Huskies Hockey Club

 Sunday July 12th, 2009

The Huskies Announce Michael Perillo as NEW Midget Hockey Director and Midget Major Central States Coach...

In keeping with the clubs direction of player development and advancement, Michael Perillo's proven record to National's, State and CSDHL Championships at both the Midget Minor/Major Central States levels is what Huskies Midget players will now have the chance to experience. Perillo brings that "Junior"  experience to the Huskies Midget program from his off-ice conditioning, nutrition, video review, high tempo on-ice training, travel schedule, Midget CSDHL locker-room, Team GM (not a parent) and more.

After taking time-off to help with his daughters careers, Perillo said, "I feel the Huskies should have a competitive Midget program. With my 35 plus years of hockey which includes playing for the Huskies, DI college as well as extensive mentoring/coaching, of which many players have gone on to Juniors, DIII, DI colleges as well as the pros. This allows me to share this with Midget players having those same goals".

The Huskies announce 2009 summer skills camps for all levels. The Mite/Squirt/Peewee/Midget camps will run from July 7^th through August 13^th with 12-session punch cards. Bantams will have 3 mini-camps.

The Summer Skills Camps are designed for all aspiring house and travel players. You can’t get enough ice time during the summer. The clinics are high intensity, one hour skills, designed to develop and maintain the skills of the players throughout the summer.

Click here for more information.

First and foremost I would like to welcome you to the Huskies Hockey Club. Our club has a great hockey history here in Illinois, as well as throughout the hockey world. Not just because of championships but also included in that history are the great alumni that played and developed here such as Brett Hull, Tony and Cammi Granato as well as others. This has been and will continue to be a great place to develop and make great hockey memories through our dedication to bringing you the best coaching, level directors, and facilities that we can. We will use proven developmental models such as the ADM implemented by USA Hockey as well as others to assist our coaching staff. I am excited about the upcoming season and the plans our new Hockey Director Mike Gedzun has in place. This is a great time for hockey here at the Huskies and I hope to meet you at the rink.

The Squirt White team lead by Bob Graham won the SWSL White Championship game against the Sabres 6-0. Off to a slow start early in the season the team rallied to win their last 5 games outscoring their opponents 36-8 during that stretch. They beat the Admirals in the opening playoff game to advance to the finals.

Great job boys, way to go!

The Squirt Blue-American team led by Coach Paul Koziarz won the SWSL Squirt Blue - American Championship against the Vikings 3-1.  The boys had an incredible season going into the playoffs in first place with a record of 8-1-1.  They beat the Sabres in the first round of the plaoffs to advance to the finals.
 
Great Job Huskies!!!

The Mite Red Team lead by Coach Greg Stornello won the SWSL Red Championship game 7-2 against the Vikings completing an undefeated SWSL season.  Overall the team played great together posting 76 goals and only allowing 20 for the season.  The team played well together with great Offense, Defense and Goaltending which helped bring home the championship. 

Way to go Boys!

The Huskies have posted a list of Volunteer events for the Joliet Jackhammers and Chicagoland Speedway. What a great way to help pay for fees. Click on the logo to sign up!

Volunteers interested in working Jackhammer games this summer must complete an Alcohol Awareness Class (TIPS Class) offered by Aramark.  Classes will be held on either Monday April 20th at 6:00 PM at Silver Cross Field or Wednesday April 22nd at 7:00 PM at IIC.  If interested, you must RSVP by contacting Beth Hippman at bhippman@huskieshockeyclub.com or 630.747.4068

The Huskies wish to congratulate Taylor Willard on her selection to participate in the USA Hockey National Player Development Camp in Rochseter, New York this summer.  Taylor played for Coach Mike Gedzun's state champion Bantam Minor CSDHL team this fall. Among the other four 1995 girls selected, we would also like to congratulate former Huskies Savanah Harmon who last played on our Peewee Major CSDHL and U14 teams and Sydnee Saracco who played with us through squirts.  Congratulations girls, way to go!

The Huskies Hockey Club and Northern Edge Hockey announce a scholarship opportunity. Click here for more information...

After playing two games on Saturday that ended in ties against the Chesterfield Falcons and the Indy Racers, the Huskies Central State Bantam Minor Team needed a victory on Sunday morning to make it to the Championship Game.  The Semi Final was a hard fought game between the Huskies and the Chargers that went back and forth until the final minute with the Huskies pulling out a 6 to 5 victory.
 
The Huskies faced the Affton Americans in the Championship Game pitting the number 1 seed (Affton) against the number 2 seed (Huskies).  The Huskies took the early lead with Affton responding shortly thereafter.  By the end of first period the Huskies took a 2 to 1 lead which they never relinquished.  By the end of the second period the Huskies led 3 to 1.  The final score ended up 5 to 2.  The Huskies played their hearts out as they have all season.  With overall great offense, defense and goaltending, the Huskies were able to achieve their goal they set early in the season of bringing home the Central States Banner.

Please know that the Huskies name and logo cannot be used on any apparel. The Huskies BOD has worked very hard picking out the most popular items and to get the costs as low as possible.

The only place where you can get Huskies wear is from this web-site http://www.boomer-t.com/huskiehockey.html if you place an order your credit card will be charge immediately. Be sure to use the pick up address in Plainfield and the items will be delivered to us at the rink. The deadline for ordering is 11/30/08 and then the site will be back up in January/2009.