Empowering Young Women On and Off the Ice with Passion, Purpose, and Team Spirit
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We are the North Shore Warhawks!
The North Shore Warhawks Girls Hockey program is committed to supporting the development of young women as athletes, leaders, and members of society through a competitive hockey environment that instills life values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, a consistent work ethic, and respect for self and others.
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A Tradition of Celebration
Since our establishment in 2017, we’ve achieved remarkable success in both NIHL and AHAI tournaments. With 17 AHAI and 8 NIHL flags under our belt, not to mention numerous tournament championships, our winning tradition is undeniable. However, beyond the flags, trophies and accolades, our core mission remains clear: to provide every girl with a place to play hockey and love doing it.
An astounding 7 out of our 8 NIHL teams have made it to the NIHL quarterfinals or semifinals taking place this weekend! This is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and relentless spirit of our players, coaches, families, and supporters. 👏🔥
It's going to be an action-packed weekend filled with intense matches, team spirit, and unwavering support. Whether you're a player, parent, or fan, come out and show your Warhawks pride as we cheer on our teams to victory! 💪 Let's make some noise and create unforgettable memories together. 📣
All of us at the North Shore Warhawks have consistently engaged with AHAI, NIHL and other clubs to develop a level playing field for our sport. We have worked tirelessly to give girls opportunities to grow and excel in this otherwise male-dominated game.
On January 12th, Central States announced their plan to create a separate "girls" division for the 2025-2026 season. Now, nearly a month later, no further information has been disseminated to the community. This lack of focus on maintaining and developing parity raises serious concerns regarding the future of girls' hockey.
We believe this drastic change will ultimately create division, fracture unity, and weaken the development of girls' hockey in Illinois. With approximately 19 clubs with girls teams, 60 girls teams, and over 950 female members, this sudden change will inadvertently split the focus, diluting the quality and development of talent in the sport. We stand against this action, which we believe is an unintended consequence of misguided decisions by Central States.
Instead, we advocate for the continued growth of a strong, unified girls' hockey division – one that furthers parity, encourages development, and strengthens the hockey community in Illinois. Join us in objecting to the creation of a separate division that lacks focus and threatens the unity of girls' hockey in Illinois.
We invite everyone to sign the following petition to show your support for maintaining the intensity, vibrancy, and unity of girls' hockey in Illinois.
