Registration is NOW OPEN for summer tournament teams. Teams will be formed for the weekend of June 4-6 week (Chicago, IL) and June 25 - 27 (Muskegon, MI) at the Squirt, Peewee and Bantam level. 

• June 4-6 tournament & 2 team practices = $200
• June 25-27 tournament & 7 team practices = $300
• BOTH tournaments & 7 practices = $450

* Goalies are 1/2 price

Don't wait to register! It's first-come, first-served. Registration will close as teams fill for each weekend.

The Bluehawks are pleased to share our Spring 2021 hockey program.  All tryout information for all age levels are included in the attached flyer.

Mite 1:  Head Coach  - Ken Johnson       Asst - Mike Noonan

Mite 2: Head Coach - Ken Johnson         Asst - Tom Ennessy

Squirt 1: Head Coach - Rich Blakey         Asst - Stephen Dreher

Squirt 2: Head Coach - David Pukszta    Asst - Ryan Maximovic

Squirt 3: Head Coach - Bob Anderson     Asst - Eric Anderson

PW 1: Head Coach - Mike Silenzi               Asst - Kyle Federkins

PW 2: Head Coach - Kevin Memolo         Asst - David Wilcox

PW -N: Head Coach - Mike Noonan         Assts- Robert Bibbiano & Ron Carlstrom

PW -S: Head Coach - Mike Silenzi             Asst - Jordan Fliegel

Bantam 1: Head Coach - Ben Stein          Asst - Rob Schmidt

Bantam 2: Head Coach - Dan Silenzi       Asst - Tom Nolan

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Executive Committee of the Board.  Seamus Caruso (President),  Chris Walsh (Vice President), and  Jason Taylor (House Director) were voted into their roles at the April 6, 2021 Board Meeting.

Returning Executive Committee members include Christine Lofland (Treasurer), Mark Sack (Registrar), Marcy Brajkovic (Travel Director), Jen McCabe (Secretary), and Brad Walker (now President Emeritus.)

Outgoing Executive Committee members  Mike Rosen and Mike Melnick, thank you for your tireless service to the Bluehawks!

For the planners among us, here are the * KEY DATES*  for Bluehawks Hockey in 2021! More details will be released in the coming week!

• March 6 - 7 Mandatory Checking Clinic (2008s)
• March 14  Regular Season Ends
• March 15 - 18  Spring Travel Program Tryouts (before spring break)
• March 19 - 28  Bluehawks Spring Break
• March 29 - May 27  Spring Hockey Season
• June 1 - July 31  *NEW OFFERING* Tournament Team Play
• July 2 - 5  Summer Break
• July 6 - August 15  Summer Program
• August 16 - 28  Pre-Season Skates
• August 29 - September 3  Fall Season 2021-2022 Travel Tryouts

*Subject to slight changes

LEARN TO SKATE HOCKEY  (Sundays @ 9:10am from 2/7 - 4/11)

Introduce your child to hockey in a fun and safe environment with NBHL instruction. Classes focus on basic skating skills required for team play. Prerequisite: Toddler1, Basic 1, or Pre Alpha.  (NBPD Registration code 15508)

INTRO TO GIRLS HOCKEY   (Sundays @ 9:10am from 2/7 - 4/11)

This class is open to all girls with a variety of skating/hockey backgrounds. The session will have a heavy focus on skating and the development of stickhandling, passing and shooting skills. Required equipment: A helmet with a cage, elbow pads, shin pads, gloves and stick. (Register under one of the other 2 codes)

PRE-MITES HOCKEY  (Sundays @ 9:10am from 2/7 - 4/11)

The Pre-Mites program is for the beginning player who has progressed through Learn To Skate and Learn to Play Hockey Classes. These skaters are ready to learn and develop more challenging hockey skills.  Skaters begin playing small games and scrimmages. Required equipment: A helmet with a cage, elbow pads, shin pads, gloves and stick.  (NBPD Registration code 15512)

A big THANK YOU to all who contributed to the healthy snack drive for the Hero Health Care Workers in our community. The donations of our generous Bluehawks families raised nearly $1,000! 

The Helping Hands committee of the Board (Heather Goldman and Brooke Jacobs) purchased healthy snack foods to Glenbrook Hospital and Lake Forest Hospital, and delivered them with several members of our Bluehawks teams.  Thank you for your contribution and supporting the hospital workers who are working so hard to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Congratulations to the Bluehawks' Bantam 1 team, NIHL Elite regular season President's Cup and Playoff Champions!

Congratulations to both the Bluehawks' Peewee 1 and Bantam 1 teams, Thanksgiving weekend Wishbone Invitational champions!

Congratulations to both the Bluehawks' Peewee 1 and Bantam 1 teams, CCM World Invite champions! Click here to read an article on Northbrook Patch.

The next Board Meeting will be held Monday, May 10 @ 8pm. Location TBC. Contact Seamus Caruso scaruso@northbrookbluehawks.org with questions.

NBPD has updated spectator rules at the NBPD Sports Center.

NBHL has issued the following guidance for travelers wishing to return to Bluehawks activities after traveling out of sate. Thank you in advance for following the rules and keeping our program healthy!

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the NBHL  Scholarship Golf Outing 2020 at Anetsberger Golf Course on Friday.   

Special Congratulations to event winners: 

Longest putt #6 - Ryland Beban
Closest to the pin #3 - Jason Taylor

Thank you to all players and donors and the generosity of the NB Park District for making it possible.   100% of the proceeds go toward the NBHL Scholarship Fund.

Coach Ken recommends these simple but effective puck-handling and shooting drills you can practice at home, no special equipment required.

Have a 6-16 year old girl who wants to play hockey with a girls team? For more information check out www.warhawkshockey.com