Chicago Young Americans

  “We are excited that Billy made his decision to sign with us,” said head coach Justin Quenneville.  “Not only was he a highly recruited player among several top programs in Junior hockey, but is coming from a top program with CYA.  We look for Billy to continue his development and growth under CYA Head Coach Gregg Naumenko as we move forward in building our recruitment class for next season.”

Congratulation goes out to CYA U16 player Erin O’Connor, a 4 year CYA veteran, on her recent commitment to Harvard.

Everyone at CYA is very proud of her for her hard work and dedication to the program. Congrats!!!

Dino's Russian team took Silver at the WJC U20 championships in an epic overtime 1-0 loss to  Sweeden. In seven tournament games Dino scored 1 goal 1 assist and had 12pims. Dino was not just another body on Russian, but a mainstay on the blue line who played in every key situation. Dino currently plays for Val-d'OR Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was selected in the second round 72 overall in the CHL import draft after his Midget Minor year with CYA. Dino was also selected in the second round 31st overall by CSKA Moskava in the 2010 KHL draft.  Dino came to CYA two years ago from Russia in order to learn the North American style of play in order to prep him for the NHL, he took part in the Detroit Red Wings main training camp this season. CYA Hockey director Dave Maciuk says " Its amazing that this kid was playing Midget Minor at CYA two years ago and is now competing with the best Under 20 years olds in the world that are not in the NHL, I would not be shocked at all to see him in the NHL next year"

Williams College was recently evaluated as the #1 school on Forbes top 100 list.  Natalie, who played for CYA for four years, was one of only five students in the state of Illinois that were accepted early decision.  Congratulations to Natalie on her accomplishments.

CYA Alumni, Ryan Papa, "will cross another state line to skate as a collegian at St. Cloud State University".  For complete article CLICK HERE.

Forward Jared Lowell tallied a goal and an assist in the Wildcats 4-1 victory of the #7 University of Oklahoma Sooners. The victory marked the second win over a top ten team for the Arizona Wildcats.

Fast Fact:  Orginally from Chicago, IL, Jared played for the famed Chicago Young Americans Midget AAA program. The junior forward tallied a 35 points in 26 games as a sophomore.

Featured on Arizona Wildcat Hockey website.

"Jared Rutledge is beaming, ecstatic about his commitment to attend the University of Michigan, happy to field interviews just hours before he starts in goal that evening."

 For complete article, CLICK HERE.

The Chicago Steel are proud to announce that Michael Fallon has committed to play hockey at the University of Massachusetts Lowell beginning in the 2012-13 season.

For complete article, CLICK HERE.

Goaltender Tyler Ross was released Saturday, and the Warriors added Luis Puig, who debuted with the club by making 40 saves in a 2-1 win Sunday over the Traverse City North Stars. Puig adds to the strong existing Warriors goaltending provided by Brach Tiller, who is in his second year with the Flint-based North American Hockey League franchise. 

Dino played Midget Minor at CYA for Coach Bragagnolo during the 2009-2010 season before being drafted by Val-D'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.  Good luck Dino!!!

" Jared Rutledge, 17, is currently one of 23 players from his age group participating in the two-year United States National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Jared also spent three seasons playing for the Lincolnwood-based Chicago Young Americans hockey program, and said the organization was key to his growth as a hockey player.

“I loved CYA,” said Jared Rutledge, whose mother Lisa lives with him in Michigan. “I played everywhere (in the Chicago area) and the folks at CYA get it. They’re hockey people. They treated me really well there and gave me so many opportunities to get better. The goalie coaching there was the best of any organization. The coaches were great. It was the best.”  "

Charlie Dodero has signed an agreement with the Boston Bruins and will be attending training camp this fall.   Both of Charlie’s brothers will be playing with CYA this season:  Chris Dodero with the minor midgets and Chad Dodero, a goalie, with the 1999 team.

Amarillo Bulls NAHL
Bryan Drazner
Geoff Fortman
Mike Zajac
 
Corpus Christi Ice Rays NAHL
Danny Fetzer
Eric Purcell

Alex Galchenyuk, a top prospect for the 2012 Entry Draft, headlines a talented group of American players chosen for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament from next month.
 

U.S. Team to Compete at the  2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Twenty-two players who participated at USA Hockey's Boys' Select 16 Player Development Camp have been selected for the 2011 U.S. Under-17 Select Team that will compete at the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament Aug. 9-13, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament will include teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland and the United States ... Bob Corkum will serve as head coach, while Pat Mikesch will serve as assistant coach for the 2011 U.S. Under-17 Select Team ... The 22 players on the U.S. roster represent 11 different states. Minnesota leads the way with five players represented, while California has four ... All 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament games will be held at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Ticket information will be announced shortly ... The annual USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp provides top young players with concentrated on- and off-ice training and instruction as well as the opportunity to compete at a national level against other players from their age group. For a full stat breakdown from the event, click here <http://www.usahockey.com/Season/TournamentScheduleUser.aspx?EventID=2699&amp;AgeDivisionID=1938> .

 

Congratulations to Ryan Papa and Joseph Widmar who have been selected to represent the Central District at the USA Hockey National Player Development Camp during the Summer of 2011. Ryan Papa played on the CYA Midget Major team this past year and this is Ryan's 3rd year in a row that he will be attending the US National Camp. Joseph Widmar played on CYA's Midget Minor team this past season. Good Luck to both of them.

Michigan State won the National Championship on March 13, 2011.  Three CYA alumni are rostered on the team:

Chelsea Bilyk  CYA 09
Jess Hoelzer  CYA 09
Maureen O'Brien CYA 08

Congratulations to our alumni on their accomplishment!

Matt Lindblad:  One of Five to Receive All-Ivy Honors Ivy League Release HANOVER, N.H. - Freshman Matt Lindblad has earned Dartmouth's  fourth Ivy League Rookie of the Year honor as he was chosen the Co-Rookie of the Year for 2010-11 and leads four other men's hockey players in receiving All-Ivy honors.

Ryan McKay article from USHL website

Dubuque assigned Brandon Adams to their affiliate list for 2010/2011 and was sent for the season to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL

Ryan Papa and Mike  Fallon were called up to Waterloo Black Hawks. Ryan from our Major midget team and Mike Fallon, a former CYA player playing in Springfield of NAHL.  Papa scored a goal in Weds tilt and had a OT winner last night.

Ryan Papa named player of the week.

Tim O'Brien is now with the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL has just committed to Dartmouth College to play hockey.

Matt Lindblad was recognized as ECAC rookie of the week

Augie Hoffmann to represent the United States at the 2011 World University Games

Update on  Midget Major alumni Cody Walsh

Brian Fahey to make NHL debut against Predators