D155 Predators forward James Dingle motivated to push ahead in North-Central Division By Ross Forman – James Dingle knew that every game he played at the Crystal Ice House in Crystal Lake, he simply had to glance at the top… Read More ›
High School
It’s Thanksgiving – A Message from AHAI High School Committee Chair, Jack Weinberg
It’s Thanksgiving. In a normal year many of our hockey families would be getting ready for the annual ubiquitous Thanksgiving tournaments. Myself, I usually had the assignment of going early in the morning to pick up the donut holes at… Read More ›
Celebrating an Unusual Year… Metro Girls High School League Update
By Pam Flores, Co-Vice President Caroline Smith: Pandemic Shutdown Turned Opportunity for Something New The pandemic shutdown has impacted all of us in a big way but has been especially tough for our super active hockey girls who so dearly… Read More ›
Two-Sport Athlete Brandon Alesia Leads Oswego in IHSHL West
By Ross Forman – Brandon Alesia was one of the best forwards last season in the IHSHL West, tallying 30 goals and 16 assists for co-op Oswego, finishing 4th in the league with 46 points in 32 games played, including… Read More ›
Return to (Gold) Glory is Loyola’s Drive
All-State defenseman Kevin Purcell set for his third season with the Ramblers By Ross Forman – Kevin Purcell is a three-year player for Loyola Gold who has established himself as one of the state’s best defenseman – and he’s driven… Read More ›
JV Spotlight: Tommy Christopoulos of Lake Park Lancers
By Ross Forman – Lake Park played the D155 Black #1 team last December in its final game before Christmas – and center Tommy Christopoulos delivered the gifts and plenty of cheers. Christopoulos, who shoots right-handed and sports uniform No…. Read More ›