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Letters to the Membership: 2020-2021 Season
Update Letter - July 30
Dear Members of CUHL,
By now most of you are aware that the Governor today placed new restrictions on youth sports. Among the restrictions, youth hockey was classified as a “high risk” sport, while other sports with far more direct contact were classified as “medium risks”.
Over the past two months we have proven that a safe return to hockey can be achieved by using best practices within our programs and facilities. We also believe that children NEED to be involved in activities and sports.
We MOSTLY believe that we represent close 1,500 young kids that want to play hockey. It is our job to do everything in our power to facilitate that.
Additionally, an online petition has been started to show support for having youth hockey placed more appropriately in a lower risk category. If you would be so kind as to forward this to your membership:
To that end, the CUHL is in the process of hiring legal counsel to represent us in taking every possible action to ensure a full season of hockey. We believe this legal counsel will be provided pro bono. We may at some point ask if individual clubs would like to join in.
As we move forward in this process, we will keep you apprised.
Sincerely,
Tom Gullen, President
On behalf of the CUHL Board of Directors
AAU Ice Hockey Newsletter August 2020
CUHL COViD-19 STATEMENT
The Chicago United Hockey League would like to wish all of our players, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, and their families good health and safety during this tumultuous time. We look forward to getting back on the ice for the fall season - but in the meantime please take care of yourselves and each other.
CUHL Board of Directors
AAU COViD-19 Statement
AAU Hockey - Planning for 2020-2021
Updates will continue during these uncertain times
To: AAU Members
Re: Update on AAU Coronavirus
Like all of you, the AAU continues to monitor the development of
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") across the country and around the world. These are unprecedented times as we navigate the global pandemic and put our efforts towards helping to slow the spread of the disease.
Seemingly overnight, terms such as 'flatten the curve' and 'social
distancing' have become part of our national language and part of our daily life. While people have had to adjust to this new normal, businesses have had to adapt as well. The AAU has been no exception.
Sports For All, Forever has been the AAU's focus and drive for the
past 130 years and counting. And, while events are the AAU's business, the health and well-being of AAU participants are at the forefront of AAU leadership's mind during this time.
Therefore, we will be continuing to follow the guidelines set out by
public health officials and extend the temporary suspension of AAU event programming through April 30th. While it is our fervent hope to resume events in the near future, we feel strongly extending the temporary suspension of AAU licensed events is the right thing to do at this time.
We will share updates with you as new information becomes
available.
Stay safe, be well, and remember We Are AAU.
Yours in Sport,
Dr. Roger J. Goudy
AAU President & CEO
AAU Ice Hockey
Congratulations Champions!
D1 Ovechkin Upper - Junior Falcons #1
D1 Matthews Lower - Wisconsin Jets #1
D2 Crosby Upper - Northbrook Jr. Spartans #1
D2 Kane Middle - Winter Club of Lake Forest #1
D2 Toews Lower - Madison Mitey Badgers #1
D3 McDavid Upper - Wilmette Tribe #1
D3 MacKinnon Upper Middle - Chicago Jr. Blues #3
D3 Marner Middle - Glenview Jr. Stars #3
D3 Price Lower - Winnetka Jr. Warriors #4
House Hull Gold - Junior Cyclones House #1
House Mikita Silver Tier 1 - Pleasant Prairie Patriots House #3
House Mikita Silver Tier 2 - Junior Express House #1
CUHL Championships
Super Sunday Travel Finals - March 1
| Division | Time | Location | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3 Price (Lower) | 8:25 AM | Northbrook - Rink A | Winnetka Jr. Warriors #4 | 9 | Wilmette Tribe #3 | 1 |
| D3 Marner (Middle) | 9:45 AM | Northbrook - Rink A | Glenview Jr. Stars #3 | 4 | Crystal Lake Stingers #2 | 0 |
| D3 MacKinnon (Upper Middle) | 10:00 AM | Northbrook - Rink B | Chicago Jr. Blues #3 | 4 | Naperville Jr. Sabres #4 | 1 |
| D3 McDavid (Upper) | 11:05 AM | Northbrook - Rink A | Wilmette Tribe #1 | 4 | Junior Chargers #4 | 1 |
| D2 Toews (Lower) | 11:20 AM | Northbrook - Rink B | Winnetka Jr. Warriors #2 | 1 | Madison Mitey Badgers #1 | 2 |
| D2 Kane (Middle) | 12:25 PM | Northbrook - Rink A | Winter Club of Lake Forest #1 | 5 | Rockford Jr. Ice Hogs #2 | 2 |
| D2 Crosby (Upper) | 12:40 PM | Northbrook - Rink B | Northbrook Jr. Spartans #1 | 5 | Crystal Lake Stingers #1 | 2 |
| D1 Matthews (Lower) | 1:45 PM | Northbrook - Rink A | Naperville Jr. Sabres #1 | 2 | Wisconsin Jets #1 | 4 |
| D1 Ovechkin (Upper) | 2:00 PM | Northbrook - Rink B | Romeoville Jr. Huskies #1 | 0 | Junior Falcons #1 | 5 |
Super Saturday House Finals - March 7
| Division | Time | Location | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Mikita Silver Tier 2 | 1:00 PM | Twin Rinks - Blue Rink | Junior Express House #1 | 4 | Wisconsin Jets House #2 | 1 |
| House Mikita Silver Tier 1 | 2:20 PM | Twin Rinks - Blue Rink | Pleasant Prairie Patriots House #3 | 4 | Pleasant Prairie Patriots House #2 | 0 |
| House Hull Gold | 3:40 PM | Twin Rinks - Blue Rink | Junior Cyclones House #1 | 6 | Skokie Pilots House #1 | 2 |
Player Movement Rule Clarification
Goaltenders: Teams MAY use a SKATER from another team in their organization as their goalie for the playoffs as we have done all year. In no circumstance may a goalie from a higher level team be used on a lower team. A goalie from a lower team MAY ONLY BE USED IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY and must receive approval of the competition committee BEFORE the game.
