Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association  

Cyclones Spring Hockey

Welcome to the Cyclones Spring 2026 Hockey Season!

Cyclones Spring Hockey is designed to provide a development-first off-season experience with balanced competition, consistent ice touches, and flexible scheduling for families. Our Spring 2026 programming serves players from 8U through 18U, offering age-appropriate training that supports long-term player development while keeping athletes engaged and improving throughout the spring.

The Mites through Bantams will participate in age-appropriate structured skill sessions combined with competitive play through the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) and the Northwest Hockey League (NWHL), ensuring teams are placed at the appropriate level for meaningful development. Practice schedules are built with flexibility in mind, allowing families to select preferred practice nights at registration.

The Midget Spring Program (15U–18U) has two different options - a development program and a NWHL program. The development follows a different model, focusing on skill development and high-tempo 4v4 play. This program does not participate in league play, providing players with consistent touches and a lower-commitment option during the off-season.The NWHL program consists of 4 team practices and 8 league games, plus playoffs.

In addition to core programming, Cyclones Spring Hockey offers Girls Hockey, Goalie Clinics, Checking Clinics, and training with GVN Performance. Across all levels, the Cyclones remain committed to long-term athlete development, appropriate competition, and creating an environment where players can continue to grow and enjoy the game.

Program Details

8U Mite

Birth Years: 2018, 2019, & 2020

Cost:

  • Skaters: $749
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 3 skills sessions per week
  • 8 league games
  • Weekly goalie clinic (included for Goalies)

League Placement:

  • NIHL (AA / A teams)
  • NWHL (B teams)

Practice Nights:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Payment Plan:

  • 50% due at registration
  • 50% due on April 1

10U Squirt

Birth Years: 2016 & 2017

Cost:

  • Skaters: $775
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 3 skills sessions per week
  • 6-8 league games
  • Weekly goalie clinic (included)

League Placement:

  • NIHL (AA / A teams)
  • NWHL (B teams)

Practice Nights:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Payment Plan:

  • 50% due at registration
  • 50% due on April 1


12U Peewee

Birth Years: 2014 & 2015

Cost:

  • Skaters: $775
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 2 skills sessions per week
  • 6-8 league games
  • Weekly goalie clinic (included)
  • 4 GVN strength & conditioning sessions

League Placement:

  • NIHL (AA / A teams)
  • NWHL (B teams)

Practice Nights:

  • Select at registration
  • Group A: Monday & Wednesday
  • Group B: Tuesday & Thursday

Payment Plan:

  • 50% due at registration
  • 50% due on April 1


14U Bantam

Birth Years: 2012 & 2013

Cost:

  • Skaters: $775
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 2 skills sessions per week
  • 6-8 league games
  • Weekly goalie clinic (included)
  • 4 GVN strength & conditioning sessions

League Placement:

  • NIHL (AA / A teams)
  • NWHL (B teams)

Practice Nights:

  • Select at registration
  • Group A: Monday & Wednesday
  • Group B: Tuesday & Thursday

Payment Plan:

  • 50% due at registration
  • 50% due on April 1

15U - 18U Midget

Birth Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Cost:

  • Skaters: $350
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 1 skills session per week
  • 1 weekly 4v4 session

Schedule:

  • Skills: Tuesday
  • 4v4: Wednesday

Payment:

  • Full payment due at registration

Midget 18U NWHL

Birth Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Cost:

  • Skaters: $625
  • Goalies: $350

Program Includes:

  • 4 team practices
  • 8 league games

Schedule:

  • TBD

Payment:

  • Full payment due at registration

15U - 18U Midget Strength & Conditioning

We’re excited to offer a Midget Strength & Conditioning Program in partnership with GVN Performance. This program is separate from the Midget Spring Hockey program and will consist of eight sessions, held once per week over eight weeks.

Cost: $280

Schedule: Tuesday @ 7pm

Program Objectives:

  • Improving movement quality and versatility to enhance on-ice elusiveness
  • Increasing strength and muscle development to improve force production and overall performance
  • Addressing mobility limitations to support optimal skating mechanics and reduce injury risk

Jerseys

Jersey numbers will be assigned at random based on availability. Please note that your practice jersey number may differ from your regular season number.

For returning Cyclones players, we kindly ask that you continue using your current practice jersey if it still fits and remains in good condition. Our inventory is limited, and extending the life of existing jerseys for the 8–9 week spring season is greatly appreciated. Players will have an opportunity to order a new jersey prior to the fall season.

You will be notified when your jersey is ready for pickup. If you have any questions, please contact us at apparel@cycloneshockey.net.

A 4% service fee will be added at checkout.

Please note: Youth goalie sizes are not available. Youth goalies should select a standard player jersey size.

Additional Spring Offerings

Goalie Clinic Only

Cost: $350

  • 1 clinic per week (all ages)

Payment:

  • Full payment due at registration

Checking Clinic

Eligible Players: 2013 birth year

Cost: $100 skaters / $50 goalies

  • Two 1-hour sessions (March)

Payment:

  • Full payment due at registration

Schedule:

  • Tuesday 3/3 6:35p (North)
  • Thursday 3/5 7:40p (North)


Girls 10U & 12U

Cost: $300

Program Includes:

  • 9 total skills sessions
  • 6–8 league games

League Placement:

  • NIHL (10U & 12U)

Payment:

  • Full payment due at registration


*Girls registered in the Spring Squirt or PeeWee programs may attend at no additional cost.

