Our travel hockey teams compete in various leagues around the Chicago area, such as the Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL), Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL), and the Central States Developmental Hockey League (CSDHL). The season schedule may vary slightly each year, but tryouts are typically held in late August, with teams announced before Labor Day weekend. The number of teams we have depends on the number of players who try out and are ready to compete in travel hockey each year. The season runs from September to early March and usually includes a few tournaments. At the start of the season, the coach determines the location and number of tournaments.
The Huskies organization is dedicated to providing a great hockey experience for all its members. We focus on each player's development by improving skills, skating, and hockey IQ through well-run and organized practices that include a variety of drills and small-area games. League games and tournaments give players the opportunity to put everything they have learned into action against similarly skilled teams around Chicago.
All travel teams at the Huskies include
EXTENDED PRACTICES FOR MITES, SQUIRTS, AND PEEWEES
Twice-a-week extended practices from September – February gives players more ice time with fewer trips to the rink.
FULL-ICE PRACTICES FOR BANTAMS and Midget
Bantams and Midgets will practice twice a week on a full sheet of ice from September – February to provide them with the ice they need to develop
HOME GAMES AT CANLAN SPORTS (ROMEOVILLE)
All home games will be played at consistent ice times in the state-of-the-art facility in Romeoville.
EXPERT PROFESSIONAL COACHING
Led by Hockey Director, Chad Green, the Huskies coaching staff focuses on player development.
PIXELLOT VIDEO ANALYTICS AND VIDEO ROOM ACCESS
Players can access game videos and coaches can share highlights with players, or use our video review room for full team lessons.
OFF-ICE WITH TIER 1 ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
All players Squirt and older will have off-ice conditioning with Don Lewis from Tier 1. 20 off-ice sessions will coincide with on-ice practice times.
CUHL, NIHL and CSDHL league fee
The Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, and Midget Huskies teams will participate in NIHL (Northern Illinois Hockey League) or Central States Developmental Hockey League (CSDHL), while the Mites will play in the CUHL (Chicago United Hockey League).
GOALIE INSTRUCTION
On Monday evenings, expert goalie instruction will be provided by Jim Stanaway from Goalies, Inc. for goalies at all levels.
GAME PHOTOGRAPHY
Each team will have action photographs taken of at least two games during the season. Photos will be available via digital download approximately one week after the game.
