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Volume 4 Issue 5
July 20, 2016
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A STEP aHEAD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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AHAI, the Chicago Blackhawks, Athletico and NorthShore University HealthSystem are proud to announce the 6th year of the "A Step aHead" program, which provides free baseline neurocognitive testing and education on concussions to the youth hockey community. The program will run from July 1 through November 30, 2016. All AHAI players aged 11-18 years old are eligible for free baseline testing. Please note that registration will be online ONLY, do not call Athletico directly.
Additionally, the "A Step aHead" program will again provide concussion education to AHAI coaches, parents and players. Further information about the testing programs and educational opportunities will be available in the AHAI newsletter, AHAI emails and through your clubs. We look forward to another year of working with the hockey community to improve safety in the sport we all love!
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 2016 REGISTRAR TRAINING SESSIONS ANNOUNCED
Dates are set for the Registrar Training Sessions for the 2016-17 Season. These training sessions are intended for those individuals that are the Registrars for their respective AHAI Affiliate Organizations. It is mandatory that Registrars attend one of the sessions. All sessions, with the exception of Bloomington, will begin at 7 PM, and will last less than 2 hours. All sessions will provide the same information. Registrars do not need to register to attend a session. More information as well as copies of the training materials will be sent to Registrars prior to the training. SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS>>
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FIND THE PERFECT FALL PROGRAM!
ATTENTION PARENTS: Looking for the perfect Fall hockey program? Check out the "Affiliate Club Hockey Program" tab located on the top navigation bar on ahaienews.com!
ATTENTION CLUB PRESIDENTS & HOCKEY DIRECTORS: AHAI can help promote your Fall program! If you would like your club's information included on the Affiliate Club Hockey Program Tab, email your program flyer (PDF format please) to AHAI Communication Manager, Gretchen Cockey.
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SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Did you know that AHAI publishes two additional monthly newsletters? ADM Snapshot focuses on the mite and squirt player and Girls Snapshot will keep you up-to-date on the latest girls' hockey news. Click the subscribe button below to update your subscription to include one or both of these informative newsletters!
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TIER II SUBSTITUTE CHOICE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW OPEN
 The Tier ll Substitute Choice Application Process, for Bantam age divisions and below will begin on July 20, 2016. All applications will be submitted online. The Tier ll Committee will ONLY have (3) three appeal hearings this year for those denied a substitute choice. The dates for the appeals are August 10, August 24 and September 8, 2016. Appeal hearings will be held at 6:30pm on the aforementioned dates at the North Shore Ice Arena located at 2111 Founders Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062. If denied please email Gregg Chudacoff, AHAI Tier II Chairman, at gregg@generaltruckparts.com with your preferred appeal hearing date (listed above). Deadline for applying for a substitute choice will be September 15, 2016. APPLY NOW>>
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 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GIRLS' HOCKEY IN ILLINOIS
The growth of girls' hockey nationwide is undeniable. The opportunities that have opened up for girls to play beyond their youth years is ever expanding. USA Hockey girls' registrations have grown by 36% over the last 10 years and 8U girls' numbers have grown by 57%. The recently formed National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) has given young ladies a chance to play professionally. The Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL) is a league that mirrors some men's junior leagues in showcasing the girls for college scouts (CYA Girls are participating in this league). Finally, on a national level there are 35 NCAA Division I, 56 NCAA Division III, and 46 ACHA Club college hockey programs available to girls who wish to play hockey after high school. Some may say, "Well that's nice, but what is happening in Illinois?" Let's take a look at our state and the state of girls' hockey right here in our own backyard. READ MORE>> |
2017 CENTRAL DISTRICT/USA HOCKEY GIRLS DEVELOPMENT DATES
The Central District and USA Hockey have announced the dates for the Central District Playoffs for USA Hockey Nationals, Central District/USA Hockey Development Camp Tryouts, USA Hockey Tier I and Tier II National Championships and the America's High School Showcase. VIEW DATES>> |
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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE AHAI FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING!
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 AHAI FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!
The 20th Annual AHAI Foundation Golf Outing will be held at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, Friday, August 12, 2016. The purpose of this event is twofold. First, it creates an opportunity for coaches, referees, administrators, parents and supporters of amateur hockey in Illinois to come together for a day of fun and relaxation to kick off the beginning of the new season. Secondly, and most importantly, the revenues generated from this event will be donated each season to specific charities as established annually by the AHAI Foundation. READ MORE>>
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COACHING NEWS & INFORMATION
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2016-17 AHAI/USAH
CEP CLINICS
Online registration is now open for all AHAI/USAH CEP Clinics.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY COACHES SYMPOSIUM
The 2016 National Hockey Coaches Symposium will be in St. Louis, August 11-14, 2016.
