Capuano Classic 4-On-4 Hockey Tourney Takes To The Ice, Teams Forming

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — The Capuano Classic 4-on-4 hockey tournament is now signing up teams to compete in the two-day outdoor hockey tournament Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 in Evergreen Park. The hockey tournament gets underway at the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink in Yukich Field, 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue.

This is an age 21+ tournament. Teams can dress a maximum roster of 12 players plus a goalie for each game. All teams are guaranteed to play at least three games.

There are two divisions this year: the Main Event 21+ and 40+/Co-Ed. The cost to put a 12-player team plus goalies on the ice is $500. A portion of proceeds from entry fees will be split 50-50 between the Evergreen Park Recreation Department and the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn CFD Retirees, Widows and Orphans Fund.

If you already have a team, need to pick up a few players or are looking for a team to join, contact Mike Huguelet at 708-703-1322, or email srbossmanisu@yahoo.com to register.

Spectators are invited to watch some competitive hockey. Food and beverage vendors will be in attendance. Split-the-pot and stick raffles, along with chuck-a-puck raffles are featured. Space is limited so sign up today. Or, to make a donation to the tournament, contact the Evergreen Park Recreation Department at 708-229-3373 or email EPRecreation@yahoo.com.

The tournament is named in honor of Daniel Capuano, a Chicago firefighter who died in the line of duty in December 2015. Capuano was a 15-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, and had worked 16 years as a part-time firefighter and paramedic for the Evergreen Park Fire Department.