The 2024-25 season was Illinois’ debut in the Midwest College Hockey division, but it was also the last. Head coach John Opilka announced the team will be independent next season, just as the Illini ...

Illinois (18-12-3, 39 pts.) was a longshot going into its first ... “It was a fun ride for sure; I think our group started to show that Illini hockey is back for good,” said sophomore forward David ...

Introducing Minooka Hockey Coaching Staff ... He continued with the University of Illinois DI team, reaching four consecutive ACHA D1 National Tournaments. Mike has three years of coaching ...