Annual event allows hockey minds from the U.S. and Finland to share and exchange ideas By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Even though Finland is a relatively small country in terms of population, it has had a large imprint on… Read More ›
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Coaching Education Program Helps Make Good Coaches Great
CEP has helped AHAI give its coaches all the tools they need to succeed By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Coaching youth hockey certainly isn’t for everyone. It takes a special person who is good at working with kids, understands what… Read More ›
Ross K. MacNeill Memorial Tournament a Fitting Tribute to Its Namesake
Cancer took 11-year-old Ross’ life in 2013, but his impact on those around him, and hockey, lives on By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Ross MacNeill always knew how to lighten the mood. Standing next to his hockey coach Mike Cecala… Read More ›
Cystic Fibrosis Hasn’t Slowed Down Macey Horbach On or Off the Ice
Diagnosed at age 10, the 18-year-old Horbach has thrived as a hockey player and advocate for a cure By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI When Macey Horbach started playing hockey at 8 years old, she didn’t have a care in… Read More ›
Help Wanted: Volunteers Vital to Making Disabled Hockey Festival a Success
While hundreds have signed up, many more are needed By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI For the first time in a decade, the Toyota-USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival is back in Chicago. Over 1,500 participants are expected for the event…. Read More ›
Black Ice Brings Back Title from Pond Hockey Championships
Glen Ellyn-area team took first place in 60+ Division. By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Hockey builds lifelong friendships. The guys from the pond hockey team Black Ice have experienced that firsthand. Now, they have a hockey story they will… Read More ›
