Volume 9 Issue 7 | August 25, 2021
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ILLINOIS HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
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Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations for Class of 2021
Illinois hockey has a very long and rich hockey history, in large part due to the tireless dedication and commitment of individuals who have helped make sure every individual who has had a desire to participate in this great sport has had the opportunity to do so. The Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding players, organizers, coaches, managers, supporters, and officials.
Please click here for Nomination Qualifications & Procedures. If you know of someone who you believe should be a candidate to enter the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2021, you are encouraged to click here for Nomination Form; please submit all assisting documentation by October 1, 2021. Click here to view a list of past IHHF Inductees. The 2021 IHHF Induction Dinner will be held in their honor on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Belvedere Banquet Hall in Elk Grove Village beginning at 5:00 pm. Tickets are available by contacting Norm Spiegel at 847.269.2922 or jacole@comcast.net. The class of 2020 will also be inducted on January 30, 2022 due to not having an Induction Ceremony last year during the Covid pandemic.
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 AHAI Announces 11th Year of the A Step aHead Program
AHAI, Athletico and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush are happy to announce the 11th year of the "A Step aHead" program. We will continue to provide education on concussion and other health and safety issues relevant to youth hockey. Please stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available. The baseline ImPACT testing will be available at affiliated Athletico clinics for a discounted rate of $15 per baseline assessment now through November 30, 2021. REGISTER NOW>>
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TIER II YOUTH & GIRLS SUBSTITUTE CHOICE INFORMATION
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Tier II Girls Substitute Choice Application Process for 2021-22 Season
The Tier II Girls' substitute choice application process, 10U through 19U began on July 18, 2021. All applications must be submitted online (please refer to the AHAI website at www.ahai.org). The Girls' Committee will have appeal hearings as deemed necessary for those denied a substitute choice. If denied, please email Anita Lichterman, AHAI Girls' Chair at girls@ahai2.org. Dates for appeals hearing(s) will be sent to those denied a substitute choice. Please note: The Tier II Girls' choice substitution is separate from the Tier II Youth choice substitution. Please familiarize yourself with Article 17 - Girls'/Women's of the AHAI Rules & Regulations. The deadline for applying for a substitute choice is September 12, 2021. Please click here to apply.
Tier II Youth Substitute Choice Application Process for 2021-22 Season
The Tier II substitute choice application process, 10U through 16U/18U began on July 15, 2021. All applications will be submitted online. The Tier II Committee will have (3) three appeal hearings for those denied a substitute choice. The remaining date for appeals is September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. If denied, please email Gregg Chudacoff, AHAI Tier II Chairman, at gregg.chudacoff@ahai2.org. The deadline for applying for a substitute choice will be September 12, 2021. Please click here to apply.
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GIRLS HOCKEY NEWS & INFORMATION
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 Save the Dates: Upcoming AHAI Girls Hockey Events
Girls College Hockey Night
Girls College Hockey Night will be held Monday, September 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chicago Westin Northwest in Itasca. Registration will open on September 17th. More information will be available in early September in the AHAI Newsletter, AHAI Website & the September issue of Girls Snapshot.
Parent Education Webinar
Our Parents Education Webinar will be on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Information on registration and content will be available in the AHAI newsletter and on the AHAI website in early September as well as in the September issue of the Girls Snapshot.
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YOUTH COLLEGE NIGHT INFORMATION
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 Youth College Night Set for Monday, September 27th AHAI's Youth College Night: Opportunities In Hockey After High School is set for Monday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chicago Westin Northwest in Itasca. We will discuss the importance of keeping your grades up, cost of playing hockey after high school and how to prepare for these opportunities. IHOA will be available to meet with players to help them understand what it takes to become an official as well as the financial and personal benefits of donning the stripes. After the seminar, several colleges will be on hand to meet players and discuss their specific programs. Registration will open on September 17th... stay tuned for more information.
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COACHING NEWS & INFORMATION
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 REMINDER: Coaching Education Program (CEP) Clinics Are Filling Quickly!
CEP Clinics are being posted and are filling up extremely fast. Be sure to check the USA Hockey website, under the Coaches Tab, for available clinics. Because the clinics are virtual, you may register for any clinic listed regardless of location. AHAI and USA Hockey will be posting more clinics for October and November soon.
