By Tara Baer & Falcons Girls' Families - The 11th Annual Gina Bronge Memorial Game was played on October 15, 2018 to a full house at Highland Park Centennial Ice Arena. The rink was bursting with excitement; over 40 North Shore girls participated in a Girls’ Clinic which kicked off the event. Girls from 4 to 13 years of age skated with the Falcons/Scouts girls. Big girls paired up with little girls to complete drills, smiles and high fives all around. The enthusiasm in the locker room was infectious as the girls were full of smiles, laughter and chatter. The phrase, “I want to be like her when I grow up.” was heard frequently. The big girls were as popular as Patrick Kane, posing for pictures.

USA Hockey recently highlighted the growth and strength of girls hockey in Illinois in a feature leading up to World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend (October 7-8).

In case you missed it, click the button to read how the hard work of NIHL and our associations, as well as the success of the Chicago Blackhawks and their dedication to girls hockey has helped to grow our girls teams from 12 a decade ago to 50 today! And...make sure to watch the wrap-up video of the great IIHF WGIHW celebration at MB Ice Arena.

Metro Girls League Update

By Pam Flores - The tiering round in the Metro Girls High School season is well underway. Many games are yet to be played, but this season is shaping up to be highly competitive. All of the teams in the league have grown and added depth, and it is great to have added two new teams – Latin now has two teams (Orange and Blue) and the District 211-214 Rebels have joined the league.

By Ross Forman - First-year Loyola Academy girls hockey coach Rob Messner doesn’t mince words when asked about the Ramblers’ goals for the season: “To be playing at the United Center in March. Bottom Line.”

The U.S. Women’s National Team, which includes Illinois’ Megan Bozek and Kendall Coyne Schofield, has been training at MB Ice Arena this week in preparation for the 2018 Four Nations Cup. On Monday, October 29th select members of the U.S. Women’s National team and local coaches hosted a free on-ice practice for 12U and 14U girls.

This evening the USWNT will scrimmage the Chicago Mission Youth Hockey Club at 6:50pm at MB Ice Arena. Following the scrimmage, select players will be available for autographs. Click button below for additional information on the Four Nations Cup, including the full U.S. roster.