Glacier Ice Arena’s
Thanksgiving Hockey Shootout a Success
In hockey-speak, Thanksgiving always means traveling for a tournament and at the Glacier Ice Arena it was no different as they hosted a 50+ team event featuring teams from Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Giving an International flair to the Tournament was a team from Russia.
The Thanksgiving Shootout Tournament was hosted by Glacier Hockey and Ice Dogs Hockey. Games began on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and were played until the Championship games were final on Sunday. Teams were represented from Mite through Midget/JV level with AA, A & B divisions. Besides the competitive hockey that took place over the course of six days, Ice Dogs hockey parents hosted a bake sale and a raffle, and a silent auction took place offering parents the opportunity to bid on fan favorite framed pictures of the Chicago Blackhawks, Bobby Hull, Phil and Tony Esposito, and U.S. Olympian Jim Craig to name a few.
Game photos of the 2007 Thanksgiving Shootout Hockey Tournament can be viewed and ordered online at www.alldigitalsports.com. Please take the time to look at your teams photos; there are some great action shots!
Congratulations go out to all the participants of the Thanksgiving Shootout with Special Accolades given to the finalists in each division and Championship teams awarded the Shootout Trophy. The Ice Dogs teams did very well and placed 8 of 12 teams in the Championship games and were victorious in 4 of them.
Thanksgiving Shootout Wrap-up
Mite AA Championship Affton Americans 5, Ice Dogs 4
The Mite AA level was very competitive with Afton Americans beating the Ice Dogs 5-4 in a back and forth game that was littered with scoring chances for both teams. This level had and international flare with a Mite team from Stupino, Russia as well teams from Glenview, Affton Americans, and the Ice Dogs. In the round robin, the Affton Americans defeated the Ice Dogs in similar fashion 5- 4
Mite A Championship Stupino Russia 9, Wilmette 1
The Mite A level also had an international flare as the team form Stupino, Russia skated in the A division as well and gave the teams from Glenview, Wilmette, and the Ice Dogs some very good games. The team Russia found their scoring touch and beat the Wilmette Braves 9-1.
Mite B Championship Waukesha Warhawks 5, Niles 4
The Mite B level was represented by teams from Niles, Glenview, Twin Rinks, Waukesha Wisconsin, and the Ice Dogs. The round robin proved interesting as the Niles Ranger went undeafted to get the #1 seed for the championship. But the relentless Waukesha Warhawks never quit and won a tight game 4-5 to bring the Shootout trophy north of the border to Wisconsin.
Squirt AA Championship Ice Dogs 4, Cyclones 3
The Squirt AA level was represented by teams from Glenview, Cyclones, Jaguars and the Ice Dogs. After the round robin three teams were tied for 1st with 4pts (Glenview, Cyclones, Ice Dogs). After 2 levels of tie breakers, the Ice Dogs needed a come from behind victory to beat the Cyclones 4-3.
Squirt A Championship Ice Dogs 2, Hawks 1
The Squirt A level was represented by teams from Glenview, Barrington, Hawks and Ice Dogs. In the round robin, the Hawks defeated every team and were a favorite for the Championship. But a gritty effort by the Ice Dogs produced a 2-1 victory for the Dogs.
Squirt B Championship Twin Rinks 4, Ice Dogs 3
The Squirt B level was represented by teams from Buffalo Grove, Winter Club, Glenveiw and the Ice Dogs. During the round robin, the Ice Dogs cruised to 3 victories and were a favorite to win the Shootout. But a late goal in the 3rd period tied the game and sent it in to overtime. During a back an forth overtime period, Twin Rinks scored a goal to win the Shootout 4-3.
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PeeWee AA Championship Chicago Blues 3, Ice Dogs 2
The Pee Wee AA level was represented by teams from Glenview, Yellow jackets, Blues and the Ice dogs. At the end of the round robin, all 4 teams were tied with 3 pts. After 2 rounds of tie breakers, the Blues and Ice Dogs were set to play for the championship and needed 2 overtimes to declare the Blues a winner 3-2.
PeeWee A Championship Ice Dogs 4, Twin Rinks 0
The Pee Wee A level was represented by teams from Barrington, Glenview, Buffalo Grove and the Ice Dogs. The Ice Dog goaltending tandem of Emerson Kovich and Johnny Paterno propelled the team into the finals where Kovich pulled off a shutout to help capture the championship over Twin Rinks 4-0.
PeeWee B Championship Falcons 7, Ice Dogs 6
The Pee Wee B level was represented by teams from Highland Park, Sabres, Buffalo Grove and the Ice Dogs. The Highland Park Falcons avenged their round robin loss to the Ice Dogs in a shootout 7-6, the highest scoring championship of the tournament.
Bantam A Championship Omaha Gladiators 3, Kenosha 0
The Bantam A level was very competitive and was represented by teams from Evanston, Glenview, Kenosha, Omaha Nebraska, and the Ice Dogs. The Gladiators from Omaha Nebraska prevailed in the finals with a gripping 3-0 victory over the Kenosha Komets. These two teams had played to a 3-3 tie during the round robin and set up a great championship game.
Bantam B Championship Ice Dogs 3, Northbrook 1
The Bantam B level was represented by teams from Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Northbrook and the Ice Dogs. The Ice Dogs beat a very good Northbrook team 3-1 in the finals with a wonderful display of goaltending by Ice Dog goaltender Alex Stegall, who turned away over 40 shots for the victory. Northbrook had beaten the Ice Dogs 3-2 during the round robin.
Midget / JV Championship Rockford 6, Grayslake 1
The Midget/JV level was represented by teams from Grayslake/Antioch, Highland Park, Rockford, Kenosha, Lbertyville/Vernon Hills, Carmel, Deerfield and the Ice Dogs. This level was the largest level of the Shootout and proved the most competitive with the combination of Midget and JV level teams playing together.
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The Glacier Ice Arena will be hosting their Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament in just a few weeks. Taking place the 28th – 31st of December, the Winter Carnival is accepting applications for Mite through Midget teams at the A and B level. For More Information, contact Ken Johnson at the Glacier Hockey Office 847-996-0948 KJohnson@glacierskate.com or Sandra Anderson at hockey@glacierskate.com
Visit our Websites for upcoming events, including the World Hockey Challenge Frozen 4 on 4 Competition December 26th – 28th. www.glacierskate.com and www.icedogs.info
Other Future events include the Chicago Wolves Cup : 18th – 20th April 2008 Varsity and JV Levels
Ice Dogs Invitational: 22nd-26th May, 2008 Mite through Midget AA, A & B levels.
Thank-You to All Participants of the
2007 Thanksgiving Hockey Shootout
Ice Dogs
Russia
Affton Americans
Evanston Wildkits
Glenview Stars
Kenosha Komets
Omaha Gladiators
Twin Rinks
Northbrook Bluehawks
Barrington Red Wings
Naperville Sabres
Rockford Ice Men
Chicago Blues
Wilmette Braves
Highland Park Falcons
Carmel Corsairs
Grayslake/Antioch
Deerfield Warriors
Highland Park Giants
Niles Rangers
Libertyville Ice Cats
Waukesha Warhawks
Geneva Cyclones
Yellowjackets
Joliet Jaguars
Chicago Hawks
Winter Club
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