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Program Format

The Ice Dogs have put together the most inclusive hockey program money can buy. We are committed to creating the highest quality organization in the area focusing on player development. Each player will receive:

  • Top Notch Professional Coaching staff
  • Prime time Ice Slots for Practice and Games
  • 10 Hockey Zone Training Sessions Per Season
  • Monthly Skill Development
  • Registration Fees
  • Referees
  • Home and Away Jersey

League

The Ice Dogs are a Tier II Travel program that competes in the Northern Illinois Hockey League.

Practices

All the teams will have 3 home slots per week. These slots will be divided between practices and games. In addition to these slots all teams will have power skating or skill development.

Tournaments

 The IDHA teams will have the opportunity to participate in a number of tournaments together.  ALL Ice Dogs Teams will participate in the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Shoot-Out Tournament:

Thanksgiving Shootout: 11/24– 11/28  2010  Glacier Ice Arena
 

Games

 AHAI has announced a new policy on game limits for all Tier II organization. For more information go to www.ahai.org

Mite             35 games maximum
Squirt          40 games maximum
Pee Wee    45 games maximum
Bantam      50 games maximum
Midget        60 games maximum
 

Individual Skill Development

The Ice Dogs Hockey Association firmly believes in the skill development of every player within our program. Our Staff Professionals will combine both on ice and off ice skill development that will allow our young athletes to reach their true potential as hockey players. Each year is a stepping stone that will continue to build upon the past experiences and properly develop instincts and tendencies necessary to the sport of hockey. With a successful inaugural season under our belt we have set a precedent of excellence. We will continue to build on this foundation in the seasons to come by supplementing weekly practice and Hockey Zone with additional power skating and fundamental skill training.