AHAI conducted its 28th Annual College Night Seminar on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois. Mike Mullally, AHAI's College Night Chairman, gave the crowd of several hundred parents and players a brief overview of the opportunities available after graduating from high school - from men's NCAA Division I and Division III to ACHA (club) and Junior Hockey before turning the floor over for more in depth discussions from Tony Zasowski, Director of Player Personnel for the North American Hockey League (NAHL) and Mike Perillo, Regional Coordinator (Central) of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). FULL ARTICLE>>

Congratulations to Sabre Hockey's Nathan Mahon (Squirt A2)! Nathan was the winner of our #AHAIGameFace Instagram Contest and received two tickets to see the Chicago Blackhawks in action against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, October 12 at the United Center. Congrats again, Nathan! Stay tuned to AHAI's Instagram page for our next Blackhawks ticket giveaway.

By Dr. Trevor Michael Bullock, NorthShore University HealthSystem ~ You may have heard of regenerative medicine as a new, non-invasive way to treat sports or other injuries. But what is it exactly, and how is it being practiced today?  Dr. Trevor Bullock, Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist at NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, answers some commonly asked questions on the topic and explains how he uses this type of innovative therapy. FULL ARTICLE>>

By Don Lewis, Owner & Founder of Tier 1 Athletic Performance ~ You see a player wobbling on their edges and you can readily see that they lack balance. Most coaches will spend on-ice time doing "Edge Work". Typically, the problem is not in the athlete's inability to balance on his/her edge, it is in the player's lack of core strength. Read more to find out how core strength equals better balance. FULL ARTICLE>>

By Ross Forman ~ There was joy in September for Benet Academy as the Redwings successfully recaptured the Belle Tire Championship in Detroit with a 4-3 win in the championship game against the GRAHA Kings. Benet finished the tournament with a 3-1 record and, after a year away from the tournament, the Redwings have now captured the Belle Tire Championship in their last three visits to Detroit.  But it's two other titles that the Redwings really want. One in particular.  READ MORE>>

By Pam Flores ~ The Metro Girls High School season kicked off on September 29 and we are off and running with lots of hockey action! All of the games so far have been very competitive as the teams come together for the new season. Our teams have also been extremely busy off the ice with various community service projects. Read more for all the latest news from the Metro Girls High School Hockey League. READ MORE>>

Good luck this season to the twenty-seven (27) Illinois players rostered to USHL teams across the country!  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the USHL is the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league. With 49 active (and 12 alumni) players listed on the NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary list, the USHL leads all junior leagues and continues to establish itself as the world's foremost producer of junior hockey talent. VIEW LIST OF ILLINOIS PLAYERS>>

The Blackhawks Intermission Skates and JuniorHawks Pregame registration is now open. Please fill out a form as soon as possible if you are interested in entering your team into the selection process. All youth hockey teams are selected at random to participate in the events. All teams will be notified by the end of November if they have been selected for one of the ice slots. To register: click  HERE  for JuniorHawks Pregame Skates or  HERE  for Intermission Skates.

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 fill out the form to nominate someone for the 2017-18 season!

The  200 X 85 Opening Night and Fan Festival for the CCM World Hockey Invite is Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 3:00-10:00pm. Seven Bridges Ice Arena will be the epicenter for the CCM World Invite Fan Festival with something exciting for everyone. The free festival will feature a diverse mix of offerings designed for tournament players, parents, coaches and hockey fans. The family-friendly festival will occupy every inch of Seven Bridges including the "Hockey Shot" Big Top Tent located directly in front of the building. Activities include: 6 feature matches, world famous Chicago Blackhawks reception/check-in for coaches and managers, celebrity appearances including Bobby Hull and the Hanson Brothers, and the opportunity to view the Stanley Cup up close and personal. Mark your calendars now...you don't want to miss this exciting event. Click HERE for complete details. See you there!