Badger City

Badger City Girls Hockey is building a competitive, development-focused program for players who want to grow their game, compete at a high level, and prepare for the next stage of hockey.

We proudly offer teams at the Tier 2 16U and 19U levels.

Proven Success

Our teams continue to compete with the top programs in the region. Last year, we participated in the finals of the National Illinois Hockey League (19U - Champions, 16U - Runner-up). Our 19U team was also the USA Hockey Nationals Runner-Up.

Tier 2-Girls 19U (2007 birth year and younger)

Tier 2-Girls 16U (2010 birth year and younger)

• Start Date: September 1st, 2026
• End Date: March 30th, 2027
• Estimated Fees: $3,500

At Badger City, we are committed to developing complete athletes both on and off the ice.



Fees Include:

• 2–3 ice sessions per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:30pm and some Wednesdays 6:55pm - 7:55pm)
• Dryland training
• Classroom sessions for film review and hockey strategy
• Advanced game analysis using Hudl/InStat
• Individual player access to game film and statistics

Fees Do Not Include:

• Game Jerseys/Socks
• Team apparel
• Team bag
• Travel/hotel costs
• National Tournament Fees

Coaching & Development Staff:

• Andy Faulkner—Head Coach
• Claudia Kepler (Hockey EDU)—Skills Development Coach
• Erik Schuette (High Performance Goaltending)—Dedicated Goalie Coach

Badger City Girls Program Director

Brandon Ballweg

coachballweg@gmail.com

608.444.3688

Both teams will compete in the Northern Illinois Hockey League and participate in 5–7 travel tournaments or showcases throughout the season, providing strong competition and valuable exposure opportunities.

College Hockey Pathway

We provide a competitive environment for girls who are serious about advancing their hockey careers. Our staff can help guide and support players interested in pursuing opportunities to play college hockey. Our players have gone on to play college hockey at schools including Milwaukee School of Engineering, Lindenwood (ACHA), UW Stevens Point, Marian University, Augsburg, Beloit College, Grand Valley ACHA, Purdue Northwest ACHA, University of Minnesota ACHA, Maryville ACHA, and Concordia University.

Tryout Information

Date: Friday, June 19

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• Goalies only: 6:00p - 6:30p
• Goalies & all players: 6:30p - 8:00p

Location: Oregon Ice Arena

Cost: $100 (this payment is applied to season fees for those who make the teams.)