CHRIS CHELIOS:
Hockey Director of All Seasons Ice Rinks
Hockey Director of CCH Xtreme Inc.
Midget Director of Sabres Hockey
Head Hockey Coach of Midget CSDHL Majors & Minors
Asst. Coact of Robert Morris University Women's Team
USA Level 5 Master
Contact Email:
chris@cchxtreme.com
As a player and cousin of Chris Chelios from the Detroit Redwings, Chris' hockey career includes playing professional hockey for the Shreveport Mudbugs in the CHL, the Baton Rouge Kingfish of the ECHL and one year professional hockey in Germany. He played collegiate hockey at University of Wisconsin-Superior, as well as, Junior A Hockey in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers.
As a coach and instructor, Chris has head coached the UW-Superior Women's Hockey Team. UW-Superior is also where Chris earned his Physical Education Degree with a minor in coaching and health.
Finally, Chris has spent 14 years of experience of instructing hockey camps, including 7 years of experience with Jeremy Roenick and Chris Chelios Charity Hockey Camp.
Currently, Chris is the Hockey Director at All Seasons Ice Rinks where he provides the best learning experience for his students. His specialized drills and his unique coaching style has proven to be an effective way to challenge students so improvements in their skill level can be developed, while at the same time providing a fun and enjoyable learning environment. He also coaches several teams such as Robert Morris College Girls Hockey Team, Naperville Central High School, Sabres Mite Gold House and the Midget Minors.
Professional Career
- Played Minor Pro Hockey For the Baton Rouge Kingfish in the ECHL & Shreveport Mudbugs in the CHL
- Played one year of pro hockey in Germany
- Played Collegiate Hockey the University of Wisconsin Superior
- Played Junior A Hockey in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers
- 2 x Collegiate All American
- USA Hockey Humanitarian Award Nominee
- NCHA and WIAC 1st Team All Conference
- Athlete of the Year for UW Superior
- Four NCAA Frozen Four appearances for UW Superior
- Received other awards such as MVP, Best Defense, Most Dedicated, Rookie of the Year
- Captain for the University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets for his sophomore thru senior year
- Assistant Captain for the Sioux City Musketeers
- Played in the Junior A National Championship Game for the Sioux City Musketeers
Hockey Camps and Clinics
- Coaching Career
- HOCKEY CAMPS AND CLINIS
- 18 years experience of instructing different hockey camps
- 12 years: CCH Xtreme Camps
- 7 years for the Jeremy Roenick and Chris Chelios's Charity Hockey Camp
- 4 years: All Star Hockey Camp
- 5 years: SAHA Pre Season Camp
- 2 years: Pro 7 Hockey Camp
- 1 year: Christian Athlete Hockey Camp
- 1 year: UW Superior Women's Head Coach
Coaching Experience
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY GIRLS (2003 to CURRENT)
- 2005 & 2007 ACHA Collegiate National Champions for Robert Morris College Girls
- 2006 & 2008 ACHA Collegiate National Runner-up for Robert Morris College Girls
- 2003 – 2007 Robert Morris Asst. Coach (4th year)
- Final Rankings: Ranked #1 (4years straight)
- 4x ACHA Mid-Season Tournament Champions
SABRE YOUTH HOCKEY ORGANIZATION (2003 to CURRENT)
Sabres Skills Development Instructor (6th year) / Sabres Blue and Gold Camp Head Instructor (5 years) / Sabre Midget Hockey Director2003 - current / Sabres Gold Mite House: 1st Place in American Division
2004 - 2005: Sabres Mite House Gold & Mite A2
2005 -present: Midget Minor & Major Central States Head Coach
2005 – 2006: Silver Stick Midget AA Minor Regional Champions & 3rd Place NIHL Midget Minor Elite
2006-2007: Midget Minor Seasons : Pesident Cup Champions, 2nd Place NIHL Play-off , Semi Finalist for Silver Stick Regionals , STATE CHAMPIONS, 2nd Place in District Regionals
2006-2007: Midget Major Seasons: Sabre Midget Majors (Head Coach) , 3rd Place in NIHL, 3rd Place in NIHL Play-offs. 2nd Place in Windy City Classic /
2007 – 2008: Midget Minor and Midget Major: President Cup Champions, 2nd place NIHL Play-offs
2008 - 2009: Head Coach: Midget Minors - 2nd place CSDHL Play-offs & 2nd Place in State Midget Majors: State Champions and 2nd place regionalsCSDHL Regular
NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL J.V. (2003 to 2006)
- 2003 – 2006 Naperville Central High School Varsity and J.V. Program
- 2003 - 2005: 1st Place in Metro West High School League (Regular Season and Play- offs (2years straight)
- 2005 NWHL Coach of the Year
- 2007 AHAI Coach of the Year
- 2 articles features my programs in USA Hockey Publications
- 2008 and current
- Hockey Director at All Season Ice Rinks
- AHAI Instructor for USA Coaching Clinics (4th year)
- Level 5 USA Coaching Certified
- Sabre Midget Minor and Major Central States Head Coach
- Sabre Midget Hockey Director
- Robert Morris Asst. Coach (4th Year)
- Sabre Skills Head Instructor (Mite and Bantam Skills)
- 2005 & 2007 Intern Coach: USA SELECT 17 FESTIVAL CAMP
- Chicago Scout for the Waterloo BlackHawks in the USHL
Educational Background
- Graduated UW Superior with a Teaching Degree and a Minor in Coaching and Health
- Currently Working Toward a Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for NSCA
- Level 5: USA Coaching Certified