ice dogs families,

Ice Dogs Families,

Thank you for choosing the Ice Dogs for your Fall 2021/2022 hockey season. Our club will once again be placing teams in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL), at all levels, as well as the new NIHL Premier Select League (PSL).

This season, we have also partnered with Justin Nelson from Above and Beyond Hockey, as well as Ryan Honik of GDI Goaltending, to lead our skills sessions for skaters and goaltenders for continued development of high-level skills.

The Ice Dogs Hockey Association (IDHA) is here for our players and parents and appreciate the continued support.Good luck to all of our players this coming season!

Go Dogs!

Zac AdamsPresident, Ice Dogs Hockey Association

The Ice Dogs Hockey Association was established in early 2006 as a non-profit organization registered in the State of Illinois.

The board of IDHA will ensure that it provides IDHA a first-class infrastructure which will allow the youth of Vernon Hills and surrounding communities to develop athletic, social and sportsmanship skills through participation in its programs and exposure to professional coaching and supportive parents.

The mission of the Ice Dogs Hockey Association (IDHA) is to provide a premier youth hockey program that provides a fun and exciting experience for skaters and their families, in an environment that promotes competition, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our program is structured to teach the four basic hockey skills of skating, stick-handling, passing and shooting, which facilitate the development of motor skills, hand/eye coordination, and quickness and endurance.

We are family focused and community minded and strive to instill family values through the game of ice hockey while having a positive impact upon the development of the participants as hockey players, individuals, and members of the community.

IDHA is a proud member of the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL). Our participation in NIHL allows IDHA to participate in a highly competitive youth hockey league in the geographic area of Northern Illinois and to encourage a continuing drive for the highest standards of excellence and sportsmanship in hockey play among our players.

PSL = NIHL PREMIER SELECT LEAGUE

Squirt (2011/2012) – 4 teams:2011 PSL, A1, A2, A3

Pee Wee (2009/2010) – 4 teams: 2009 PSL, 2010 PSL, A1, A2

Bantam (2007/2008) – 4 teams:2007 PSL, A1, A2, A3

Midget (16U) – 1 team:16U PSL

Mite (2013-2015) – 4 teams:Mite 1, Mite 2, Mite 3, Mite 4

MITE2013-2015

Jeff McPherren

SQUIRT2011/2012

Bobby Scott

PEE WEE2009/2010

Ralph Menotti

BANTAM2007/2008

Libor Ustrnul

MIDGET16U

Libor Ustrnul

16U

PSL

LIBOR USTRNUL, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey in Czech Republic• Major Junior A hockey with Plymouth OHL• 2nd round NHL draft choice – 10 years

professional• Ice Dogs coach for 12 seasons

Coaching staff subject to updates and revisions, as necessary

2007

PSL

LIBOR USTRNUL, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey in Czech Republic

• Major Junior A hockey with Plymouth OHL

• 2nd round NHL draft choice – 10 years professional

• Ice Dogs coach for 12 seasons

A1

MARC SHELLIST, Co-Head Coach

• IDHA President for 11 years

• Ice Dogs coach for 10 years

JASON WRIGHTCo-Head Coach

• Native of Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• Ice Dogs coach since 2007

A2

SHAWN BROWN, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey for Chicago Young Americans

• High school hockey at Loyola Academy

• College hockey at Northern Illinois Univ.

• Currently Hockey Director/Varsity coach at Deerfield High School

A3

ANTHONY LAGORI,Co-Head Coach

• Played minor hockey for Glacier Ice Dogs

• Lead instructor for Glacier Skating

Treadmill

GINO AMBROSIACo-Head Coach

• Played minor hockey for Chicago Blues, CYA, and Ice Dogs


2009

PSL

RALPH MENOTTI, Head Coach

• AAA and Junior A hockey in Illinois

• Won multiple state championships at AAA and High School

STEVE HOLECZY, Assistant Coach

• College hockey at University of Wisconsin-Stout

• USHL Junior A

2010

PSL

RALPH MENOTTI, Head Coach

• 30+ years of youth hockey coaching

• Ice Dogs coach for 12 seasons

CHAD LOTHER, Assistant Coach

• Played minor hockey in Illinois

• College hockey at Northern Illinois Univ.

A1

MIKE HANSEN, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey at Chicago Blues, Chicago Mission, and Cyclones

• Won championship in Junior A CSHL

• Professional hockey with Dayton Demonz and Danville Dashers

A2

TBD, Head Coach


2011

PSL

BOBBY SCOTT, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey in Chicago area

• College hockey at University of Illinois –Chicago

• United States Hockey League – Waterloo Blackhawks

• Coached youth hockey for over 30 years

A1

MIKE BROWN, Head Coach

• Minor hockey - won 2000 Bantam National Championship

• College hockey at University of Michigan

• Played for Team USA National Development

• 9 seasons in NHL

A2

MIKE HANSEN, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey at Chicago Blues, Chicago Mission, and Cyclones

• Won championship in Junior A CSHL

• Professional hockey with Dayton Demonz and Danville Dashers

A3

TBD, Head Coach


MIT

E 1

JEFF McPHERREN, Co-Head Coach

• College hockey at Fredonia State University

• Junior hockey in MJHL and NAHL

MIKE BROWNCo-Head Coach

• College hockey at University of Michigan

• 9 seasons in NHL

MIT

E 2

MATT REZPECKI, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey at Glenview Stars, Team Illinois, and Chicago Young Americans

• High school hockey at Glenbrook North High School

• Attended University of Dayton

MIT

E 3

JOE TOWNSEND, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey at Chicago Hawks and Chicago Young Americans

• College hockey at Northern Illinois University

• Currently Varsity coach at Libertyville High School

• 19 years coaching

MIT

E 4

CHAD HIMLEY, Head Coach

• Played minor hockey at Chicago Chill

• High school hockey at Stevenson High School

• College hockey at University of Illinois

• Ice Dogs Director of Player Development


• Fees include $250.00 non-refundable tryout fee, as well as $200.00 player raffle ticket costs.

• A player who begins tryouts and is offered a position on an Ice Dogs travel team will incur an $800.00 penalty for non-acceptance of this position.

• Registered goalies receive a 25% discount off published fees.

• For families with three or more registered IDHA (squirt and above) players, a $500 discount is available to the total costs.

2021 Fees Tryout Fee September 4 September 5 October 15 December 1

SQUIRT $4,850.00 $250.00 $1,150.00 $1,150.00 $1,150.00 $1,150.00

PEE WEE $5,150.00 $250.00 $1,225.00 $1,225.00 $1,225.00 $1,225.00

BANTAM $5,250.00 $250.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00

MIDGET $5,500.00 $250.00 $1,312.50 $1,312.50 $1,312.50 $1,312.50

The Ice Dogs Hockey Association includes ALL uniform costs in player fees. This consists of set of 2 jerseys (home and away), pant shell, socks, warm-up suit, and equipment bag (bag for new travel players only).

As part of the uniform code, players are required to utilize NAVY BLUE equipment, including helmet and gloves. Because pant shells are provided, navy blue pants are preferred, but not required.

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