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The Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois was founded as the governing body of Illinois amateur hockey in 1975. During that season, AHAI was recognized as a sanctioned affiliate of USA Hockey which was appointed by the United States Congress as the governing body of American Ice Hockey.
Jerry’s Rat Ice Fund-Raiser Announced
On Sept. 25, 2009 young Jerry Martinez, Jr. tragically lost his life in an automobile accident. He was 16 years old. Jerry played for the Leafs Hockey Club since he was a young boy and was currently playing for the Central Hockey Club with students from Burlington Central High School, Hampshire High School, DeKalb High School and Hiawatha High School. at the Leafs Ice Centre located at 801 Wesemann Drive in West Dundee, IL 60118 — (847) 844-9700.
To honor Jerry, his family and his love of hockey, there will be a special 2 hour rat hockey memorial on Nov. 14th from 2:30-4:30pm. A fee of $10.00 per person for hockey with ALL proceeds going to the Martinez family. Everyone is welcome to play or watch. Full equipment, including helmets, is required. Please come join us.
Contributions can be made to: Jerry J. Martinez III Scholarship Fund, c/o First Community Bank of Elgin, 165 S. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 0123
For further information call Nate at 847-471-1563
AHAI Announces 10th Year of Special Blackhawks Coaching Clinic!
The Amateur Hockey Association Illinois, Inc. in their continuing effort of assisting and developing amateur hockey in Illinois, are delighted that once again, in conjunction with the Chicago Blackhawks, will be hosting the 10th Annual Blackhawk/AHAI Coaching Clinic for all interested AHAI coaches on Thursday, February 4, 2010. The clinic runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This clinic is free of charge to all USA Hockey registered AHAI coaches. Head Coach Joel Quenneville and Assistant Coaches John Torchetti and Mike Haviland will be on hand to discuss different techniques in coaching, as well as field questions from the AHAI Coaches in attendance. Each coach attending will receive a gift from the Chicago Blackhawks.
ALL Coaches must register individually and RSVP in advance no later than January 31, 2010 by sending an e-mail to Paul Jakubowski at: pjakubowski@ahai2.org. Please indicate your name, association and level you are coaching at and your phone number in your e-mail (Once you register, an e-mail will be sent to you with instructions on arrival time, where to park (complimentary), what to bring to the clinic, etc.).
This clinic is for USA Hockey registered adult coaches only (over the age of 18). No children under the age of 18 will be allowed into this clinic. We hope to see you on Thursday, February 4, 2010! Please Click Here for Flyer.
Rockford MinorHawks Program Skates into Action!
The Rockford Park District opened up their new skating season with the addition of the new MinorHawks program.
According to Shane Reinink (parent of a new 5 year old): " My son Anthony joined this group and had the time of his life. He especially loved his Blackhawk's jersey, I can barely get him to take it off long enough to wash it. Attached a picture of the new class.
Champaign, Darien, Leafs, Rockford, Romeoville and the West Meadows ice rink have also joined the MinorHawks initiative. All Seasons and the North Shore Ice Rink are in the process of starting their programs.
For more information on the new MinorHawks initiative, please contact Mike Durkin at Michael.durkin@ca.com
Robert Morris College to host ACHA College Hockey Seminar
It's that time of year again! Robert Morris University Illinois is sponsoring their annual ACHA College Hockey seminar on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at The Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, IL. Registration will be limited to 60 players at this session. Last year we had over 120 registrations and wound up holding two additional events, we will do our best to find time slots to host additional events this year if we have a repeat response.
This unique event is an opportunity for high school age (and older players who are college eligible) to learn about the ins and outs of collegiate hockey, how to find the right college for YOU and then step on the ice and get evaluated by a team of collegiate coaches who are in town for our annual Showcase tournament. Over the past years, hundreds have attended and many have found their path to playing college hockey either directly through this event or through the information they gathered at this event. Here is the basic information you need to know:
DATE: Saturday November 14, 2009
LOCATION: The Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St. Bensenville, IL 60106
COST: $50.00
ITINERARY: Check in 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Seminar 10:00-11:30 a.m.
On ice evaluations: Noon- 1:30 p.m.
If you are interested in attending, email Tom Wendlandt at rmchockey@aol.com and request the downloadable registration form, then print it out and send it in with your $50.00 registration fee. Acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis. Please direct all questions to Tom.
NOTE: If you already know that you cannot attend on November 14 but wish to pre-register for future events, please indicate that on the form. Since future dates have not been sent, we will NOT cash your check until we know you can attend one of the future dates.
Hawks / Steel Team Up For Equipment Drive!
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Steel Hockey Clubs are teaming up to host a “gently used” hockey equipment drive.
The dates are Monday, November 9, 2009 at the United Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (first 100 donors receive a Blackhawk prize). They are accepting skates, gloves, sticks, elbow pads, shin pads and goalie gear (If this is something YOU would wear or put on your children, then it qualifies for us to give out to other children in need).
All donations will be given to the AHAI/NHL Diversity Program and the Inner City Education Program.
For more information, please “Click Here”
Blackhawks Announce AHAI Members Regular Season Ticket Offer:
As a member of AHAI, the Chicago Blackhawks are happy to offer single game tickets throughout the 2009-10 Regular Season. There is a two (2) ticket limit per household per game and a max of eight (8) tickets per season per household. (i.e. Two (2) tickets to four (4) games during the 09-10 season.) Any orders above the limit will be cancelled without notification.
Tickets subject to availability and available only to AHAI Members via the following online offer. To purchase your tickets to this offer, please Click here for Blackhawks Tickets!
To purchase tickets, under "Special Offer Code" enter "onegoal", and do NOT enter your email address at this point. After entering the code, you will be prompted to enter an email address and password. If you've purchased Blackhawks tickets through previous offers, please enter the email address and password you used last season. If not, please create a new account to the right. Choose your game and then submit your order.
Blackhawks Offer AHAI Clubs Special Group Outing Offer!
Is your team looking for a social outing this season? An event to build team chemistry? What’s better than an NHL Game?! The Chicago Blackhawks have a select number of seats to each game throughout the season reserved specifically for amateur hockey team outings! Group outings are available STILL AVAILABLE by calling Eric Dumais at 312.455.7039 or email at edumais@chicagoblackhawks.com. Act fast- these special groups won’t last long!
CEP Clinic Registration is Available
The Coaching Education Program (C.E.P.) Clinic Registration has begun. For complete details on coaching level requirements, 2009-2010 CEP Clinic Schedule and other pertinent information, Please Click Here