Professional Hockey
NHL Central Scouting’s Final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings
Congratulations to our Chicago Mission alumni named to the NHL Central Scouting’s Final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings! Jack Hextall Victor Plante Kalder Varga Lincoln Krizizke The entire Mission family is proud of these players’ continued development and recognition at the national level. Your hard work and dedication set the standard for excellence on and off…
Read MoreElla Huber ‘Loved Every Second’ Of Her Illinois Hockey Career
Now Playing In PWHL, Ella Huber ‘Loved Every Second’ Of Her Illinois Hockey Career By Ross Forman – AHAI Ella Huber brings quite the resume to this, her rookie season in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, as a forward for the Boston Fleet. She was a five-time Illinois state champion, primarily for the Chicago Mission,…
Read MoreKendall Coyne Schofield and Abbey Murphy Captured Gold
The Chicago Mission is celebrating an incredible Olympic achievement as Kendall Coyne Schofield and Abbey Murphy captured gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Coyne Schofield is golden once again, earning her second Olympic gold medal and fourth Olympic medal overall as Team USA rallied to edge Canada, 2–1, on February 19 in…
Read MoreMission Coach Signs With Bison
Mission Boys 14U coach Garret Sparks Signs With Bison News release: Bloomington Bison Bloomington, Ill. – Bloomington Bison Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations, Phillip Barski, announced today that former NHL goaltender and AHL Champion Garret Sparks has signed a Standard Player Contract with the team. Sparks, 32, joined the Bison as an emergency…
Read MoreCentral Scouting Midterm Rankings Released for the 2026 NHL Draft
NHL Central Scouting has announced its midterm rankings for North American skaters ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, and several Chicago Mission players have earned recognition. Chicago Mission players to watch: #33 Jack Hextall #36 Victor Plante #139 Lincoln Krizizke #164 Kalder Varga Congratulations to these athletes on being recognized among the top North American…
Read MoreCoyne-Schofield and Murphy to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Congratulations to Mission’s own Kendall Coyne Schofield and Abbey Murphy on being selected to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, competing in Milan-Cortina, Italy this February. We are incredibly proud of both athletes and all they represent for the Chicago Mission. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire the next generation of…
Read MoreDevine NHL Debut!
Congratulations to Mission’s Jack Devine on His NHL Debut! The Mission hockey family is proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our own. Jack Devine, a longtime Mission standout, will be making his NHL debut tonight with the Florida Panthers. Jack’s journey is a testament to years of commitment, hard work, and dedication…
Read MoreChicago Mission Alum – NHL Central Scouting (Preliminary Report)
Congratulations to several Chicago Mission alumni who have been named to the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2024–25 season. B Rating: Jack Hextall Victor Plante C Rating: Kalder Varga W Rating (Watch List): Bjorn Bronas AJ Garcia Lincoln Krizizke Robin Kuzma The entire Mission family is proud of these players’…
Read MoreBOSTON SIGNS SECOND ROUND PICK ELLA HUBER
Mission Alum forward Ella Huber has signed a two-year Standard Player Agreement with the Boston Fleet of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), keeping her with the team through the 2026-27 season. Ella becomes the first player from the 2025 PWHL Draft to officially sign with Boston. Congrats, Ella — WE ARE #MISSIONPROUD! 🖤💛🏒 FULL…
Read MoreMission Alum Named to National Festival Roster
Congratulations to Our Mission Alum Women! We’re proud to recognize the Mission Alum named to the 2025 U.S. Women’s National Festival Roster, taking place August 3–9 in Lake Placid, N.Y. A huge shout out to: Jesse Compher Kendall Coyne Schofield Kelly Gorbatenko Rosie Klein Abbey Murphy These standout athletes continue to represent the Mission family…
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