Chicagoland is home to local rinks that offer kids’ hockey classes and teams, as well as traveling hockey teams. Some spots offer classes for kids as young as 3 years old!
As Wayne Gretzky once said, “A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Whether kids are learning to anticipate the puck’s movement or just starting to wobble across the ice, there are chances to learn all around our towns!
This article is sponsored by Park District of Oak Park.
Hockey Lessons in Oak Park
Paul Hruby Ice Arena
418 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get in the game with the Park District of Oak Park! Hockey classes are available for ages two and up, with a focus on building confidence and coordination on the ice. Learn the fundamentals of skating, stickhandling, shooting in a fun, encouraging environment! Our hockey program follows industry-leading standards from Learn to Skate USA and USA, offering high-quality instruction that will equip your child with lasting skills.
New to hockey? No problem! Skate rentals are included in the cost of each class, and we offer FREE rental gear for kids ages 3-10.
For those ready to take their game to the next level, our co-ed Ice Bears travel hockey team gives players the opportunity to develop their skills and sportsmanship. The Ice Bears are part of the Northwest Hockey League and is open to ages 8-14.
Learn more and register at pdop.org/ice-hockey.
Hockey Teams and Classes for Kids at Local Rinks
Addison Ice Rink
475 S. Grace
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-9200
Ages 4-12.
Rocket Ice Skating Rink
180 Canterbury Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 679-1700
Ages 3-14.
Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 789-6666
Ages 3+.
Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena
777 Kedzie
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 957-0100
Ages 6-13 and private ice time.
Fox Valley Ice Arena
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-0690
Ages 3+.
Center Ice of Dupage
1N450 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9696
Ages 2-12.
All Seasons Ice Rink
31W330 North Aurora Road
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 851-0755
Ages 3+.
Paul Hruby Ice Arena
418 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 725-2312
Ages 3+.
Arctic Ice Arena
10700 160th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 403-4231
Intro classes, camps, and league play available.
Canlan Ice Sports
1581 W Normantown Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4423
Ages 3-15.
Seven Bridges Ice Arena
6690 Route 53
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 271-4400
Ages 3-12.
Little Blackhawks
Practices at various locations across Chicagoland.
Local Traveling Hockey Teams
There are traveling teams in the area as well for more experienced players. These teams require a tryout, cost more, and and have a higher time commitment. Traveling teams are a next step for kids who want to put in extra time and effort to play more and keep honing their skills.
- Chicago Blues Hockey Club (Bensenville)
- Chicago Mission (Bensenville and Chicago)
- Phantoms Hockey Club (Darien)
- Chicago Hawks Hockey Club (Darien)
- Chiefs Hockey Club (Elmhurst)
- Cyclones Hockey (Geneva)
- Jaguar Hockey Club (Joliet)
- Chicago Bruins Hockey Club (Lombard)
- Sabre Hockey (Naperville)
- Vikings Youth Hockey (Orland Park)
- Renegades Hockey Club (Rolling Meadows)
- Huskies Hockey (Romeoville)
- Leafs Hockey Club (West Dundee)
For more chilly fun, check out all the west suburban skating rinks . . . or find our awesome guide to classes and teams in west Chicagoland.
