Illinois hockey has a very long and rich hockey history, in large part due to the tireless dedication and commitment of individuals who have helped make sure every individual who has had a desire to participate in this great sport has had the opportunity to do so. The Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding players, organizers, coaches, managers, supporters and officials. 

Click  HERE for Nomination Qualifications & Procedures. If you know of someone who you believe should be a candidate to enter the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019, you are encouraged to click  HERE for Nomination Form; please submit all assisting documentation by October 1, 2019. Click  HERE to view a list of past IHHF Inductees. The 2019 IHHF Induction Dinner will be held in their honour on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Belvedere Banquet Hall in Elk Grove Village beginning at 5:00 pm. Tickets are available by contacting Norm Spiegel at  847.269.2922 or  jacole@comcast.net.

AHAI congratulates the young men named to the 2019 Illinois Fall High School Showcase roster. The Illinois Fall Showcase team will complete in the 2019 North American Prospects Hockey League Showcase, sponsored by the North American Hockey League, in Blaine, Minnesota, September 19-22, 2019. Illinois will face off against the Minnesota Loons 18U, Thunder Bay Kings 18U, Minnesota Magicians 18U and Shattuck-St.Mary's 18U teams at the Schwan Super Rink and Fogerty Arena. Click HERE for schedule, and don't miss a second of the action with HockeyTV.com! VIEW ROSTER>>

By Ross Forman - The Highland Park community comes together on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Centennial Ice Arena, anchored around the Giants' varsity hockey team with a heart that extends throughout the state.  The Giants will be fundraising to support the wife and children of late Illinois State Trooper and Army veteran Chris Lambert.

Lambert was driving home to Highland Park this past January at the end of his shift, in a snowstorm, when he stopped on the Illinois Tollway to assist an accident that had just taken place. While comforting the families involved, he was fatally struck by a reckless driver who, despite Scott's Law, did not slow down and move over when he saw officers on the side of the road. READ MORE>>

By Ross Forman - Highland Park is loaded with returning players, including 3 of the top 4 scorers from last season, and a defensive core that is stronger than a year ago. Plus, the team is hungry to compete and win.  "We have a lot to prove this year," said Anthony Booth, in his second season as the HP head coach. "We had a good second-half last (season) as the team started to come together and buy into the new systems and culture that (was) being built. The first-year varsity players stepped up and played important roles toward the end of the season. READ MORE>>

Illinois, let's help introduce new kids to the great sport of ice hockey!  USA Hockey's Try Hockey For Free Days are designed to provide youth hockey associations with a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport. The upcoming national events for the 2019-20 season are: Saturday, November 9, 2019, and Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Last season, nearly 25,000 kids experienced youth hockey for the first time. This opportunity targets kids between the ages of 4 and 9. For November, the goal is to have over 450 locations host a Try Hockey For Free clinic. With fall youth sports wrapping up, this event provides local associations with the perfect opportunity to introduce new families to youth hockey. Click HERE for complete details and registration.

Intermission Relay Race / Cross-Ice Scrimmage: Click Here to Register

JuniorHawks Pregame Skate:  Click Here to Register