2019-2020 Highlights
U10 girls win their division at the All American Girls Tournament
Wilmette Braves girls U10, U12 and U14 showed Minnesota how competitive Illinois girls hockey can be over the weekend of 11/17. The story of the weekend was the U10 girls who went for gold in their division and proved that teamwork wins the day!
Congratulations Braves!
Bantam AA defeated Saint Clare Shores, MI 2-0 to be the 2019 Motown Cup Champions
Braves Bantam A wins Great Lakes Fall Classic
Pee Wee 2 Celebrating a Goal at the 2019 Great Lakes Columbus Day Clash in Holland
U14 girls Champions at the 2019 Girls West Michigan Classic
The Wilmette Hockey Association is proud to announce that the club has been awarded a Pee Wee Minor team (2008 Birthyear) for the Central States Developmental Hockey League (CSDL) for the 2019-2020 hockey season.
Joining the WHA in the Pee Wee Minor Division are: Affton, Blues, Bruins, Bulldogs, Chargers, Chesterfield, Falcons, Hawks, Icedogs, Jets, Leafs, Sabres, St.Peters, Wilmette.
This accomplishment is a direct result of our talented players’ continued commitment to hockey development, our coaching staff and their supportive families.
We look forward to a competitive season ahead.
The Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois put together this video explaining the state of hockey in Illinois and how AHAI helps make youth hockey great in Illinois.
Beneath the surface of even the most dependable team parents lie some undeniable truths
Dan Bauer, freelance writer for letsplayhockey.com has written a nice article about parent roles in youth hockey that also relate to all youth sports.
"Parents, let’s be painfully honest. Beneath the surface of even the most dependable textbook team parents lie these undeniable truths. If your kid could play every minute of every game, you would love it. If they never came off the field, court or rink you would be in sports paradise. If your kid plays a great game and your team loses, you can live with the loss. It wasn’t your kid's fault."
Click on the link below. Its good reading and it only takes a minute to read.
Interview with Brian Keane -Bantam 1 coach by Neil Milbert, former sports writer for the Chicago Tribune
Part three of a three part series of up close and personal interviews with Wilmette Hockey coaches. Part three is with Brian Keane, Bantam 1 head coach. Find out why Brian loves coaching at the Bantam level. Also read about his time playing on a team with Patrick Kane and yet another coach with ties to the NHL.
Up Close and Personal Interview with Pee Wee 1 coach Brad McMahon by former Chicago Tribune sports writer Neil Milbert
First in a series of interviews by Neil Milbert, former sports writer for the Chicago Tribune. Series will profile Wilmette Braves Coaches. These up close and personal interviews will describe the coaches thoughts on developing hockey skills, teaching life skills and having fun in Wilmette Travel Hockey.
Part one of the series profiles Brad McMahon, Pee Wee 1 coach. Find out what drives Brad to coach at WHA and his brush with "The Great One".
Wilmette Girls Hockey
Wilmette Central States Pee Wee Minor Head Coach Brad McMahon and Assistant Coach (and former Chicago Blackhawk) Jeremy Morin introduce themselves to prospective Wilmette competitors.
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Coach Travel Hockey with the Wilmette Braves. If you love to teach and inspire the next generation of hockey players contact Willmette Hockey.
Wilmette Hockey is currently seeking a
Hockey Director
The Wilmette Hockey Association is a youth hockey club that provides programs for players from ages 4 through high school We are looking for a Hockey Director to be responsible for administering all aspects of the hockey program.
This role includes overseeing player development, managing the hockey skills program, hiring and evaluating coaches, developing and maintaining an ongoing education program for the coaches, coordination of travel team tryouts, and placement of the teams in the various hockey leagues.
The Director shall also oversee the club employees and assist in other club administrative duties including contractual matters, fundraising, website, and other administrative tasks as directed by the Board of Directors.
The Hockey Director position requires a positive and high-energy individual with a wide range of skills, including a love of the game, good promotional skills, strong instructional skills and the ability to work well with, parents, kids and club officers. Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to create a fun and effective learning environment are a requirement.
For more information about this opportunity or to send in an application please contact us.
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