Check out this wonderful video created by Adam Sabh. Adam is currently working on his Masters in Design/graphics at Parsons in New York City. This was a a finals project he did for a class this semester.

In conjunction with the Chicago Blackhawks, The Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) will host the 2012 Illinois State High School Hockey Championships at the United Center on Friday, March 23. Tickets for the event, which features three contests, are on sale now.

For the third consecutive year the Boys State Championship tilt will be broadcast live in high-definition on Comcast SportsNet Chicago at 6:30 p.m. with Judd Sirott and Steve Konroyd on the call. March 23 at the United Center will feature a full day of action with the Illinois Girls State Championship (4:00 p.m.), the Boys State Championship (6:30 p.m.), and the Boys Combined Division State Championship (8:45 p.m.).

This marks the 25th year that AHAI and the Chicago Blackhawks Have partnered to host the High School State Championships at the United Center/Chicago Stadium. The 2011 title was won by New Trier in the boy’s division, and Lake Forest in the girl’s.

General admission tickets for the event, which include parking, are available for $5.00 online at chicagoblackhawks.com, in person at the United Center Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. For more information, including group offers, please contact the Chicago Blackhawks Ticket Office by calling (312) 455-7000.

The Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame today announced the 7th class of inductees into its Hall of Fame. The honored inductees this year are:

     Referees
    Al Stensland
    Scott Zelkin

Builders
Jim Campbell
Dan Englebright
DJ LaVarre
Kevin Mann
Mickey Norton
Gene Ubriaco

Players
Annie Camins
Jack O’Callahan
Jeff Rohlicek
Blake Sloan

Illinois hockey has a very long and rich hockey history, due in large part, to the foundation laid down by these inductees. Their tireless dedication in making sure every individual who had a desire to participate in this great sport has had the opportunity to do so.

The IHHF Induction Dinner will be held in their honour on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Belvedere Banquet Hall located at 1170 West Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village beginning at 5:00 pm. Tickets are available by contacting Norm Spiegel at 847/269-2922 or e-mail Norm at jacole@comcast.net.

Joining in honoring this special group of inductees will be several of the past inductees into the Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees, and all of the past inductees have demonstrated, through their actions over the years, their personal commitment in making a difference in the lives of thousands of Illinois youth and the Illinois hockey community.

The mission statement of the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame is as follows:

“To honor the excellence of those individuals who, through their exceptional endeavors both on and off the ice, have contributed in an extraordinary way to enhance the sport and image of hockey in Illinois.”

On behalf of everyone involved in the game of hockey, we admire and thank each of the inductees into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2011. They truly are in a class of their own.

It’s that time again for the 10th Annual Shootout for Cancer Charity Hockey Game, Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Rocket ice Arena in Bolingbrook, Illinois. We hope you get a chance to come out and watch some exciting hockey and at the same time, help raise funds for the DuPage Chapter of the American cancer Society.