About Us
HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
55th and Grant Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Located 17 miles west of Chicago, Hinsdale Central High School serves a residential area of approximately 35,000 people living in the western suburbs of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Oak Brook as well as portions of Burr Ridge, Willowbrook and Westmont. Parent demographics show a predominantly professional, executive, or managerial career occupation. The older and larger of two four year senior high schools in District 86, Hinsdale Central's enrollment is approximately 2800 students.
Central students are highly involved in school activities. There is an extremely rich tradition in athletics with twenty three varsity sports available to men and women. Hinsdale Central athletes have captured 65 state championships, the second most among high schools in the state. In addition, over sixty percent of the student body participates in at least one of the 55 active clubs or organizations which are available.
HINSDALE CENTRAL HOCKEY CLUB
Hinsdale Central Hockey Club is an Illinois Not-for-Profit, 501(c)3 organization, which operates independent of Hinsdale Central High School. Founded in 1972, the HCHC is a parent-run organization dedicated to player and character development consistent with our decades-long history rich in tradition and reputation.
The Hinsdale Central Hockey Club was founded in 1972, by newly arrived Hinsdale resident, F. Regis Kenna. Plans were made to form a club organization typical for the period and today, an organization independent of the high school. Coaches were hired to hold tryouts, assess talent and train the athletes. Tryouts were announced and produced a much higher than expected turnout, enough talented players to form both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, and a parent run organization staffed by independent coaches dedicated to player development came to life.
VARSITY HEAD COACHES
James Brooks (2024 - present)
Spencer Anderson (2022 - 2024)
Jim Swoyer (2017 - 2022)
Nikos Tselios (2014 - 2017)
Steve Chelios (2013 - 2014)
Mike Rohdenburg (2007 - 2013)
Regis Kenna (1999 - 2007) Ice Devils Alumni, Son of Club Founder
Wayne Stawczyk (1980 - 1999), 3-Peat Varsity League Champions
Bob Cepek (1977 - 1979): Former University of Illinois at Champaign player
Greg Zeimetz (1975 - 1976) Former University of Illinois at Chicago player
Tony & Ted Grandes (1972 - 1974) Teammates of F. Regis Kenna
TEAM & PLAYERS
Varsity and JV teams participate in the Illinois West High School Hockey League. Players have a full range of experience from those who have played at the travel level for over a decade to those with limited playing experience. Team placement and playing time are determined by the head coach. There are a limited number of roster spots available and there is no guarantee of roster placement.
CLUB FEES
Participation level determines the budget and fee structure annually. We welcome input and assistance implementing fundraising activities to reduce fees.
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors typically meets the first week of every month. Meetings are open to all club members and participation is welcome. A Parent/Player Meeting is held in August for the start of the Fall season. Please take the opportunity to meet the coaches, board members and players.
Parental involvement makes this club successful. Please participate. Volunteer assistance is always needed and greatly appreciated! Thank you for your interest and participation. Player, parent and fan participation is governed by the rules and regulation established by USA Hockey, AHAI, Illinois West and the Hinsdale Central Athletic Code.