IIC will be forming a no travel house league at the mite, squirt, and pee wee (no checking) level in September. Players will participate in an evaluation September 12 and be placed on teams balancing the talent.

Young athletes under train and over compete. Adult competition is superimposed on young athletes. Training in the early years focuses on outcomes (winning) rather than processes (optimal training). A player’s chronological age dominates training rather than biological age. Teams draft the Jan-Mar birthdates over the Oct-Dec birthdates in 805 of the higher competitive teams.

This new house league will be based on the American Development Model (see USAHockey.com) where the emphasis will be on development of skills, quality instruction and FUN. No longer will the house league player be treated with “less” instruction and training. Your registration will include a weekday skills session, practice directed by skilled coaches on Saturday and games on Sunday; everyone plays equal time. Extra training sessions will be available for those wanting enhanced instruction.

House League Structure

3 separate and distinct seasons to allow families opportunities to play 1, 2 or 3 sessions

Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee (no checking)

10 games, 10 practices, 10 skill sessions

$480 per season

Session 1: September 12 and 13 player evaluations ($15); play begins September 26-27

House league tournament over Xmas break.

Session 2: Starts Jan 9

Session 3: Starts 2 weeks after Session 2 playoffs

Minor Hawks Program

4-8 year old instructional sessions preparing the player for house league play. Sponsored by the Chicago Blackhawks and Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI). Initial session is only $75; equipment can be provided for $75 and returned after the first session for a $60 refund. This learn to skate program is geared toward skill development dependent on player developmental stages, and a  program designed for increasing interest in hockey at the 4-8 age bracket.

For more information please visit IICSKATE.COM, or contact IIC Hockey Director Scott Allord at sallord@iicskate.com or (815)886-4423

 Click on each underline item for:

In House Hockey League Flyer

In House Hockey League Registration Form

- or you can register online -

To register online you must first Click to register with USA Hockey and follow directions under "Ice Players and Coaches".   You must have your confirmation number to register online, after registering with USA Hockey.

Then go to this website to register online for the International Ice Centre In House Hockey League http://wwa.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=120