Does Lightning Hit Twice?

They always say its a one in a million chance that lightning will strike you twice.  However, if you a participant in the CCHXtreme defensemans camp, it definitely happened.  First a power outtage at All Seasons Ice Arena caused the camp to be relocated to the Rocket Ice Arena, and 5 minutes before taking the ice, Rocket Ice Arena lost power too.  Bad Karma? Not sure. Heard from another parent that in a camp at Fox Valley the previous week, they had lost power.  So strange, isn't it? Why is it that power outtages are so attracted to ice rinks?

What impressed me the most was how the skaters and their parents were so understanding,

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and were willing to accept yet another change so that they got their ice time.  Illinois Youth Ice Hockey is booming, and these skaters, like me, LOVE this game. Particularly since the Blackhawks won the cup a few years back, the learn to play ice hockey interest has grown. Whats even more awesome is these kids end up wanting to play year around.  My Summer Pond Hockey League had its most teams registered EVER.  More skaters were interested in ice hockey classes and private and small group lessons. ( Thats what I call job security :).  All kidding aside, I love the fact that our sport has grown and prospered.  It has been stated that Girls Ice Hockey is the fastest growing sport in North America and I believe it.

As we get ready for yet another round of tryouts, fall seasons, and tournaments, I want to wish every child good luck at your evaluations and make it an awesome year. No matter what team you are on, this game promises to make it exciting.

Yours in Hockey,
Coach Cheli

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Try-outs are just around the corner! Midget Tier 1 hockey begins their evaluations this month, followed by High School hockey next month, and Tier 2 as well as Recreational leagues in September. Illinois Hockey shows every year that it's top team can be a National Championship contender. In order to make it to nationals, you must be Blackhawk Cup champions come next spring. Help your team become Illinois Youth Ice Hockey state champs, and national contenders, by being in shape, and making that elite team you have been striving for.

CCH Xtreme has plenty of Youth Hockey Camps that will not only keep you in shape, but help you improve your overall game. Our Battle Camps will help you or your player become a force to be reckon with in every aspect of the game. Our Midget Boot camp will whip any player into peak shape right before the opening of tryouts. Hockey Summer Camps are a must if you want to be on the top team, and get good playing time.

If you are looking for individual skill work, Private Hockey Lessons can give you one on one training, while focusing on each aspect on the game, the player wants to improve on the most. Illinois Ice Hockey is one of the most competitive states to play in, with talent spread across the state, and every club having a chance at that coveted state title, and for the possible chance at the USA Hockey National Championships. Check out our website at www.chelioshockey.com to find the right camp, clinic, or lesson for you or your player. Hope all is well, and your golf scores low.

Yours in Hockey


Coach Cheli