Cyclones Prep

Is your child ready for the transition into Cyclones Hockey? Our Cyclones Prep Program is the perfect place to begin! 

Based on the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM), this skills development program focuses on enhancing skating, stick handling, and teamwork through station-based skill drills, small area games, and fun Jamboree games.

Spring Tournaments - Kane County Hockey Club

The Cyclones will field Spring Tournament Teams competing under the name Kane County Hockey Club. These teams provide select players with the opportunity to participate in additional tournament play during the spring season. Tournament teams are by invitation only, and invitations will be extended based on player evaluations and team needs. Not all players will be invited to participate in tournament play.

Participation on a Kane County Hockey Club tournament team is optional and not included in Spring Programming registration. There is an additional cost per tournament, which will be communicated at the time invitations are extended.

Coaching Lineup

MITE

  • MITE 1: Brian Seery
  • MITE 2: Steve Bolognino
  • MITE 3: Dan Rooney

Squirt

  • SQUIRT 1: Frank Bisceglie
  • SQUIRT 2: John Peters
  • SQUIRT 3: Steve Sleep

Peewee

  • PEEWEE 1: Bill Horbach
  • PEEWEE 2: Anthony Rossobillo
  • PEEWEE 3: Brian Kichka

Bantam

  • BANTAM 1: Zach Pearce
  • BANTAM 2: David Wilson
  • BANTAM 3: Carl Charlebois
  • BANTAM 4: Louie Frano

Midget

  • U16 PROSPECTS: Jacob Coleman
  • U16: Rob Kennedy
  • U18: Matt Benton
  • NWHL: Tom Baginski

Girls

  • 10U: Jeff Muffitt
  • 12U: Nick Rubino

Practice Schedule

Mite (Teams 1, 2 & 3 combined)

  • Monday · 4:50–5:50 PM · North
  • Wednesday · 4:50–5:50 PM · North
  • Thursday · 5:30–6:30 PM · North

Squirt (Teams 1, 2 & 3 combined)

  • Monday · 6:00–7:00 PM · North
  • Wednesday · 6:00–7:00 PM · North
  • Thursday · 6:40–7:40 PM · North

Girls (10U & 12U combined)

  • Tuesday · 7:10–8:10 PM · South

PeeWee — Group A

  • Monday · 5:40–6:40 PM · South
  • Wednesday · 6:20–7:20 PM · South

PeeWee — Group B

  • Tuesday · 6:50–7:50 PM · North
  • Thursday · 7:10–8:10 PM · South

Bantam — Group A

  • Monday · 7:10–8:10 PM · North
  • Wednesday · 7:10–8:10 PM · North

Bantam — Group B

  • Tuesday · 8:00–9:00 PM · North
  • Thursday · 7:50–8:50 PM · North

Goalie Clinic — Mite/Squirt

  • Tuesday · 4:30–5:30 PM · North

Goalie Clinic - PeeWee/Bantam/Midget

  • Tuesday · 5:40–6:40 PM · North

Midget Skills & 4v4

  • Tuesday · 8:20–9:20 PM · South
  • Wednesday · 7:30–8:30 PM · South

GVN Schedule

Peewee Schedule

Date Day GVN Time Group On Ice Time
4/6/2026Monday7:00-8:00Pee Wee A5:40-6:40
4/7/2026Tuesday5:30-6:30Pee Wee B6:50-7:50
4/20/2026Monday7:00-8:00Pee Wee A5:40-6:40
4/21/2026Tuesday5:30-6:30Pee Wee B6:50-7:50
5/4/2026Monday7:00-8:00Pee Wee A5:40-6:40
5/5/2026Tuesday5:30-6:30Pee Wee B6:50-7:50
5/18/2026Monday7:00-8:00Pee Wee A5:40-6:40
5/19/2026Tuesday5:30-6:30Pee Wee B6:50-7:50

Bantam Schedule

Date Day GVN Time Group On Ice Time
4/1/2026Wednesday5:45-6:45Bantam A7:10-8:10
4/2/2026Thursday6:30-7:30Bantam B7:50-8:50
4/15/2026Wednesday5:45-6:45Bantam A7:10-8:10
4/16/2026Thursday6:30-7:30Bantam B7:50-8:50
4/29/2026Wednesday5:45-6:45Bantam A7:10-8:10
4/30/2026Thursday6:30-7:30Bantam B7:50-8:50
5/13/2026Wednesday5:45-6:45Bantam A7:10-8:10
5/14/2026Thursday6:30-7:30Bantam B7:50-8:50

Checking Clinic

Open to all 2013 birth year players

Two 1-hour sessions

Register

Youth 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U

April 1 - May 31

  • 8U Mite Birth Years: 2018, 2019, & 2020
  • 10U Squirt Birth Years: 2016 & 2017
  • 12U Peewee Birth Years: 2014 & 2015
  • 14U Bantam Birth Years: 2012 & 2013

Register

Midgets 15U, 16U, 18U

April 1 - May 31

Midget Birth Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Register

Goalie Clinic Only

April 1 - May 31

All Ages

Goalie Clinic Only ~ if you are registering for a spring team you do not need to register for goalie clinic.

Register

Girls Only 10U & 12U/13U

April 1 - May 31

10U Squirt Birth Years: 2016 & 2017
12U Peewee Birth Years: 2014 & 2015

Girls registered for a spring youth Squirt or Peewee team do not need to register again. 

Register

Midget Spring GVN

April 1 - May 31

Midget Birth Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Registrations available

* Midget GVN Training 

Register
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