Volume 10 Issue 3 | March 2022 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
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Congrats to all who participated in the playoffs. What a great series of games. Most were the type of games that it was a shame one team had to lose. Back and forth action until the last second. All of the teams should be proud. They left it all on the ice.
A special shout out to the champs and those who are going on to districts and nationals. Best of luck. Represent us well.
Spring will soon begin and while it starts we are preparing for next season. AHAI hopes to make it even better next year.
Thank you for your continued support. Play hard but most of all have fun.
Kevin Bolger
President
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STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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AHAI would like to congratulate the teams that competed in this year's High School State Championship tournament. Thank you to the Chicago Blackhawks for their continued support of Illinois high school hockey, the SHL Network for live-streaming the semi-final and championship games, and to IHOA and all of the officials that worked for all of the state tournament games. |
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Glenbrook North JV State Champions |
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Waubonsie Varsity Combined State Champions |
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Stevenson Red Varsity State Champions |
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CC HS Girls State Champions |
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Tier I and Tier II State Champions
Congratulations to all of the teams that competed in this year's state tournament. It was an exciting few weeks and we saw some great hockey played.
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Men's & Women's 2022 AHAI Adult State Championship Tournament
By Robert Fiorio, Adult State Tournament Director
The Amateur Hockey Association Illinois, Inc. is proud to present the 2022 AHAI Adult State Championship Tournament hosted by the AHAI Adult Committee and The Edge Ice Arena. The Adult State Tournament will take place April 28 - May 1, 2022 with all Championship Games taking place on Sunday, May 1 st at The Edge. For more information and/or registration please click here or contact Robert Fiorio, Tournament Director at rfiorio4@yahoo.com. |
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CENTRAL DISTRICT & USA HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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7 Tier I Teams Represented Illinois in the USA Hockey Central District Championships! |
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Youth Tier I 14U
Chicago Mission
Central District 2nd Place
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Youth Tier I 15O
Windy City Storm
Central District Champions
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Youth Tier I 16U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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Youth Tier I 18U
Chicago Mission
Central District 4th Place
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Girls Tier I 14U
Team Illinois
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier I 16U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier I 19U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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3 Tier II Girls Teams Represented Illinois in the USA Hockey Central District Championships! |
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Girls Tier II 14U
Chicago Hawks
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier II 16U
Naperville Sabres
Central District 2nd Place
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Girls Tier II 19U
Northshore Warhawks
Central District 2nd Place
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8 Tier I Teams Selected to Represent Illinois at USA Hockey National Championships! |
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Youth Tier I 14U
Chicago Mission
At-Large Bid
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Youth Tier I 15O
Chicago Mission
At-Large Bid
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Youth Tier I 15O
Windy City Storm
At-Large Bid
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Youth Tier I 16U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier I 14U
Team Illinois
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier I 14U
Chicago Mission
At-Large Bid
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Girls Tier I 16U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier I 19U
Chicago Mission
Central District Champions
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USA Hockey National Championships for the Youth Tier I 14U will be held in Chicago, Youth Tier I 15O in Plymouth, MI and Youth Tier I 16U in Rochester, MI. The Girls Tier I games will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. Good luck, teams! |
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3 Youth Tier II Teams Selected to Represent Illinois at USA Hockey National Championships! |
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Youth Tier II 14U
Chicago Jets
Automatic Bid
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Youth Tier II 16U
Chicago Hawks
Automatic Bid
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Youth Tier II 18U
Chicago Jets
Automatic Bid
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USA Hockey National Championships for the Youth Tier II 14U will be held in Kalamazoo, MI, Youth Tier II 16U in Troy, MI and Youth Tier II 18U in Irvine, CA. Good luck, teams! |
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4 Tier II Girls Teams Selected to Represent Illinois at USA Hockey National Championships! |
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Girls Tier II 14U
Chicago Hawks
Central District Champions
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Girls Tier II 14U
Glenview Stars
At-Large Bid
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Girls Tier II 16U
Naperville Sabres
Automatic Bid
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Girls Tier II 19U
Northshore Warhawks
Automatic Bid
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USA Hockey National Championships for the Girls Tier II games will be held in
West Chester, PA Good luck, teams!
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Boys' Invitees to AHAI's 2022 Player Development Tryout/Identification Camp Announced
By Peter Humann, AHAI Player Development Chair - The following players have been nominated and selected to participate in the 2022 AHAI Player Development Tryout/Identification Camp for 14U through 18U age players at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville to be conducted the weekend of March 18-20. Please click on buttons below to view player lists by birth year. Good luck!
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Building for Next Season
By Ross Forman
The jubilation and celebration that filled Stevenson High School this season was the same as the 10U AA Glenview Stars. Both teams won their last game of the season. The Patriots won the Red Division of the Illinois High School Hockey State Tournament, and the Stars now boast a new red banner that proclaims STATE CHAMPIONS.
But most teams don’t smile for pictures and pose with trophies in pure joy.
Most teams don’t win their last game of the season.
That doesn’t mean a season isn’t successful though, regardless of what division or age-group a team competes in.
Winning state is great. But seasons can be just as beneficial without the trophy.
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COACHES & PLAYERS OF THE YEAR |
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Congratulations to the 2021-2022 AHAI coaches and players of the year. |
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Boys High School Coach of the Year
Jack Warren Cobra's Hockey
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Girls High School Coach of the Year
Jacqueline Rogers Lake Forest HS
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Girls Coach of the Year
Carolyn Williams
Hawks Girls 12u
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Youth Coach of the Year
John Swiatek
St. Jude 12U
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Disabled Coach of the Year
Kevin Allison
Chicago Blackhawks Blind Hockey
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Girls HS Player of the Year
Maya Gonzalez
Chicago Central Romans
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Boys HS Player of the Year
Jack Gustafson
Loyola Academy
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America's Showcase Tryouts
The Girls America's Showcase tryouts will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, Thursday, March 24th and Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00 - 8:00pm at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville.
