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 ›
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2019 IHHF Bio Series: Sylvain Turcotte
Sylvain Turcotte Coaches’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Sylvain Turcotte was born and raised in Ile-Bizard, Montreal, and is the oldest of two siblings. His parents, Yvan and Micheline allowed him to begin playing hockey at a very early age… Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: Rich Jecmen
Rich Jecmen Builders’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Rich was born in Oak Park and raised in North Riverside by his loving parents, Ray and Irene Jecmen. He is the youngest of 3 children. As public rinks were hard to… Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: Chuck Linkenheld
Chuck Linkenheld Coaches’ Category ~ Class of 2019 Chuck is one of five siblings, including a special needs brother, who grew up in Schaumburg, Illinois. He began skating when he was just 5 years old on Turner Pond in Roselle…. Read More ›
2019 IHHF Bio Series: John Conenna
John Conenna Coaches’ Category ~ Class of 2019 John was born and raised in the village of Norridge, Illinois, during the late 1960’s and through the 1970’s hockey became the theme of his neighborhood. Playing on the streets was John’s… Read More ›
Congratulations to the November BMO Harris Bank Youth Hockey Award Winners!
The Chicago Blackhawks and BMO Harris Bank are proud to honor members of the hockey community. Each month during the regular season they recognize the excellence of a youth hockey player, coach and volunteer. AHAI congratulates November’s Award Winners: Player:… Read More ›