St. Jude's Girls Hockey Program, lead by Hockey Director, Tom Stanislavski is excited for the upcoming 2024-2025 hockey season. St. Jude plans to field all girls teams at the 12U, 14U and 16U/19U levels with our 8U and 10U level girls competing with our co-ed teams to further their individual growth and development at this age level.
St. Jude Knights Hockey Club will be hosting tryouts for our National eligible 14U, 16U & 19U Girls teams between June 15th and 22nd, with 12U tryouts being hosted mid August.
These teams will compete in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) and will attend 2 high level tournaments to provide our players the highest level of competition and exposure.
Tryout Fee:
Non-Refundable 14U-16U-19U Tryout Fee -
- Skater - $275
- Goalie - $140
*All players must be registered in advance to participate in team tryouts.
Pre-Tryout Prep Camp (Tryout Fee Included)
- Skater - $320
- Goalie - $160
3 day high intensity pre-tryout camp in addition to our tryout sessions. This girls only try-out prep camp is designed to develop young women in a comfortable environment while using proven instruction from the collegiate and AAA levels. Our prep camp will focus on: endurance, speed, passing, puck control & protection and as well as situational awareness. The focus is to ensure your daughter is prepared for the highest level of competition while building on skills through each drill.
Schedule
| DATE | START TIME | AGE GROUP | TITLE | RINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 4th | 6:40-7:40PM | 14U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Thursday, June 6th | 7:10-8:10PM | 14U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Tuesday, June 11th | 6:40-7:40PM | 14U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Tuesday, June 4th | 7:50-8:50PM | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Thursday, June 6th | 8:20-9:20PM | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Tuesday, June 11th | 7:50-8:50PM | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Out Prep Camp | SIA |
| Sunday, June 16th | 10:30-11:30AM | 14U Girls | Try-Outs Day 1 | SIA |
| Friday, June 21st | 6:00-7:00pm | 14U Girls | Try-Outs Day 2 | SIA |
| Saturday, June 22nd | 10:00-11:00am | 14U Girls | Try-Outs Day 3 | SIA |
| Sunday, June 16th | 11:40-12:40pm | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Outs Day 1 | SIA |
| Friday, June 21st | 7:10-8:10pm | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Outs Day 2 | SIA |
| Saturday, June 22nd | 11:10-12:10pm | 16U/19U Girls | Try-Outs Day 3 | SIA |
Questions for league, Contact League Rep…
Tom Stanislavski
Hockey Program Director
Nicole Hauser
President
Meaghan Hansen
NIHL Rep
St. Jude is committed to providing all players with opportunities to learn to play ice hockey, to develop and enhance their skills, and to reach their full potential both on and off of the ice. St. Jude offers hockey opportunities for girls at all different levels. All girl teams will participate in a competitive travel league which participates in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) for 12U through 16/19U levels. The emphasis of Travel hockey is on individual player development and fielding competitive teams. Players are selected on a tryout basis. Time commitment is 3-5 hours per week. Home games are played at Southwest Ice Arena and Oak Lawn Ice Arena. Away games are played at other area rinks in the entire Chicagoland area. All hockey placements will be made by St. Jude's Hockey Director and hockey staff.
Travel Girls league cost includes the following:
- NIHL games plus referees
- 2 regional tournaments/showcases
- Playoff tournament if eligible
- Approximately of 3-5 hours of ice per week (power skate/practices/games)
- Weekly Goalie instruction
