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Volume 5 Issue 17 |
January 3, 2018
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24TH ANNUAL H.S. HOLIDAY HOCKEY CLASSIC
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New Trier Green Captures Championship in the 2017 Blackhawks Charities High School Holiday Hockey Classic
By Ross Forman
The hole was just too deep for Stevenson. Make that, 3-deep.
New Trier Green struck Stevenson fast and hard in the championship game of the 24th annual Chicago Blackhawks Charities High School Holiday Hockey Classic, presented by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Trevians built a 3-0 lead about 8 minutes into the first period, played Dec. 29 at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville.
The Trevians ultimately skated away with the title - and the plaque presented to the champions - of the 20-team tourney that was held Dec. 26-29.
"We played pretty well (in the tournament) ... until today," Stevenson head coach Tom Wood said after the title-game loss. "We've been stressing team-defense all tournament, and coming into the championship game, we had only given up three goals. So we were doing a really good job defensively ... until the finals. FULL ARTICLE>>
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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AHAI recognizes that Illinois Hockey is comprised not only of incredible players, but also of great Boys'/Girls' High School and Youth/Girls' Hockey Coaches that guide our teams both on and off the ice. Candidates for AHAI's Boys'/Girls' High School and Youth/Girls' Hockey Coach of the Year Awards should embody good sportsmanship and respect toward teams, parents and officials while providing a positive High School or Youth/Girls' Hockey experience. Candidates should also teach positive life skills while demonstrating dedication, passion and commitment to community. Deadline to nominate is Friday, February 16, 2018.
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Ask AHAI: Q&A session regarding Tier I (AAA) goalie/player removal, roster size, player addition and State Tournament eligibility
QUESTION: Our team recently had a goalie go down for the year with a bad knee injury. We received a letter from the parent stating that he is done for the season. Can the goalie be removed from our roster?
ANSWER: Yes, the goalie may be removed as long as you have acceptance and concurrence from the parents.
QUESTION: As far as replacing the goalie/player that was removed, is it true that a team may not have more than 20 players on their roster?
ANSWER: That is correct. If you currently have a roster of 20, one must be removed (as per previous question) before another can be added.
READ FULL Q&A>>
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STATE, DISTRICT & NATIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
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Tier II & Girls Illinois State Tournament Dates, Locations & Information
Just as last season the Tier II State Tournament Committee will NOT have all the clubs come in for an information night, but rather we will set up a conference call with clubs on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30pm, to discuss the rules, dates and any other information necessary for the 2018 Tier II State Tournament. Rankings will be announced no later than Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The exemption process will begin on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Tier II State Tournament registration is
NOW OPEN through Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Click on the State Tournament logo above for dates and locations and click HERE for Weekend of Champions Schedule.
Due to the growth of the Girls State Tournament, this year the Girls AA (Tier I) and Girls A (Tier II) State Tournament Round Robins will be held in separate locations. The Girls AA round robin play (click
HERE for schedule grid) will be held at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge and the Girls A at the Triphahn Center in Hoffman Estates.
Click on the State Tournament logo above for dates and locations and click HERE for Weekend of Champions Schedule.
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Men's & Women's 2018 AHAI Adult State Championship Tournament
By Robert Fiorio ~ The Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Adult Committee is proud to present the 2018 Adult Illinois State Championship Tournament hosted by the AHAI Adult Committee and The Edge Ice Arena. The Adult State Tournament will take place April 25 - April 29, 2018 with all Championship Games taking place on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at The Edge.
MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION>>
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DECEMBER PHOTO OF THE MONTH ~ TOP 5
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Your votes have been counted and the Top 5 Photos for December have been selected! Congratulations to our winners! Click HERE to view our 19 Finalists and visit AHAI's Facebook Page to see all photos submitted in December!
"Glove Save"
Alex Treadway
Yellow Jackets PeeWee A1
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Click
HERE
for details on the January Photo of the Month Contest! Deadline to enter is Sunday, January 21st at 5pm.
