Throughout North America, Team Illinois is the most
respected Tier I, AAA Hockey Organization in Illinois. Team
Illinois participates in the finest, most competitive AAA
league in the United States as well as the most prestigious
tournaments in North America. Come watch the hardest working
young men in Illinois compete against North America's top
teams.
"I have had the good fortune to be involved with Team
Illinois as a player on the 1st ever TI team; as a coach for
10 years and as a Certified National Hockey League Players'
Association Player Agent who watches the TI teams from the
stands.
Team Illinois is and has been one of the top AAA youth
organizations in North America. For over two decades, TI
has consistently provided young men and women with an
opportunity to participate in and improve at the greatest
game in the world - hockey. TI has always prided itself on
producing not just great hockey players, but exceptional
human beings.
I have been lucky enough to work with a few Team Illinois
alums as their agent, and I know that they have had the best
coaching and development in the U.S. TI is a great breeding
ground for future college and professional players. When
the topic arises, I am proud to tell members of the NHL
fraternity that I am part of the family which founded Team
Illinois!"
Scott Norton
President, Norton Sports Management
Squirt through teams will roster 15 - 18 players
Midget teams might roster up to 20 players in a given
season
Players can expect to practice anywhere from 2.5 - 8
hours of practice in a given week
When games are not scheduled, team game slots are used
for practices
Each of our teams could play in anywhere from 60 -80
games this season (League, Tournament, or Practice
games)
A typical week will consist of a 2 practice minimum,
along with 2 games
While on the road, teams might play 3-4 games
Twice per month will be separate, dedicated goalie
clinics for all goaltenders.
Our goalie coaches this year will be Sam Dodero and Dave
DePinto There will be an additional skills night twice
per month for skaters run by an instructor that is not
their coach. These clinics will be run by Coach Sean
Berens and Coach Marc Kapsalis
TI team practices and games, will be held at the Edge
Ice Arena in Bensenville at the Jefferson Street and
John Street locations
As Part of Your Club Fee
New players to the organization will receive a Team
Illinois Hockey Bag
All players will receive one pair of home and away Team
Illinois socks
All players will receive home and away Team Illinois
Jerseys to be returned at the conclusion of the season,
unless purchased
Dress Code and Required Equipment
Team Illinois has a mandatory dress code and specified
equipment requirements for all Teams
The dress code for the 2006-07 season is as follows: o
Squirt Major through Major Midget Minor and Midget Major
Road Games: TI warm-up and TI mock turtle neck,
Khaki pants and TI polo or TI mock turtle neck
Home Games: Home Games: Khaki pants, TI mock turtle
neck or TI polo Dress pants, shirt and tie
All players must wear the following equipment:
Royal Blue hockey helmet
Royal Blue hockey pants, or shell (solid color, no
stripes)
The pants need not have the logo on them
If you do not have these items, you will be required to
have them by our Pre-Season Clinics
There will be a team fitting day where your skaters can
be sized and orders placed for these items
Information on date and location will be included in the
players signing packet
Mandatory Fundraiser Requirement
This year, the Mandatory Fundraising Requirement will be
in the form of a Team Illinois Banquet.
Further details on this event will be forwarded to each
family shortly at your card signing
The Banquet cost will $200 per family, (2 tickets per
family)
Each player will be required to sell $300 in the form of
30 $10 raffle tickets
Jerseys Socks Replacement Fund
This year, Team Illinois has set aside $100 per player
for repair or replacement of apparel
Each player will be required to pay $100 which the club
will set aside for the future costs of purchasing new
socks and repairing or replacing game jerseys as needed
Team Illinois started its girls program in 1994. As any
parent or player knows, this hockey stuff is hard work! If
not for a few bright and dedicated people who put in the
time and effort to keep this thing going, we would not be
where we are today. So where are we?
Team Illinois is the premier girls hockey organization in
the state of Illinois.
In 13 years we have earned:
28 – Illinois State Championships
12 – Regional Championships
1 – 1st place finish at the USA Hockey National
Championships
1 – 2nd place finish at the USA Hockey National
Championships
6 – 3rd place finishes at the USA Hockey National
Championships
1 – 5th place finish at the USA Hockey National
Championships
4 – MWEHL Championships
We have also sent over 50 women to Division I and Division
III college hockey programs and ACHA Division I club
programs. Below are just some of the schools that Team
Illinois players have gone on to play hockey at:
The Team Illinois Girls Hockey Organization is committed to
the academic and athletic excellence and advancement of its
players. What does that mean? The opportunity for girls to
play college hockey has never been greater and will only
continue to get better through the years. The organization,
its coaches, and personnel are committed to seeing all girls
who want to advance their hockey careers past Team Illinois
get the opportunity to do so! For girls who want to play
competitive hockey, be challenged on and off the ice, and be
a part of something special, Team Illinois is the place for
you! So how do I play for Team Illinois? All teams will hold
separate clinics in early August. For more information about
tryouts for the upcoming season, just click on "Tryouts"
inder the Info Menu. It is encouraged that all girls wishing
to try out, should attend the clinics for their age groups.
Any questions, please e-mail any of the
Board of Directors
for more information.
