Hockey is the only major youth sport where all coaches must be screened, attend different levels of coaching education certifications and then take age-specific modules for the birth years they are coaching. The objective of the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) is to improve the caliber and quality of coaching in amateur hockey. Five levels of achievement and six online age-specific modules have been established to educate and train each coach, from the beginner to the highly skilled expert. The Coaching Education Program is committed to developing coaches who will be effective instructors and role models through a comprehensive education program at all levels of play. The program emphasizes fundamental skills, conceptual development, sportsmanship and respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents and off-ice officials. READ MORE>>

The Illinois Hockey Officials' Association (IHOA) is looking for YOU to officiate this season. IHOA just added a new seminar in Northbrook on September 27, 2014. Are you up for the challenge? I am sure you are wondering what you have to do to become a referee. Hopefully, this article will provide you with some insight into the registration process.

The Illinois Hockey Official's Association (IHOA) conducts all aspects of officials' registration, instruction, curriculum, training, evaluation, supervision and mentoring. From the beginning of an Illinois ice hockey official's career to the end of his/her career and everywhere in between, IHOA plays a vital role in the entire process. READ MORE>>

The Adult First Goal Program is equipment based and designed to provide USA Hockey-registered adult hockey leagues a national platform of resources to introduce new adults to the sport. Being a good partner in the business is about joint efforts between USA Hockey and registered adult leagues to grow the game.

The goal is to have adult leagues host Adult First Goal Programs for adults over the age of 18. The program provides local adult leagues the perfect opportunity to introduce new adults (men & women) to the game of hockey and then move them into the local league therefore helping to grow your adult league. The Adult First Goal Starter Equipment can be used to start an adult learn to play program or can be integrated into an existing adult learn to play program. READ MORE>>

If you have a Mite or Squirt team within your organization who would like to skate on the ice at the United Center, you will need to fill out a lottery form on our website. Last season alone, 42 clubs were able to showcase their talents on our ice. Don't miss out on your opportunity to play here in 2014-15! Click HERE for information on the JuniorHawks program presented by Meijer. Click HERE for information on the Blackhawks Intermission Relay Race/Shootout. Questions? Call Matt Brooks at 312-455-7039 or email at mbrooks@chicagoblackhawks.com.