Please visit the Girls page of the AHAI website or contact Anita Lichterman for additional information at girls@ahai2.org
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NEWS & INFORMATION |
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High School All State Teams
Congratulations to the players named to this year's All State team. The games were played on Monday, March 14th at West Meadows ice rink.
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Girls All State MVP
Natalie Peters, Glenbrook
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Boys All State MVP
William Schreiber - Loyola Academy
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Player Profile: Raffi Biedron
By: Ross Forman
He’s the team leader with the “C” on his Stevenson uniform, yet it’s the classroom where Raffi Biedron truly shines.
The senior in his third season on the Stevenson varsity, Biedron is a straight-A student. He has never had a B in high school and his class load is filled with honors and AP classes. He had 13 AP classes this year and was the top student-athlete among all Stevenson winter sports with a 4.78 GPA – out of 4.
“I like to push myself in the classroom, which stems from my parents and my brother. They have been role-models, motivating me to succeed in school,” Biedron said. “My parents, Jolanta and Andy, are both immigrants. I feel the pressure to succeed and make them proud.” READ MORE >>
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Player Profile: Patrick Neary
By: Ross Forman
Patrick Neary scored the biggest goal of his career on Wednesday, March 9: the game-winner, in overtime, as fifth-seeded Saint Viator shocked No. 1-ranked New Trier Green, 4-3.
It was, without question, one of the biggest goals in school history, as the win pushed the Lions into the Illinois High School Hockey State Championship Game (Red Division) against No. 3 Stevenson after the Patriots stopped No. 2 Loyola Gold, 7-5, in the other semifinal.
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JOG College Showcase
The 2022 JOG College Showcase will take place at Fifth Third Arena, Chicago IL, April 29th- May 1st. This showcase highlights the talent of local and regional players ranging for both Men and Women. The goal of this event is to educate and create an opportunity for players to showcase their talents in front of top College programs from across the country.
On the ice, players will compete in one practice led by NCAA D3 and ACHA coaches and three games to showcase their skill and gain exposure. Off the ice, players and parents are encouraged to attend our one of a kind recruiting & coaching panel. This panel is a great platform for individuals to learn about the attending school’s programs and admission requirements, as well as what it takes to be a successful student athlete.
Registration for the event is now open. Please click on the link below to register for the Men’s or Women’s Showcase. The cost for the showcase is $300.
For registration and information on the showcase:
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We are excited for the return of our Chicago Blackhawks Summer Camps in 2022! Registration is now open at Blackhawks.com.
Our youth hockey camps will be held at the Chicago Blackhawks practice facility Fifth Third Arena and Mt. Prospect Ice Arena. All of our camps will feature experienced and highly skilled coaches, including Blackhawks Alumni, to help your son or daughter learn from the very best in the business.
The sessions will be geared toward skills such as power skating, edgework, agility, puck handling and shooting. Participants will also work on team skills in 1v1, 2v2 and scrimmages. On the last day of camp each week (Friday), we play a variety of games -- a fun day for parents and siblings to come watch.
Any amount of experience is welcome! However, to maximize each child's experience, he or she may be asked to skate in a different age group depending on skill level.
Dates and Locations:
July 11-15 at Mt. Prospect Ice Arena
July 18-22 at Fifth Third Arena
July 25-29 at Fifth Third Arena
August 8-12 at Mt. Prospect Ice Arena
We can’t wait to see you there, click below to learn more and register today!
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Congratulations 2022 NIHL Blackhawks Cup Champions!
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Congratulations 2022 NWHL Champions!
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ILLINOIS HOCKEY HALL OF FAME BIO SERIES |
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Jack Weinberg, Builder's Category
Jack was born in Oak Park and his first skating experience was on a frozen tennis court at Taylor Park on figure skates. He skated at the new Ridgeland Commons before it was enclosed. Life-long Blackhawks fans, the family had season tickets from the time he was born. He was so young he fit under the Chicago Stadium turn style, he was there for the 1961 Stanley Cup season. His involvement in the Blackhawk Alumni Association has been an especially rewarding experience. After moving to Winnetka at 9, he began to play organized hockey in Wilmette at the outdoor rink. The Winnetka Rink was built as he was entering New Trier, the family bought bonds to support the construction. Jack has 2 older brothers and at one time all the families, parents too lived within two miles of the rink. Jacks two sons played for the Winnetka Hockey Club where Jack was “drafted” into coaching and eventually holding many jobs on the Winnetka Hockey Board.Jack went to work for Columbia Pictures out of College from the University of Denver where he met and fell in love with his wife of 38 years, Sheila. The whole family, mom included skated at the beloved Watts Ice rink in Glencoe where the Weinbergs still live, also for 38 years. Jack was asked to help run a referendum for the re-build of the Watts facility which eventually turned in to a couple of terms on the Park board. READ MORE >>
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U.S. PARALYMPIC SLED HOCKEY TEAM |
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The U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team won their fourth-straight consecutive gold medal at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. The U.S. team defeated Canada 5-0 in the gold medal game. Congratulations to the entire team, especially the three Illinois natives, Brody Roybal of Northlake, Josh Misiewicz of LaGrange and Kevin McKee of Chicago. |
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