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Hockey Specialty-Youth
Oak Park Ice Bears Hockey
Fall Hockey Info
www.pdop.org/icebears
Are you ready for the next level of hockey?
e Oak Park Ice Bears are a competitive
youth travel hockey team that competes in the
Northwest Hockey League. Fall season consists of
two practices per week and an average of one game
per weekend.
Season begins in September and runs through
March with a NWHL tournament. Players in
this program will also have the opportunity to
participate in other tournaments throughout the
season as well. ere are no 'cuts' or tryouts for this
team. Registration is taken on a first come, first
served basis. If there is more than one team in a
level, an evaluation will be held in an effort to create
two equal teams as opposed to an 'A Team' and 'B
Team'. Any new player to the program must attend
a pre-evaluation.
How do I know if I'm ready for
Ice Bears?
e Ice Bears look to take recreational hockey
players and give them the travel hockey experience.
Players should be confident skaters and have a basic
knowledge of rules of the game. e Ice Bears are
the next step for players participating in the PBHL
(Polar Bear Hockey League) for multiple sessions.
Players brand new to the league must attend a pre-
season skate.
Ice Bears - Mite Level
(players born 2009-2010)
e Mite team works as a bridge for younger players
to transition to travel hockey. While players at this
level should still have fundamental skating skills, a
focus will be placed on developing strong skating
skills, learning the rules of the game, and learning
to shoot, stick handle, and play positional hockey.
Registration begins in June. For a registration
packet or details, visit pdop.org/programs/ice-bears.
What level am I?
• Mites - players born in 2009-2010
• Squirts - players born in 2007-2008
• Peewees - players born in 2005-2006
• Bantams - players born in 2003-2004
New at the sport or need further
assistance? Contact our staff.
Kyle Sandine, Rink Manager
708.725.2309 or kyle.sandine@pdop.org
Andrew Prost, Hockey Coordinator
708.725.2312 or hockey@pdop.org
Polar Bear Hockey League (PBHL)
Ages 5-14
Supervisor: Kayla Fauria
e Polar Bear Hockey League doesn't take a
break for summer and takes it back to the roots of
hockey. is program is designed for those players
interested in trying the game before signing up for
a league or just want to have fun and apply their
hockey skills like their favorite professional players!
Players who sign up will play cross ice games each
week with a new team based on the special summer
pick-up style format. Players will be divided up on
the ice and be exposed to the social and physical
benefits hockey offers. Players must be enrolled
in Polar Cubs 2/Junior Bears 2 or above OR be
proficient skaters. Jerseys will not be provided,
please bring a light and a dark jersey each week.
Min 12/Max 54
Visit page 46 for registration dates.
Polar Bear Hockey League
# of Classes RES NR
6 Classes $83 $101
7 Classes $96 $118
8 Classes $110 $135
9 Classes $124 $152
Program Day/Dates Time
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
PBHL Age 5-8 Su, June 11 - Aug 6 11:45A-12:35P 9 319600-01 See Table
PBHL Age 9-14 Su, June 11 - Aug 6 12:40-1:30P 8 319601-01 See Table
3 on 3: Mite/Squirt Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319310-01 $135/135
3 on 3: Mite/Squirt Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319310-02 $135/135
3 on 3: Mite/Squirt Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319310-03 $135/135
3 on 3: Mite/Squirt Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319310-04 $135/135
3 on 3: PW/BNTM Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319311-01 $135/135
3 on 3: PW/BNTM Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319311-02 $135/135
3 on 3: PW/BNTM Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319311-03 $135/135
3 on 3: PW/BNTM Th, June 15 - Aug 3 8:00-9:30P 8 319311-04 $25/25
Skills and Drills Sa, June 10 - Aug 5 3:35-4:10P 9 319312-01 See Table (p. 51)
Skills and Drills W, June 14 - Aug 2 4:40-5:15P 9 319312-02 See Table (p. 51)
Ice Bears 3-on-3
Leagues (U8-U14)
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Welcome to the new
Ridgeland Common
3-on-3 Hockey League,
the newest place to
play and have fun this
summer for all ages! e half ice games create a
much faster paced game, and it gives the players
more opportunities with the puck. Goalies are
not exempt from the increased speed of the game;
they may see 50 to 70 shots a game. 3 on 3 is a
fun way for the athletes to explore and improve
their game all on their own! e league will be
divided into 2 divisions, U-8/U-10 and U-12/U-14.
Teams will play two 30-minute games per night.
Parent Volunteers will be needed! Equipment
Requirements: Approved Helmet, USA Hockey
approved face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads,
hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/
shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard. League
program staff have the right to move players up
or down in age group to make the teams evenly
competitive.
Fee: $150 R/$175 NR • Min 6/Max 12
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Rhythm
Speed
Cognitive
Skills and Drills
Supervisor: Kayla Fauria
Want more time to work on your hockey skills? en here's the class for you! Participants must
successfully pass Polar Cubs/Junior Bears 2, be an Ice Bears player or receive hockey coordinator
permission prior to entering Skills and Drills. e goal is to focus on specific skills for each skater that need
improvement through fun and interactive drills. Curriculum will be adapted to focus on the individual skaters
to make this a dynamic and engaging class. Full Hockey equipment, including stick, is required.
Min 4/Max 6
Rhythm & Coordination
Power
Speed & Agility
Hand-eye Coordination
Cognitive
Balance & Core
