Chicago Wolves Bring Hockey To Classrooms For 15th Year

GLENVIEW, IL — The Chicago Wolves are bringing hockey into physical education classes for a 15th consecutive year, partnering with local schools and park districts to introduce students to the sport and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.

The Glenview-based organization's Floor Hockey Program provides participating schools with free jerseys for use during PE classes throughout the school year, according to the team.

After completing their floor hockey unit, students receive a certificate redeemable for one complimentary ticket to a Wolves home game.

On Tuesday, Wolves forward Felix Unger Sorum and defenseman Aleksi Heimosalmi visited eighth-grade students at St. Mary Catholic School in Buffalo Grove as part of the initiative.

Both players were named to Chicago's opening roster for the 2026-27 season. The Wolves, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, are playing their 33rd season, with home games at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

Community Outreach Continues

The school program is another part of the Wolves' community outreach during a season that includes a planned $3 million in donations to 46 Chicago-area charities.

As Patch previously reported, the team's "Season of Giving" campaign supports food pantries, animal shelters and organizations serving first responders, military personnel, people facing mental health challenges and other causes.

The campaign includes on-ice donation presentations throughout the season.

Animal shelters were among the first organizations highlighted as the Wolves opened their home schedule Oct. 10. The home opener also marked the first of seven Adopt-A-Dog Nights scheduled this season through the team’s Skates’ Sidekicks program.

Past Coverage

• Chicago Wolves Open Home Schedule With Animal Shelters In Spotlight
• Chicago Wolves Name Opening Roster Ahead Of 33rd Season
• Chicago Wolves To Donate $3M To 46 Charities This Season