Park District of Oak Park
Our mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs and facilities.
Park District of Oak Park
Our mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs and facilities.
Spring 2024 Season Information
The Ice Bears program competes in the Northwest Hockey League. This league focuses on competitive hockey while still allowing for balanced ice time for all players. The Oak Park Ice Bears program is based on the three pillars of developing a love for the game of hockey, a dedication to skill development, and being a model organization in terms of sportsmanship. Spring hockey is a great way for current players to get more ice time and practice to continue skill development for the next season. New Players also get the opportunity to experience Travel House Hockey without committing to a full season.
New Players
Players who are new to the Ice Bears Program MUST be evaluated PRIOR to registration. Contact Dan Seltzer at hockey@pdop.org to set up an evaluation. Anyone who registers without being evaluated will be removed from the roster and lose their place on the team
Registration Timeline |
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RETURNING RESIDENT ICE BEARS (Most Recent Season) |
Friday, February 2, 8:30am |
OAK PARK RESIDENTS |
Saturday, February 3, 8:30am |
RETURNING NON-RESIDENT ICE BEARS (Most Recent Season) |
Sunday, February 4, 8:30am |
OPEN REGISTRATION |
Saturday, February 10, 8:30am |
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION CLOSES |
Thursday, March 7, 11:59pm |
Tentative Spring Timeline
Week of March 18: Sportsmanship meetings, team divisions as necessary, 14U Contact Clinics, and practice begins.
March 24: Scrimmage Sunday- All teams will scrimmage for practice before games begin
Game Scheduling: TBD – Your head coach or team manager will communicate when possible. Games are usually on the weekends. Home game times are listed below “Weekly Schedule”
Games Begin: April 5
Season Ends: May 26
League Tournament Begins: May 31
Season Conclusion/Championships: June 8+9