Why We’re Here.
From July 17 - July 20, 2025, 5/3 Arena in Chicago will host the third Windy City Showdown. Athletes will compete in three games at their appropriate level - Blue (Beginner), White (Intermediate) or Red (Advanced). All players will have the opportunity to participate in a Thursday evening practice and Skills Competition.
Where to stay:
We have secured a room block at the Hyatt Place Chicago Medical / University District. This is the same hotel utilized by blind hockey for the Blind Hockey Classic in 2023.
Free hot breakfast is included for all guests. (Adam approved).
Three room types:
King Bed (Plus Sofa Bed)
Two Queen Beds
Two Queen Beds (Plus Sofa Bed)
Coming Together:
The Barn Hockey Bar has graciously offered to host our dinner. The Barn is a hockey themed bar and restaurant located near the United Center.
Skills Competition:
We are kicking off an exciting evening with a Skills Competition with a twist, er rattle?
All players will represent their team color as they participate in one of more events to go for personal and team gold in events like:
fastest skater
hardest and most accurate shot
best stickhandler
best goalie
breakout competition
Awareness Game:
Following our Skills Competition, we will be partnering with a local hockey organization to wear vision-occluding goggles and play blind hockey alongside a select group of players.