Player Movement: Players may only play for their rostered teams in the playoffs.
Note Regarding "Double Rostered" Players
DOUBLE ROSTERED CUHL PLAYERS:
We are aware that there may be some CUHL players double rostered on AAU "Tournament Teams". As per the CUHL bylaws, this is not allowed.
If a player is found to be on two AAU rosters during the Regular Season 10/26/19-3/1/20 the offending club shall forfeit all games that the player played in, the club shall be ineligible for playoffs and the offending player/club shall have to go to CUHL R&E and the player is suspended from all CUHL games per ruling of CUHL R&E
Clubs, it is in your best interest to do some investigation of your membership BEFORE regular season games begin. We only want to ensure that all clubs are in compliance with the CUHL rules. We appreciate your cooperation.
Letter To The CUHL Membership
Dear CUHL Representatives,
We ask that you pass this along to all of the families and coaches in your program.
Over the past few weeks, we have had a number incidents during CUHL games that go against our league's mission and zero tolerance. These violations include players on the ice, parents in the stands and coaches' unacceptable treatment of our referees.
Over the summer the board of CUHL revamped our referee scheduling systems and brought in new schedulers who had a sense of ownership and developed a good group of young referees. We are extremely pleased with the job our assigners, and referees, have done.
The majority of our referees are high school aged kids. They are learning just as your children are learning. We, as a league, want to provide the best environment for these referees to develop and become more confident in their role. They will make mistakes. You will disagree with their calls. It is OK to disagree with those calls, but we ask that you NOT yell your opinions at these kids. First, you will not change the decision. Second, you don’t want to be the people in the video here.
For an interesting article examining this subject, please click here.
Thank you and let’s make the last seven weeks of the season FUN for the kids!
CUHL Board of Directors
CUHL Ref Assignors Hold New Years Eve Ref Clinic
Monday, December 31, CUHL ref assignors ran a FREE Ref clinic at the Orbit Ice Arena in Palatine.
The day started at 9am with classroom information, and then the refs jumped on the ice at 10:10am for a mite scrimmage game. Every stoppage of play two new refs got on ice to get some practice in. Bob MacPherson was on the ice mentoring, and Michael Wagner provided feedback to the refs as they came off the ice. The refs worked the full game, as well as a shootout to prepare for CUHL rules. After the game, the refs hit the classroom for another hour of talks and a Q&A session.
There was nothing but very positive feedback from the 11 guys and 1 girl that attended the day.
The CUHL thanks Bob and Michael for their tireless work, and thanks all the new officials that are starting their career in the CUHL.
Look for more free Ref Clinics to come!
CUHL Referee Clinic December 31
2018 Outdoor Hockey Weekend
The 2nd Annual Outdoor Hockey Weekend - December 7-9, 2018
Prospective Member Clubs
Please send your request for a club application to President Tom Gullen.
In order to be considered for league membership in the following season, clubs must apply before May 15 of the spring prior to desired admission (May 15 of 2020 for consideration for 2020-2021 season).
Tom Gullen
President
Our Mission
Our Mission is to create an atmosphere in which players support and respect one another while never compromising the rules of the game. To encourage and expect our players and parents to respect their opponent, coaches, managers, Board members, and officials. To exhibit good sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and fair play.
Our league is dependent upon the commitment and dedication of our many volunteers, which are expected to deal with one another with courtesy and mutual respect and make the game of hockey fun for all participants. To ensure that our players not only learn hockey skills but life skills that will help them be model citizens within our communities.
GAME INCIDENT REPORTS
Referees:
To file a Game Incident Report, please send a detailed write-up (including date, location, level, teams, etc.) to:
Tim Mueller
Referee Liaison