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Morgan Urso (& Mini Me, Jordyn)
St. Jude Knights 12U
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"Going the Extra Mile"
Jason Castaneda - Leafs '04
Max Gabal - Bulldogs '04
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"Missing Puck"
Noah Bailitz
Arctic Jr. Fury Squirt
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"For Those Who Served"
Jackson Zych
Arctic Jr. Fury Squirt
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Meet Shari Wolfe - Class of 2017 Builders' Category
Shari Wolfe was born and raised in Oak Lawn and began working at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena as a teenager. After graduating from Chicago Christian High School, she attended Moraine Valley Community College and then moved to San Diego.
While working for the Armed Services YMCA and the Naval Training Center in San Diego, she met her husband, Dave, who was in the Navy. In 1994 they left San Diego and moved to Evergreen Park where they are still living and raising their 3 children- Ellyssa, Kylie and Trevor. FULL BIO>>
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2018 High School State Tournament Seeding, All-State & Showcase Team Selection Process
By AHAI High School Committee ~ As the end of the regular season approaches, we receive numerous questions regarding seeding for the State Tournament, as well as All State and Showcase team selections. There are many misconceptions that exist regarding the above and AHAI's role. Click on "full article" for a synopsis of the process in place.
FULL ARTICLE>>
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Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association Scholarship
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>>
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Forman's Top 20 Rankings (as of December 29, 2017)
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1. Loyola Gold
2. New Trier Green
3. Stevenson
4. St. Viator
5. Glenbrook North
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6. Glenbrook South
7. Providence Catholic
8. Benet Academy
9. New Trier White
10. St. Ignatius |
11. BG/H/W
12. Highland Park
13. OPRF
14. York
15. Glenbard |
16. Barrington
17. Notre Dame
18. Fenwick
19. Carmel
20. St. Rita |
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Hinsdale Central Looks To Challenge For The West Title - And In The State Tournament
By Ross Forman ~ He's baaaack ... and now ready to leave his mark on the West Division.
Jim Swoyer started coaching at Lake Forest High School in 1989, and stayed there for five years. After 25 years of other coaching experiences, he is now back in High School Hockey, and said he, "loves it."
Swoyer is the head coach and hockey director at Hinsdale Central, his first season with the team and his sixth season coaching high school hockey.
He has lived in Hinsdale for 25 years - and is focused on the team's future, and present too, of course. Swoyer, for instance, has no idea what the team's record was last season, nor does he have any interest in asking. READ MORE>>
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Scholastic Cup & Founders Cup Divisions Set in Metro Girls League
By Pam Flores ~ The first half of the Metro Girls High School league season is finally complete with the tiering round decided. Competing in the Scholastic Cup will be New Trier Varsity, Fenwick, Loyola, Glenbrook, Naper Valley, Lake Forest High School and Barrington. The Founders Cup will include Latin, Warren, Evanston, New Trier Silver, Lake Forest and Maine.
The second half of the season is set to kick off with teams in both divisions battling for a top position to advance to the league playoffs that wrap the Metro season. Click HERE for some stats from the conclusion of the tiering round. READ MORE>>
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ILLINOIS HOCKEY HEADLINES
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USA Hockey Announces Rosters For 2018 Olympic/Paralympic Teams
USA Hockey announced the rosters for its 2018 U.S. Olympic Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Teams and 2018 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team during the second intermission of the NHL Winter Classic at Citi Field in New York City. AHAI would like to congratulate Illinois' Kendall Coyne on her inclusion on the 2018 Women's Olympic Team and Brody Roybal, Kevin McKee and Josh Misiewicz on their inclusion on the 2018 Paralympic Sled Hockey Team. Good luck in PyeongChang!
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Driven To Succeed: CYA U18 Forward Ryba Shines On, Off The Ice
By Ross Forman ~ Kacper Ryba gets in the Honda Accord with his dad and they drive to every game and practice that he skates for the CYA Midget Major U18 team. They have the route perfected at this point to, ultimately, shoot slapshots at Center Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, the team's home rink.