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USA HOCKEY LEVEL 4 CEP CLINIC
AHAI/USAH will conduct a two day Level 4 CEP Clinic on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
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 AGE-SPECIFIC COACHING MODULES OPEN
The Online Age-Specific Modules are now open for the 2016-17 season. Coaches must be current members of USA Hockey in order to register for the modules. Please click HERE to retrieve your USA Hockey confirmation number or to register for the 2016-17 season. Click HERE to register for a module or login to the module site to continue a previously registered module or access your account to view review any previously completed modules. |
 IHOA ANNOUNCES 2016 SEMINAR DATESThe Illinois Hockey Officials' Association (IHOA) is pleased to announce the release of its officiating seminars for the coming season, which includes two "Girls Only" seminars. If you are unsure of the requirements, please read Register with IHOA. Registration opens on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Jameson Gronert, IHOA Registrar or any of the IHOA Board members.
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INAMOTO & KEANE TAPPED FOR 2016 U.S. U-18 SELECT TEAM
Twenty-one players, including Illinois' Tyler Inamoto (Lake Barrington) and Joey Keane (Homer Glen), who participated at the USA Hockey Boys Select 17 Player Development Camp have been chosen for the 2016 U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete Aug. 8-13 at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. READ MORE>>
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RANDL, DRURY & SMITH ROSTERED TO 2016 U.S. U-17 SELECT TEAM
USA Hockey announced the 20-man roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team that will compete at the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament Aug. 9-13 in Frisco, Texas. The roster includes 3 Illinois natives: Jack Randl (Carpentersville), Jack Drury (Winnetka) and Brady Smith (Palatine). READ MORE>>
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 AHIHA HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CAMP By Teresa Burgin ~ Each year, hockey players from across the country gather in Chicago for the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association's (AHIHA) week-long camp at the Seven Bridges Ice Arena where they learn about and improve their hockey skills. The 2016 AHIHA camp included 57 skaters and their families who traveled to Chicago from Maine to Alaska. This year 17 skaters were from Illinois, including 2015 Deaf Olympians, Max Finley and Derek Struwing. READ MORE>> |
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS NEWS & INFORMATION
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 BLACKHAWKS INTERMISSION AND PRE-GAME REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The Chicago Blackhawks have opened their registration process for the 2016-17 JuniorHawks and Intermission slots next season. In order to participate in either event, your youth hockey team must be competing at the Mite or Squirt level. Due to the limited quantity of on-ice dates at the United Center, the Chicago Blackhawks select all hockey teams at random for each home game.
If you would like to enter your upcoming youth hockey team into the lottery process for either event, please fill out the corresponding forms. Teams selected for either event will be contacted with further details by Chicago Blackhawks Account Executive, Matt Brooks.
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2016 BLACKHAWKS TRAINING CAMP FESTIVAL
Tickets for the Blackhawks Training Camp Festival are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets for $5 by clicking HERE, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or by visiting any Ticketmaster location. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Blackhawks Convention. The first 10,000 fans to enter the building will receive a Brent Seabrook bobblehead! This event has sold out the last 5 seasons! Click HERE for more information.
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ATTENTION SQUIRT PLAYERS!
There are limited spots remaining at the Squirt level for the Chicago Blackhawks 3v3 Youth Hockey Tournament. This year's tournament will be held August 5-6 at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, IL. Please call 312-455-7046 or email Laura Jordan at with any questions regarding registration. REGISTER NOW>>
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ATTENTION GIRLS!
Register today for the Chicago Blackhawks Girls Camp! This camp is open to girls ages 9-14 and will take place at Seven Bridges Ice Arena August 1-4 from 9:00am to 1:20pm. Please call 312-455-7046 or email Laura Jordan at with any questions regarding registration. REGISTER NOW>>
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USA HOCKEY NEWS & INFORMATION
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2016-17 TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE DAYS
USA Hockey announced that associations and rinks can register now to host Try Hockey For Free Days scheduled for the 2016-17 season. The first nationwide Try Hockey For Free Day will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, as part of Come Play Hockey Month. The second opportunity will occur Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, during Hockey Week Across America. READ MORE>>
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2017 LABATT BLUE/USA HOCKEY POND HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 12th annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships will take place February 10-12, 2017. The event will once again be held on Dollar Lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
Event registration is expected to begin in early August, with an exact date to be announced later this month. As with all USA Hockey adult events, registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the event typically sells out on the same day registration begins. READ MORE>>
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FACE OFF FOR MDA
Mark your calendars for July 23-24 for the Fire Fighter Face Off Adult Hockey Tournament, presented by Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Local 3005, at Rocket Ice Arena in Bolingbrook. All proceeds will benefit the MDA. VIEW FLYER>>
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COUGARS HOCKEY NIGHT
Lace up your skates and pull on your breezers for a night of hockey fun at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark! Join the Cougars for Hockey Night on Friday, July 29th as they celebrate Winter's greatest game in the Summer! VIEW FLYER>>
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A ROUND FOR
MATT OLSON
Register today for "A Round for Matt"! This event will take place on Thursday, July 21 at the Carillon Links in Plainfield, IL. All proceeds will be donated to the Matt Olson fund. VIEW FLYER>>
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