Rob Malstrom begin his 20th season on New Trier bench, his alma mater By Ross Forman Rob Malstrom is set for his 20th season coaching, though he’s mostly been on the bench for a team no one wants to play… Read More ›
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Chicago Well Represented On U.S. Blind Hockey Team, Battles Canada In October
Blind Hockey continues to grow, anchored locally at Center Ice of DuPage By Ross Forman All roads lead to Pittsburgh for the U.S. Blind Hockey Team, to battle its counterparts from Canada, Oct. 12-14, hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mike… Read More ›
The Warriors Way: Randy Schlesinger Driven For Success At Deerfield
By Ross Forman One of the most heated rivalries in Illinois high school hockey kicked up the temperature over the summer. Mark your calendars now, when Deerfield plays arch-rival Highland Park on Wednesday, Nov. 21 – their traditional battle in… Read More ›
Blair Uses International Experience to Advance Local Officiating
Illinois Hockey Officials Association (IHOA) looks to expand number of female officials By Ross Forman Erin Blair started officiating as a way to make some extra money. She improved, advanced and blossomed into one of the best female referees anywhere… Read More ›
Scouting Sarauer: Lake Forest taps coach with 18 years of experience
By Ross Forman Optimism is Scouts-high at Lake Forest, where Steve Sarauer takes over the head coaching reins, bringing 18 years of coaching experience, including 15 at the high school level, plus a playing resume that included a stint skating… Read More ›
Giant Memories: Sean Freeman Reflects on 17-Year Career Coaching Highland Park
By Ross Forman When Sean Freeman arrived at Highland Park as the Giants’ varsity head coach in 2001, he found a program with nine skaters and no goalie. “When I left (the program), there were eight coaches, 60-plus players, a… Read More ›
