Our training facility welcomes hockey players of all ages and abilities. In fact, that’s why The Cube was created; to encourage all players in a fun, positive and challenging environment. We believe the combination of training technology, performance feedback, our coaches’ training style and a positive environment lead to the development of “heart, drive and confidence” in every player. 

The Cube was started by Tom Creal Jr., a hockey player himself. Tom nearly started skating before walking and was on the ice at age 3 due to the long history of hockey players dating back to his great-grandfather from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tom played 18 years of hockey all the way through AAA hockey, traveling all over the country, and at one point playing on a West Coast team and a Midwest team in one season. Tom currently coaches a youth Squirt level team in Illinois, his philosophy since his playing days has now carried over to his coaching- "Play clean, hard and fast. Play one shift at a time."

The Cube serves all players who want to improve their hockey skills. The Cube primarily serves players in Illinois. However, we welcome players from hockey programs throughout the state and surrounding states.

We will be offering numerous programs and leagues year-round to encourage continued development throughout and before the hockey season. Please check back to this site often to review upcoming programs and availability.

Our mission is to further the development of our youth athletes. 

• To develop bigger, better, fitter, stronger, and more confident ice hockey players

• To provide premium facilities and equipment for ice hockey participation, competition, training, improvement, and targeted skill set development

• To offer expert coaching and instruction with professionalism and pride

• To create an elite training environment that enables ice hockey players to train when they want, how they want, what they want, and for how long they want

• To be price appropriate, value oriented, inclusive, convenient, and affordable

Our Values

• Commitment: We are committed to offering the best hockey skills training program available.

• Professionalism: Our coaches and trainers are committed to the development of each player’s heart, drive and confidence.

• Passion: All Cube personnel are passionate about the game of hockey and imparting that passion along to our players.

• Difference: We engage a training style and develop training programs to make a difference in the lives and skills of each player.

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Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to schedule training today!