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Here is how the 2025-26 season actually shaped up for Team Illinois and Windy City Storm at the 14U level.

Out of state games, estimated hotel nights, schedule variety, and the opponents each team faced most throughout the year.

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All schedule data sourced from club websites and verified game results. Comment who you want to see next! More at ClearRink.com

The new Travel Schedule Breakdown gives families a clearer picture of what travel looks like across Illinois youth hockey clubs.

The Travel & Hotel Nights tab shows out-of-state game percentages, estimated hotel nights, and number of trips per team so you can plan ahead and compare the travel commitment across programs before signing up.

The Schedule Variety tab breaks down each team’s variety score and unique opponents faced so you can understand whether your team is playing a diverse slate or seeing the same opponents repeatedly.

All data is sourced directly from each club’s published schedule.

These breakdowns are available now on ClearRink.com across multiple age groups and programs.

More clubs will be added throughout the week. If your club isn’t showing yet, stay tuned as additional Travel Schedule Breakdowns continue to roll out. What club do you want to see next?

➡️Check it out today at ClearRink.com!

🏒 Age Group Snapshot — Winnetka Warriors vs. Wilmette Jr. Trevians

Due to some messages regarding the rest of the age groups for Winnetka and Wilmette, here they are.

Two North Shore clubs just 3 miles apart. Same area, same families choosing between them every season. Every program is built differently and there is something for every family. Where one club may be a better fit at one age group, that can change as your player moves up.

ClearRink is here to give your family the data to make the most informed decision possible, completely free.

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*All data sourced directly from club websites and verified game results.

🏒 Age Group Snapshot — Winnetka Warriors vs. Wilmette Jr. Trevians

Due to some messages regarding the rest of the age groups for Winnetka and Wilmette, here they are!

Two North Shore clubs just 3 miles apart. Same area, same families choosing between them every season. Every program is built differently and there is something for every family. Where one club may be a better fit at one age group, that can change as your player moves up.

ClearRink is here to give your family the data to make the most informed decision possible, completely free.

📊 Swipe to see the full breakdown. Learn more at ClearRink.com

👇 Drop a comment:
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→ Which clubs should we feature next?
→ Did anything surprise you?

*All data sourced directly from club websites and verified game results.

Swipe to view highlights from the Chicago Jets review ➡️

A strong review highlighting a professional, development-focused environment where kids are genuinely improving and advancing to higher levels. The feedback points to communication and cost as areas to work on, but overall this is a club with serious infrastructure and a clear path for players at every level.

With the 25/26 season wrapped up, what do you want other parents and players to know about your club? Help the hockey community and share your experience today at ClearRink.com. (Link in bio) 🏒

🏒 Age Group Snapshot — Chicago Hawks vs. Naperville Sabres

Two well-known Chicagoland clubs with a combined 100+ years of youth hockey between them. Similar price points, but how do the numbers stack up?

Every program is built differently and there is something for every family. Where one club may be a better fit at one age group, that can change as your player moves up.

ClearRink is here to give your family the data to make the most informed decision possible, completely free.

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*All data sourced directly from club websites and verified game results.

🏒 Club Overview Series — Naperville Sabres ( )

The Sabres have been building competitive youth hockey in the Chicago suburbs since 1971, and the data reflects a club that’s grown with purpose.

We broke down teams across every age group using actual 2025–26 season results so families have the numbers they need heading into next season. One thing that stood out: shared ice time naturally decreases as players get older, a sign that the club’s investment in dedicated ice grows with its competitive players.

Here’s what each metric means:
💰 Cost — 2025–26 season registration dues
🏒 Games Played — verified game results from the 2025–26 season
⏱ Practice Hours — on-ice hours from the club’s published 2025–26 schedule
🔀 Shared Ice % — portion of 2025–26 practices where another team shared the ice

Numbers only tell part of the story. Coaching, culture, and community also play a huge factor when selecting a club. ClearRink is here to give families transparent data to support that decision, completely FREE.

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All data sourced directly from club websites and verified 2025–26 game records. Learn more at ClearRink.com

🏒 Age Group Snapshot — Northern Express vs. Highland Park Falcons

Two established Chicagoland clubs with similar price points, but a lot more distance between them than just miles.

When you look at shared ice percentages, larger clubs have more teams to serve. It’s worth noting that more teams can mean more scheduling complexity, which may be reflected in the numbers.

There are real pros and cons to both larger and smaller programs, and the same goes for paid leadership vs. volunteer-led models. One isn’t better than the other. It simply depends on what fits your family and your player best.

Even at similar price points, two programs can be set up very differently. ClearRink is here to help you understand those differences, not to tell you where to play.

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*All data sourced directly from club websites and verified game results.

A while back we asked 130 hockey parents some honest questions about their clubs.

Youth hockey has always run on word of mouth and we wanted to change that. ClearRink is a free tool where parents and players can get the full picture on clubs before committing. Costs, reviews, development info, and more all in one place.

No more finding out mid season what you signed up for.

Browse clubs at ClearRink.com 🏒

🏒 Introducing the Age Group Snapshot Series

Two clubs whose home rinks sit just 3 miles apart. Yet when it comes to cost, games, practice hours, and shared ice time, the numbers tell an interesting story.

Our first Age Group Snapshot features the Winnetka Warriors vs. the Wilmette Jr. Trevians at the Sq**rt (10U) level — laid out side by side so you can compare at a glance.

Here’s what each metric means:
💰 Cost: 2025-26 season dues
🏒 Games Played: Actual game results from 2025-26 season
⏱ Practice Hours: On-ice hours published on each club’s website from 2025-26 season
🔀 Shared Ice %: The percentage of practices where another team was on the ice at the same time

Of course, there’s a lot more that goes into choosing the right club: coaching, culture, fit, and more. But ClearRink is here to give you the data on that decision, completely FREE!

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*All data sourced directly from both club websites and verified game results. Learn more at ClearRink.com