A record number of people were present as the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame (IHHF) recently inducted its 15th class of inductees into its Hall of Fame. The inductees who were honored on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Belvedere… Read More ›
Leadership in the News
Brad Roethlisberger Recognized by Central District for Outstanding Leadership in Supporting Disabled Hockey
By Michael Svac – USA Hockey Disabled Referee-in-Chief, Brad Roethlisberger, was recognized by Doris Donley, USA Hockey Blind Hockey Representative and Michael Svac, USA Hockey Representative for the Central District, for his outstanding leadership in supporting Disabled Hockey in the Central… Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: Steve Drews
Steve Drews Officials’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Steve grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and found a liking to the game of “hockey” from his days of watching the Chicago Blackhawks games on TV and playing it… Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: Tim Gabel
Tim Gabel Builders’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Tim grew up on the southwest side of Chicago in a family of sixteen children. He developed his love for the game of hockey listening to Lloyd Pettit announce the Blackhawk hockey… Read More ›
What Does Being Coachable Mean?
Coaches must identify ways to help individual players get the message By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – When Brad Bialas first started coaching his triplet daughters when they were picking up hockey, there was quite a learning curve. “What… Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: Kenny McCudden
Kenny McCudden Coaches’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Kenny McCudden was born in Chicago, Illinois. His older brother, Brian, was instrumental in his developing a passion and love for the game of hockey. He started skating on ponds and river… Read More ›
