REGISTRATION
FOR 2021
SPRING HOUSE LEAGUE
IS IN PROGRESS
Dear Flyers & Pilots House League Families, 2/11/2021
We are still in the "Phase 4/Tier 0 status which means that we can now play against outside competition.
SKATIUM ICE ARENA COVID RULES:
A maximum of 50 people are allowed in our spectator area. Because of this we are only allowing one parent per player in our facility.
Our locker rooms can be used for putting on skates and helmets only. So please still arrive dressed from home. Do not arrive earlier than 20 minutes before your scheduled time and leave immediately following the event.
The Skatiium’s face covering rule is also still in effect. All players, coaches, officials and parents must wear a face covering over their mouth and nose at all times, including on the ice, no matter what kind of face mask is being used.
We realize that these are inconveniences, but everyone’s safety is our main priority.
Thank you to all for your patience thru these challenging times and we can't let up continuing to practice proper behavior and guidance given to us from the medical experts as we battle through the pandemic. Thanks for your cooperation when at the Skatium.
Steve Glickman
Hockey Director
Skokie Park District
YOUTH OPEN HOCKEY
RESUMES FEB. 9TH!
Our Youth Open Hockey resumes Tuesday, February 9th - 7:35-8:35 PM. This program is held on our Studio ice, $15 per player limited to the first 16 skaters, plus two goalies to register for the specific day. Ages 7-12. A supervisor will be on the ice. Team experience required. Goalies are free.
We will accept registrations only through the Skokie Park District's registration system at www.skokieparks.org. Registration begins at 9:00 AM three days prior to the specific date of the Youth Open Hockey.
Skatium Ice Arena Guidelines – Covid 2/11/2021
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, all Skatium programming, including leagues, classes, clinics or special events are subject to being delayed, changed or cancelled.
Congratulations to Flyers Squirt 3 - NSYHL 2019-20 Silver Champions
Congratulations to Flyers Squirt 2 - NSYHL 2019-20 Bronze Champions
Congratulations to our Flyers Pee Wee 1 Tournament Team, Champions of the Rosemont Outdoor Classic going undefeated throughout the tournament defeating the Sabres in the final 4-2.
Congratulations to Flyers 18U Midget #2 COACH ROB BUIST - 2019-20 NWHL Coach of the Year
Coach Mike Berrafato announced he will be retiring after this 2019-20 season and is holding his award presented to him for 25+ years of coaching service to the Flyers Hockey Club prior to his Pee Wee team's game on Feb 24th.
Flyers Seniors (L-R) Aidan Rappaport, Kevin Zielinski, Emmett Calto, Jason Melnick, Kasper Goralczyk, Zach Ramos & Emilio Kehm were honored on "Senior Night" when our two 18U teams faced each other on February 21st. (not pictured Adam Tomczak)
Students from Pope Francis Global Academy enjoy the Skatium's "Future Flyers Free Friday" promotional class on January 31. If you would like your school to take part in a Future Flyers Free Friday, let Steve Glickman know at steveg@skokieparks.org.
Former NHL Star and Skokie Flyer Mike Brown is interviewed by Sal Barry on this Puck Junk Podcast. Mike talks, among other things, about his start in hockey with the Skokie Flyers and at the Skatium Ice Arena.
Enjoy listening to the podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/puck-junk/mike-brown-interview-36-12132019
Congratulations to Pee Wee #1 & Flying Cats Goaltender Olive Ryan (far right)- honored by the Blackhawks as November, 2019 BMO Youth Player of the Month!
Our 10U Flying Cats team get ready for their game against Flyers #2 on October 21st.
Our 2019-2020 14U Flying Cats Girls team gets ready for their debut on Sunday, October 6th. Unfortunately they lost to Pleasant Prairie #3 , 6-1.
OUR CHAMPIONS
FUTURE FLYERS
Learn to Skate for Hockey
IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS
Our classes offer players who want to eventually play on a Flyers hockey team, however have little or no hockey or skating experience. This program takes the beginner skater from standing on skates to executing basic forward and backwards skating skills. Protective equipment is required and provided as part of this class. This includes helmet with facemask, elbow pads, shin guards, hockey gloves and stick. Skate rental is $3 per session.
For 3-6 year old classes only we allow one parent to accompany their child on the ice during the class. Parents must have their own skates. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of class to put on equipment.
Please click on CLASSES at the top of the
page for more information.
To register, please call 847-674-1510 or for more information contact Skokie Park District’s Hockey Director Steve Glickman at 847-929-7926, or email Steve at steveg@skokieparks.org
Thanks to Stanley Cup winning former Chicago Blackhawks player and current television analyst Jamal Mayers and the Blackhawks for offering a Rink Partnership Clinic on December 30th where all participants had made generous donations to the Village of Skokie Holiday Giving Program to help out the needy people of Skokie for the holidays.
Blackhawks Legend Stan Mikita played at the Skatium in the very first Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Game in 1988. Here he battles for a loose puck against Dale Tallon, as Keith Magnuson backs up Tallon. The referee was an active playing Denis Savard and the goalie was Skatium's Hockey Director Steve Glickman.
January 9th marked the 30th Anniversary of the first ever Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Game that was played at the Skatium back in 1988
Former Chicago Blackhawks player and Stanley Cup Champion Jamal Mayers visits the Skatium to assist with the Blackhawks/Total Hockey sponsored "Little Blackhawks" class on March 26th.
Looking to buy Flyers Hockey Apparel?
Go to the link below
http://www.jerryshockey.com/apparel/team/skokie-flyers-hockey-club.htm
MIKE BROWN, former Skokie Flyer and current NHL star, most recently with the Montreal Canadiens, comes back to his original home and visits the Skatium and the Summerstars Hockey Camp on July 25th signing autographs with his son Axel looking on.
Flyers Coach Tom Pappas enjoys a beautiful day on the water with his friend Stanley
Former Chicago Blackhawks player and current television analyst Steve Konroyd, along with Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk, visits the Skatium to conduct a skills clinic with proceeds benefitting the Village of Skokie Community Holiday Giving Program
photo courtesy of Patrick Long
OUR SUNDAY 10:40 AM
FUTURE FLYERS
CLASS.
COME BE A PART OF THE SUNDAY
MORNING FUN!
LiveBarn is now available at the Skatium. Go to www.livebarn.com to sign up. Use Promo Code 76d7-82pd to Save 10%
Chicago Blackhawks Great and NHL Hall of Famer Denis Savard has been one of many special guest instructors who have conducted skills clinic at the Skatium.