The Windy City Blind Hockey Showdown IV

Getting Bigger and Better for Number Four!

The Blind Hockey Tournament remains the same, as we move to a new location, include our Canadian, European, and sighted communities in the party, and finally award our very special Cup and MVP trophies for the first time!

The Showdown will be heading to Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois for a weekend of community, hockey, and camaraderie. All players are entitled to four games at their appropriate level over Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as our signature event on Saturday evening.

showdown iv
Exterior of a modern sports arena with large glass windows, signage for Chicago Wolves hockey team, and a blue awning at the entrance.

Edge Ice Arena is THRILLED to have us this year! Same SHOWDOWN, different location.

We will meet Thursday night for practice and then four games at both the Red and White levels.

All players and volunteers are invited to our reception Saturday evening as well as all games and events!

Accessibility 
Night view of SpringHill Suites hotel with lit entrance and sign, green landscaping, and a clear blue sky.

We are thrilled to add a “Blind Hockey Challenge” this year. Inviting our partners and local non-profit hockey teams to join The Dented Pucks in their own inclusive blind hockey tournament.

Team information and schedules will be available in July.

blind hockey challenge
Hockey players from opposing teams, one wearing black and yellow jerseys and the other wearing red and white jerseys, huddle together on the ice rink during a game.

This year’s motto is accessibility. Moving on up, Edge Ice Arena has relationships with the O’Hare Airport Hotels. Blind Logistics Win.

We have reserved a room block at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. There are choices of a King with Pull-Out Couch and 2 Queen Beds with a Pull-Out Couch,

Breakfast is Complimentary..

community
A lively group of people at a sports bar or restaurant watching multiple TV screens displaying sports games, with some people smiling and celebrating.

Creating Community around the Showdown is the key to growing our event to a household name in the Chicagoland area!

Through a weekend of blind hockey, interactive events, community gatherings, and charity hockey the depths of the hockey world will be on display.