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.

Looking for the perfect fall hockey program? Check out the "Affiliate Club Hockey Program" tab located on the top navigation bar of ahaienews.com. Simply mouse over the tab and select from the drop-down menu. We currently have fall programs listed for Girls, Tier II, Tier III, High School and Learn-to-Skate programs.

The 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.

By Ross Forman ~ Mickey Sangiacomo will keep a close eye this upcoming season on the Cyclones' midget minor team as his grandson, Ian Bain, is skating the family legacy. Sangiacomo will watch any hockey, though, all games, all levels - especially though the play of Ian, a defenseman. "I just love the game, always have," said Sangiacomo who, on Oct. 5, turns 70. This senior, semi-retired Carol Stream resident has certainly left his mark on the local hockey scene. He's been the president of the Flames and Admirals' organizations, has served on the Central States Development Hockey League for more than 10 years, and was one of three co-founders of the Southwest Spring League, with Rocky Saganiuk and John Dunne. READ MORE>>

Make room for the new season! You can drop your gently used gear in the HIFE bin located in the lobby of Addison Ice Arena. Collection will occur August 15-28, 2016.

The Hockey Is For Everyone program (formerly Diversity Program) is an AHAI supported vehicle providing young athletes from socio- and economically diverse backgrounds the opportunity to use the sport of ice hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, respect, teamwork and good character. READ MORE>>

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>>

Are you looking for a Minor Hockey Program that is based on FUN, FAMILY, and FRIENDSHIP? A unique experience that you can offer your in house hockey players. A program that will not only make a difference in their hockey lives today but will last for years to come. Click HERE to view flyer. This program can make a difference in our organizations, and working together we can provide a unique experience for our in house players. Our Kitchener Committee would love to share this program with your organization. You can sign up one team or a group of teams at all levels. READ MORE>>