Fall Winter Hockey
The Warriors board has been working hard on the assembly of a great program for the upcoming year and we look forward to having you as a part of our hockey family. Our goal is to build on the past successes of the two clubs and incorporate improvements for the combined Warriors Hockey Club in the coming year.
For the 2024-2025 hockey season, we intend to field two incredibly competitive teams, one at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels.
Players will participate in the Illinois West High School Hockey League (Varsity and JV) and have the opportunity to become an Illinois High School Hockey League All Star, be an All-State player, be eligible for a Blackhawk scholarship, participate in the high school state playoffs and have fun competing against other high school rivals.
Fall Winter Details
Our Varsity and JV teams will play approximately 40 to 50 games in front of friends and peers, representing their school and earn high school letters and numerals.
The Warriors Hockey Club has secured prime practice at All Seasons Ice Rinks for both teams. The Wednesday Goalie Clinic and Skills/Systems will rotate each week with Varsity and JV.
All Seasons will also be a prime location for many Illinois West High School Hockey League games.
Players not selected to one of the two teams will be invited to join the Warriors Practice Squad. Additional ice time may be purchased (if available) based on the number of players who accept the Warriors Practice Squad invitation.
Note: The Warriors Hockey Club may only select a maximum of two goalies per team. Goalies not selected will be related to AHAI for an opportunity to join another high school hockey club that needs goalies. This is a great way to continue to develop goalie skills and be ready for next season.
Coaches / IL West
COACHES
Keith Fahrforth is the Hockey Director and Varsity head coach. Keith has been coaching high school hockey since 2009. Keith will be responsible for the overall development of both the Varsity and JV players.
Dennis Lee, Michael Scheffler and Chaidan Rostowski will be returning as Varsity assistant coaches.
Jake Jauch will be returning as the head coach of the JV team.
Tyler Hilton and Andrew Lee will be returning as JV assistant coaches.
IL WEST
The Warriors Hockey Club has renewed our membership with the Illinois West High School Hockey League. At 35+ years old, the Illinois West High School Hockey League is the one of the most competitive and well-run of all high school hockey leagues in the State. This year the Varsity and JV teams will both play approximately 25 regular season games, followed by additional playoffs games.
Tournaments
The Varsity team will participate in the following tournaments:
- Warriors Hockey Club Varsity Pre-Season Tournament: Seven Bridges Ice Arena (Sept 5th - 8th)
- Thanksgiving Weekend Tournament (Nov 29th - Dec 1st)
- Out of State Tournament (TBD) - Same tournament as Warriors JV team
The Junior Varsity team will participate in the following tournaments:
- Warriors Hockey Club Junior Varsity Pre-Season Tournament: All Seasons Ice Arena (Sept 12th - 15th)
- Thanksgiving Weekend Tournament (Nov 29th - Dec 1st)
- Out of State Tournament (TBD) - Same tournament as Warriors Varsity team
Other Information
Giving Back to the Community
The Warriors Hockey Club strives to make a difference off the ice by participating in various activities that serve the surrounding community. Each year, players volunteer with the Noon Lions Club to prepare for the Turkey Trot just prior to Thanksgiving. Both teams will also contribute to families in need around the holidays by donating funds and shopping for families within the Trinity Services Program. These two events really bring the players and families together for a greater cause!
Other Activities
- Parent Meeting - after tryouts have been completed a parent meeting date and time will be announced.
- Holiday Party - parent holiday party in mid-December (date TBD). Two tickets included with your player fees.
- Year End Banquet - held at the end of the season (date TBD). Two tickets included with your player fees.
Fall Winter Hockey 2024-2025
Conditioning Skates
Conditioning skates will be held Monday 8/12, Wednesday 8/14 and Thursday 8/15 at All Seasons Ice Rink from 9pm-10pm. This is open for all registered players.
Tryouts
Tryouts will be held on Monday 8/19, Wednesday 8/21, and Thursday 8/22 at All Seasons Ice Rink from 9pm-10pm. All players trying out for Fall/Winter will be required to attend at least 1 tryout date. Final rosters will be published on Friday 8/23.
Monday 8/19 - all players required: 9pm to 10pm (All Seasons Red)
Wednesday 8/21 & Thursday 8/22 - coaches will advise which players are required to attend: 9pm to 10pm (All Seasons Blue)
Fees - Skaters $5,000/Goalies $2,500
A Non-refundable Registration fee of $400 is required for the Conditioning & Tryouts.
For skaters, the remaining $4,600 will then be collected over 7 monthly installments beginning on 9/1.
For goalies, the remaining $2,100 will then be collected over 7 monthly installments beginning on 9/1.
An additional new player uniform fee of $300 will be required for all new players (those players that are not returning to the prior Wheaton West or Warriors Hockey Clubs). Please select the New Player Uniform Fee during registration.
For additional information or any questions please contact:
Dan O'Toole: WarriorsHockeyClubTreasurer@gmail.com