Johnny's Icehouse

Two-Location West Loop Hockey Facility

Johnny's Icehouse runs two Chicago West Side ice rinks - Johnny's West on West Madison and Johnny's East a mile east on the same street. Both arenas host adult leagues, youth hockey, learn-to-skate, and stick & puck programming, with the Annex training rink at the West location dedicated to instructional classes.

Programs for Kids

Youth programming runs at the Annex Studio Rink inside Johnny's West. Programs include:
- Johnny's Learn to Skate classes for true beginners on weekdays and weekends
- Johnny's Junior Jets Learn to Play Hockey for kids transitioning to puck and stick
- Private lessons with certified coaches
- Hockey skill clinics
- Stick & Puck drop-in sessions
- Youth league play
- Birthday parties

What's Included

• Three sheets across two locations (full sheet + Annex studio at West, additional sheet at East)
• Certified Learn to Skate coaches
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Skate-rental and pro shop
• On-site bar and restaurant for parents/spectators
• West Loop and Near West Side convenience

Experience

True-beginner classes focus on balance, falling safely, and basic forward strokes; Junior Jets layer in hockey-specific stride, stickhandling, and shooting. The Annex Studio Rink format keeps instruction tight and allows multiple sessions to run in parallel with adult-league activity on the main sheet.