Memories from the 2019-20 Illinois High School Hockey Season will last forever, even though the final weeks of the season came to an abrupt end when the world was, to put it mildly, turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ross Forman
Remembering George Hayes
Former coach, Illinois Suburban Hockey League founder leaves near 40-year local legacy By Ross Forman – George Hayes, a member of the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame and the founder of the Illinois Suburban Hockey League, passed away March 29… Read More ›
Emotions on Ice: League Playoffs, State Tournament Up the Late-Season Excitement
By Ross Forman – There was a mix of emotions for the New Trier Hockey Program on Sunday, Feb. 23 – joy, elation, celebration and even shock. Let’s start at West Meadows Ice Arena in Rolling Meadows for the 4:50… Read More ›
Spartans Excited for Next Season with Key Players Coming Back
By Ross Forman – The co-op Spartans, with the No. 15 seed in the Illinois High School Hockey State Tournament, saw their shot at glory end Feb. 16 in Romeoville. They lost 3-2 in overtime to the No. 25 Cobras…. Read More ›
IHSHL JV Spotlight: Max Janczak, BG/H/W
By Ross Forman – Having played for the Mount Prospect Patriots and the Glenview Grizzles, freshman Max Janczak was, admittedly, a little timid when his season started on the co-op BG/H/W JV team. The nerves went away quickly. “I have… Read More ›
Optimism Reigns on Co-op Evanston Girls’ Team
By Ross Forman – Hannah Bergom is in her first season as head coach of the co-op Evanston girls’ team, with players representing Evanston Township, Roycemore, North Side College Prep and Francis Parker. The 16-player roster is its largest in… Read More ›
