North Shore Ice Arena
About
Two-Sheet Hockey Facility on Chicago's North Shore
North Shore Ice Arena is a Northbrook ice complex with one NHL-size sheet and one studio sheet, partnered with the Chicago Blackhawks for community and instructional programming. The arena serves the North Shore suburbs as a year-round destination for youth hockey, figure skating, and adult leagues.
Programs for Kids
The arena hosts in-house and partner programs across skill levels. Programs include:
- Little Blackhawks Learn to Play introductory sessions
- Youth hockey clinics and skill camps (Strictly Shooting, Summer Defense Camp, Skate to Score, Power Skating)
- North Shore Hockey Club youth teams
- Figure-skating progression classes
- Adult hockey leagues
- Public skating sessions
- Birthday party packages
What's Included
- One NHL-size and one studio ice sheet
- Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
- Coaching staff with Blackhawks-partner programming
- Pro shop and skate-rental
- Extended daily hours (6 AM - 10 PM weekdays)
- Year-round programming calendar
Experience
The studio sheet works well for small-group skill clinics and learn-to-skate sessions; the full sheet handles league and team play. New skaters work through balance, stride, and basic puck handling before progressing into Strictly Shooting and Skate to Score topical clinics. North Shore Hockey Club provides a competitive pathway for families ready for league commitments.