volume 4 Issue 6 | January 2020
2020 ILLINOIS GIRLS TIER II/III STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Girls Tier II/ III "A" & 14U "B" Reminders for State Play-In Games
Attention Coaches and Managers, please see below for important reminders regarding the Girls Tier II/Tier III Illinois State Hockey Championships Play-In Games. Thank you!
  1. All play-in games must be played between January 21st and February 14th.
  2. The home team is responsible for securing the ice slot and officials for the play-in games. This being said, reasonable ice slots must be offered to the visiting team. All requirements for requesting officials carry over to the State Tournament play-in games - Please USE THE STATE TOURNAMENT GREEN TAB when requesting these officials.
  3. The home team must inform the visiting team of the cost of the ice slot and officials. The visiting team must bring a check for half the cost of the ice slot and half the cost of the officials.
  4. The home team is responsible for notifying Anita Lichterman (girls@ahai2.org) and Michelle Lichterman (girlsbhc@ahai2.org) of the final score. Home team must also send a copy of the scoresheet via email.
2020 Girls Tier II/III "A" & 14U "B" State Tournament Rankings by Division
Please click the button below to view the 2020 Girls Tier II/III State Tournament rankings by division. Good luck to all Teams! - Anita Lichterman, AHAI Girls Chair
2020 GIRLS TIER I STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Girls Tier I "AA" State Round Robin Schedule Announced
The 2020 AHAI Tier I Girls Illinois State Hockey Championships Round Robin schedule has been announced. Click on button below to download and/or print schedule. Good luck, Teams! - Mike Mullally, AHAI Tier I Chairman
2020 AMERICA'S SHOWCASE TEAM
Attention all sophomore, junior or senior high school age girls! If you have not yet committed to a college/university, America’s Showcase could be exactly what you need to help you reach the next chapter of your life. If you're wanting to play hockey in college, please consider registering for the 2020 Illinois Girls’ Showcase Team. Many NCAA DIII and ACHA coaches and scouts will be on hand in St. Louis looking for players to round out their teams.

America’s Showcase, previously known as the Chicago Showcase, has grown over the years and more girls than ever before from across the country come together to play in a showcase tournament in April. It’s never too early to register. Please click the button below to review the invitation and Showcase information. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Lichterman, Illinois Girls' Showcase Team Manager at girls@ahai2.org or 847.414.5737.
CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWS
2020 USA Hockey's Central District Girls Tryout Information
USA Hockey's Central District Girls Tryout for 2020 will be held at Arctic Ice Arena in Orland Park, Illinois, March 20-22, 2020. All USA Hockey registered female skaters that wish to try out for USA Hockey National Select Camps as well as the Central District Development Camp MUST attend this tryout to be evaluated.

This is an OPEN camp; any female residing in the Central District (WI, IL, MO, KS, NE, IA) is eligible to participate. Last year, over 395 girls participated in the tryout. Registration opens at www.centraldistricthockey.org on February 1, 2020 and closes on February 15, 2020.
If interested, please register early! Tryout spots are limited and spaces fill up very, very quickly.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020
JANUARY
Girls “A” & “B” Division Championships
Qualifying Rounds
Now through February 20, 2020
Various Locations

FEBRUARY | MARCH
Hockey Week Across America
February 16-23, 2020

State Tournament Round Robin
Tier II/Tier III (A) – Triphahn Ice Center, Hoffman Estates
February 26 – March 1, 2020

Championship Series “AA” Girls
February 29 & March 1, 2020 *
Mount Prospect Ice Arena
*March 3 & 4, 2020 if necessary
MARCH
State Championship Day
Tier II/Tier III (A) & 14U (B) Divisions – The Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville
Saturday, March 7, 2020

Championship Series “AA” Girls
February 29 & March 1, 2020 *
Mount Prospect Ice Arena
*March 3 & 4, 2020 if necessary

Central District Championships
Tier I (AA) & Tier II/Tier III (A)
March 13-15, 2020

Girls Central District Tryout Camp
March 20-22, 2020 – Arctic Ice Arena
Please click HERE for complete Central District Tryout Camp Information
GIRLS UNITED HOCKEY
Girls United Hockey recently kicked-off their second season at Triphahn Center Ice Arena in Hoffman Estates. Girls United Hockey is an AHAI initiative designed to introduce the game of hockey in a fun, low cost, low commitment, no pressure all-girls environment.

In addition to the Triphahn Center, Girls United has programs beginning Saturday, January 25 at the Robert Crown Ice Arena and Sunday, February 2 at Southwest Ice Arena. Registration is ongoing, so it's never too late to join the fun! Click button for more information and registration. Make sure to visit us on Facebook and Instagram for tons of fun photos and videos!
2020 COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
Nominate Your Coach for AHAI's Coach of the Year Award!
AHAI recognizes that Illinois Hockey is comprised not only of incredible players, but also of dedicated and talented High School, Youth, Girls and Disabled Hockey coaches who guide our teams both on and off the ice. Candidates for AHAI's Coach of the Year Awards should embody good sportsmanship and respect toward teams, parents and officials while providing a positive experience for their players. Candidates should also teach positive life skills while demonstrating dedication, passion and commitment to community. Deadline to nominate is Friday, February 7, 2020.