Their drive is 2 ½ hours - each way.
"After seven years (doing the drive, it) is routine and my dad and I have a perfect system of driving," said Ryba, a left-handed shooting right wing who has played three seasons for the Chicago Young Americans. READ MORE>>
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Kraft Hockeyville...Nominate YOUR Rink Today!
Communities build hockey and hockey builds communities. This year, 4 finalist communities will be selected who have rallied together behind an amazing story. The contest will then culminate with the 4 communities going head to head with America voting for the next Kraft Hockeyville!
We're looking for GREAT stories and community participation to show us that you, your community, and your local rink embody the spirit of Kraft Hockeyville.
New in 2018, we're introducing a Rally Score to compliment your story. The community can help boost the Rally Score by adding notes, uploading photos and videos, tweeting from the community page and interacting with the community content gallery. LEARN MORE>>
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS & ROCKFORD ICEHOGS NEWS
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Blackhawks Summer Camps
The Chicago Blackhawks youth hockey camps are summer programs for youth hockey players using top-notch coaches and former Blackhawks players. The camps provide both on- and off-ice instruction for hockey players of all skill levels.
MORE INFORMATION>>
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December BMO Harris Bank Player, Coach & Volunteer of the Month
AHAI congratulates Jenna Hasenberg - Pleasant Prairie (Volunteer), Brad Moravick - Admirals (Coach) and Matthew Capek -Deerfield H.S. (Player)
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Chicago Blackhawks December
Captains Spotlight
AHAI congratulates
Justin Savage (Plainfield),
Joshua Wydra (Maine Township),
Hannah Matthews (Lake Forest) and
Antone Yonkee (Lake Park)
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Register for Youth Hockey Classes at MB Ice Arena
Youth Hockey Classes at the MB Ice Arena start this Saturday. This program and state of the art facility offers the chance to enroll and progress from beginner classes to pre-ADM. Feel like a part of the team by experiencing the Chicago Blackhawks winning culture. Which includes, an experience coaching staff, a detailed curriculum with innovative coaching techniques, and an NHL environment. Click
HERE
for class schedule and registration at the MB Ice Arena.
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Be a Winner at MB Ice Arena
Start out the New Year as a winner! The MB Ice Arena invites you to Public Skate on the same ice as the Chicago Blackhawks. Starting January 3 the first 50 skaters who attend each session will receive free skate rentals. Also, anyone with a paid admission will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win 4 Blackhawks tickets to the game on Jan. 20 vs. New York Islanders!
Free skate rentals and game raffle will end on January 7.
Click Here
for a full updated Public Skate schedule at MB Ice Arena.
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Tickets on Sale Now for the 2018 Skate with the Greats!
Hey hockey fans! Join us for a family fun-filled afternoon skating around the rink with Chicago Blackhawk Alums, and meet current Blackhawks player
Patrick Sharp.
Alumni scheduled to appear: Cliff Koroll, Troy Murray, Dan Carcillo, Grant Mulvey, Reg Kerr, Peter Marsh, Ben Eager, Steve Konroyd, Murray Bannerman, Reid Simpson, Greg Gilbert & Jack O'Callahan. Skate with the Greats is
Presented by Dr Pepper, in partnership with the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION>>
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Hockey Is For Everyone Registration Set for February 5, 2018
By Brit Volini, HIFE Chairwoman ~ The Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) program is an AHAI supported vehicle providing young athletes from socioeconomically diverse backgrounds the opportunity to use the sport of ice hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, respect, teamwork and good character. We provide 200+ young athletes per year the opportunity to learn to play this great sport. The Program provides each athlete with full equipment, ice time, USA Hockey registration and a premier volunteer coaching staff, at no charge to them or their families. Registration for the 2018 HIFE Program will begin on Monday, February 5, 2018.
MORE INFORMATION>>
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Visit our "Events Tab" on
ahaienews.com for a complete listing of events. Have an event you would like to promote? Contact AHAI Communications Manager, Gretchen Cockey at
gretchen@ahai2.org.
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