Amateur Hockey Association Illinois

There are 4 types of the disabled ice hockey. The first is sled hockey which is for players sitting down in a sled with physical or developmental disabilities. Second is special hockey for players that still play upright with developmental disabilities. The third is standing/amputee hockey which is for players with amputations that play upright. The fourth is deaf hockey which is for players who have hearing impairments of 50% or more

AHAI is supportive of disabled hockey through it's various programming. AHAI is supported by the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Blackhawks Charities to provide these programs.

Tomahawks Special Hockey is dedicated to providing children and adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to play hockey. Tomahawks team members range in age from 5 to 55, and include both male and female athletes. The team is comprised of players that have Autism, Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities.

Tomahawks strive to promote and emphasize the development of sportsmanship, team spirit, increased confidence, pride, and team unity.while having a great time in the process!

For more information, please feel free to contact Amy LaPoe at amylapoe@gmail.com or (630)416-7686

The Hornets are a youth sled hockey team made up of players from 5 to 20 years old. The Hornets practice on Tuesday nights at Addison ice Arena and play games against able-bodied teams in Illinois on a regular basis.

For more information, please feel free to contact JJ OConnor at DUBLJ95@aol.com or (847)778-9019

Every summer a camp takes place at Seven Bridges ice Arena for players that are deaf or have hearing impairments of 50% or greater. The camp is run by AHIHA and has been in existence for close to 40 years.

For more information, please feel free to
contact Jeff Sauer at
coachjsauer@gmail.com or
(720) 480-2451

he GLASA Falcons sled hockey team skates on Sundays in Waukegan, Illinois at Hotshots Ice Arena. The Falcons offer both youth and adult programming.

For more info please contact Julie Davis at davis@falconshockey.org or 847.828.9793.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Blackhawks Sled Hockey Program was formed in 1999. The RIC Blackhawks season begins in September and runs through July with practices held every Wednesday night at the Chicago Park District's McFetridge Sports Complex. The team is coached by 2002 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Byrne. The RIC Blackhawks participate in the competitive league called the Midwest Sled Hockey League.

For more information about the RIC Blackhawks and other RIC Sports and Fitness programs visit online at www.ricsports.org, or by calling 312-238-5001