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YOUTH HOCKEY
Spring Ice Bears Hockey League
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
The Oak Park Ice Bears are a competitive youth travel hockey team that competes in the Northwest Hockey
League. This league focuses on competitive hockey while still allowing for balanced ice time for all players.
The program here in Oak Park is based on the three pillars of developing a love for the game of hockey, a
dedication to skill development, and being the model organization in terms of sportsmanship. The spring
program will guarantee 8 practices, 8 games, and an end of season tournament. Players should have
previous hockey game experience. Polar Bear Hockey League, or equivalent, experience recommended.
• Week of March 16th - Practices begin
• March 28th - League Games begin
• May 26th - 31st - End of season tournament
*The Park District will try as best as possible to not schedule games and practices during District 97
spring break from March 28th - April 4th, however league scheduling may dictate that games be
played during that time.
Program Overview
• Each team will be made up of no more than 15 skaters and 2 goalies.
• Each team will have on average one practice and one game a week for the length of the season.
*Bantams will have additional full ice practices.
• All teams compete in the North West Hockey League and adhere to all AHAI and USA Hockey policies.
• Practices and home games will take place at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, away games
will take place at rinks of other NWHL programs.
• All coaches are USA Hockey certified, trained, and background checked.
Players wishing to register should contact Rink Manager Mike Lushniak at mike.lushniak@pdop.org or
708-725-2302.
PROGRAM BIRTH YEAR RATE
Gold Mite 2007 / 2008 $400
Squirts 2005 / 2006 $400
Peewee 2003 / 2004 $400
Bantam 2001 / 2002 $500
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