If you have any issues finding a clinic to attend, reach out to Jim Clare, AHAI Coach-in-Chief at jim.clare@ahai2.org and he will assist you. Again, due to the circumstances of this past year, clinics are filling up extremely fast. Do not get caught short in December by not renewing your certification soon enough. Please note: to register for a CEP Clinic, you must first renew your USA Hockey membership.
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 Level 5 Coaches Symposium Wraps Up in Duluth
After four days of presentations, breakout sessions, fun and learning, the 2021 Level 5 Coaches Symposium concluded in Duluth. Coaches had an opportunity to not only engage with each other but to hear from guest speakers such as Jeff Blashill (Detroit Red Wings), Mike Sullivan (Pittsburgh Penguins), Don Granato (Buffalo Sabres), Ty Hennes (Skills Instructor for the Pittsburgh Penguins), John Hynes (Nashville Predators), and several head coaches of women's college teams, amongst others. I encourage our coaches (that are eligible) to attend next year's Level 5 Symposium. READ FULL RECAP>>
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Ask the Official by Dave Zednik
QUESTION: Just prior to the puck being received by an attacking player, the defensive player chops down on top of the stick and prevents them from being able to play the puck. Should this be penalized under the Standard of Play guidelines? Does it make any difference as to the angle of the stick blade when done?
ANSWER: The use of the stick to check an opponent's stick or press the opponent's stick to the ice or the boards, is a good defensive play as long as it is done on the lower portion of the stick shaft and the intended purpose is to dislodge the puck or prevent the opponent from playing the puck. The angle of the stick blade (inverted or parallel to the ice), would not make a difference in this determination. However, any time this action is done higher up on the stick or clearly impedes the opponent with no reasonable effort to play the puck, a penalty for slashing, holding or hooking should be called.
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IHOA Announces Updated 2021-22 Officiating Seminar Schedule: Players & Coaches Are Encouraged to Sign Up for Seminars!
Please note the following information regarding seminar registration: you must first register with USA Hockey online prior to registering for an IHOA Seminar. To be completely registered, you must meet both IHOA and USA Hockey requirements. The minimum age for IHOA membership is 12 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. If you have any other questions about seminars, please contact Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar, at registrar@ihoa.com.
Affiliate Clubs and their rinks can click the button below to download the Officiating Seminar QR Code Flyer. We encourage our Affiliates and their rinks to hang in a high-traffic area. Thank you in advance for your help in promoting IHOA Seminars!
ATTENTION AFFILIATE CLUB PRESIDENTS:
You are encouraged to reach out to have an IHOA representative speak at your Affiliate club, team, player, parent and/or coach meetings. Please click button above to schedule a club visit today!
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 Jack Drury Looks To Add To His Family Legacy This Season For The Carolina Hurricanes By Ross Forman - Jack Drury is spending the summer in the northern suburbs, training, skating and working out - he's hoping to land on the Carolina Hurricanes' roster in the fall after agreeing in July to a three-year entry-level contract with his 2018 draft club.
"I'm excited to get to Carolina," said Drury, 21, a left-handed shooting forward who played two seasons at Harvard University and then this past season in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). In his first professional season in Sweden, Drury had 10 goals, 20 assists in 41 regular-season games and was one of three finalists for the league's Rookie of the Year award. In post-season play, he finished second in the league with 11 points in 14 games, helping his team win the title. He's been training this summer with, among others, his younger brothers: Owen, Teddy, and Ryan - all of whom will play this fall for the Reapers Hockey Association, which will play its home games this season at the Mount Prospect Ice Arena (MPIA), where the Reapers Tier 1 organization will battle such foes as the Chicago Fury, Chicago Mission, Windy City Storm and Team Illinois, among others. "It's fun to push each other," in the gym, Drury said. READ MORE>> |
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AHAI FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING
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AHAI Foundation Golf Outing Has Record Turnout
In spite of me being in Strasbourg, France, the day of the event and unable to do nothing more than pray for good weather (you're welcome), our crack staff of volunteers pulled off another amazing event benefitting our most cherished hockey family. We had a record turnout and raised a record amount of money for Special Hockey, AHIHA, Youth Sled Hockey, the IHOA Memorial Fund, Blackhawks Warriors, Blind Hockey and the Catastrophic Injury Fund. Thank you all for participating! See you next year!
Don Allord
Benevolent Golf Dictator
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