Donations support the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA).  AHIHA hosts the annual Stan Mikita Hockey School for deaf and hard of hearing children.  Go to ahiha.org to learn more about the organization.

1. Eligibility: The raffle is open only to those who are 18 years old as of the date of entry. The raffle is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of AHIHA as final and binding as it relates to the content. The raffle is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

3. Ticket Sales: Tickets are $100 each and only 800 tickets will be sold.  A 4% processing fee will be added to offset online purchasing charges. Ticket sales will be accepted online starting on or about November 2^5th, 2024 and ending June 18^th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or when all 800 tickets are sold. All online entries must be received by June 18 ^th, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST.

4. Prizes: There will be multiple prizes awarded as follows:

• One – $10,000 Winner
• One – $5,000 Winner
• One – $2,100 Winner
• Four – $1,000 Winners
• Four – $500 Winners
• Four – $250 Winners

5. Winner selection and notification: Winners of the raffle will be selected in a live random drawing at the annual AHIHA banquet, June 18 ^th 2025 at 7p.m. Winners will be notified via the contact information provided on the entry form.

6. Terms: AHIHA reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the raffle should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the raffle.

In 1973, Irv Tiahnybik , a Chicago businessman, went to his good friend, Stan Mikita. He asked Mikita, then playing for the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks, for help launching the school. The rest, as they say, is history.

These determined and dedicated men formed their own team and began to organize the effort in earnest. They found others…volunteers like themselves...who were willing to give their time and talent to organize a first-ever hard of hearing hockey clinic. They followed a gut feeling that what they were doing was right – and sorely needed.

AHIHA is now a self-perpetuating organization with many of the original hockey school students, as well as other professionals like Jeff Sauer, David Lassonde, Gene Ubriaco and Tony Granato, assuming AHIHA administrative and coaching positions. As a result, they are guiding and teaching the school’s second generation of students.

AHIHA is totally supported by donations and no fees are assessed to participating hockey players for our summer camp. Participants are responsible for accommodations, meals and transportation to and from the camp.

Goals Beyond Hockey: AHIHA instills confidence and self-esteem in deaf and hard of hearing athletes, while building life skills through the game of hockey.

Contact Address:9345 N Harding Ave. Evanston, IL 60203