NORTHERN ICE 18U-KRAM

NOTABLE TOURNAMENT FINISHES:

2/20/21: 1st Place - Hitters Tournament, Caledonia, WI

10/25/20: 1st Place - PGF Rock the Awareness, Crown Point, IN

7/19/20: 2nd Place - NAFA Midwest Nationals, Rockford, IL

7/12/20: 2nd Place - ASA Rockin’ In The USA, Midlothian, IL

6/28/20: 3rd Place - NAFA Storm Dayz, Beloit, WI

6/14/20: 1st Place - Blast off into Summer, Kenosha, WI

11/10/19: 1st Place - PGF Mid-South November Showcase, Columbia, TN

6/30/19: 2nd Place - ASA Radtke Memorial Showcase, Elgin, IL

6/16/19: 5th place (out of 36 teams) - PGF Battle of the Borders, Salem, WI - finishing with a 5-1 record in the tournament

6/9/19: 1st Place - USSSA ICE Summer Celebration, Wauconda, IL

7/29/18: 1st Place - NAFA Northern Nationals SB, Shoreview, MN

7/15/18: 3rd Place (out of 26 teams): NAFA Midwest Nationals, Loves Park, IL

6/17/18: 3rd Place - PGF Summer Classic, Elk Grove, IL

9/24/17: 3rd Place - USSSA ICE Fall Freezout, Wauconda, IL

7/16/17: 3rd Place - 16U NAFA Midwest Nationals SB, Loves Park, IL

6/25/17: 2nd Place - USSSA Storm Dayz, Sycamore, IL

6/11/17: 2nd Place - USAES ICE Summer Celebration, Wauconda, IL

6/4/17: 4th Place (out of 20 teams) - PGF Big Bash Summer Classic, St. Charles, IL

9/24/16: 1st Place - USSSA ICE Fall Freezout, Wauconda, IL

7/13/16: 2nd Place - USSSA LF National Championship Midwest, Ankeny, IA

5/29/16: 3rd Place - USSSA Memorial Day Classic, Waukegan, IL

4/24/16: 1st Place - USSSA Pretzel Twist Classic, Freeport, IL

4/17/16: 1st Place - NAFA Spring Challenge Tournament, Davis Junction, IL 

3/20/16: Northern Ice 02 goes 3-0 to kick off the Spring season at the 14U Illinois Gold Round Robin in Davis Junction, IL

ICE 02 NEWS:

2021 Northern ICE 02 Commits

Jenna Turner: Rock Valley College

Maddy Tan: North Park University

Cheyenne Pellettiere: Lake Forest College

Bella Crimaldi: Rock Valley College

Calista DiVito: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Maddie Wilkey: Viterbo University

Ally Dietz: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Baylee Snell: McHenry County College

Caitlin Pruitt: McHenry County College

11/15/20 - ICE Cares continues in 2020, despite COVID constraints

The Northern ICE organization comes up big, once again, in support of our Care Package event.  In addition to the McHenry VFW hosting us for a 9th straight year, MVP in Lake Zurich also stepped up and donated space to Nothern ICE teams, so that we could continue the event while adhering to social distancing guidelines.  In total, we shipped 42 care packages to soldiers and marines deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Philippines, and Germany.  

2020 Northern ICE 02 Commits:

Julia Druml: Millikin University

Scout Kram: Rock Valley College

11/17/19 - ICE Cares event at McHenry VFW hosted by Northern ICE 02

A HUGE thank you to the players and families of our Northern ICE 02, 18U GM, 16U, and 12U teams for their support of our 8th annual Care Package event, and 5th year with the Northern ICE.  This year, we shipped 65 care packages to soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, Korea, and Germany.  The soldiers deployed to Korea are from the Wisconsin National Guard, so it's nice to be able to support soldiers who are our neighbors to the north!  

9/8/19 - Northern ICE 02 Fall Round Robin benefitting This Able Veteran

Our annual Fall Round Robin was our largest one ever, with 22 teams across four age divisions!  Thanks to all of the teams who came out, along with the awesome volunteers from our Northern ICE 02 team, we raised $3,300 for This Able Veteran.  Special thanks to Navy Veteran Ed Carter and his dog Huckleberry, for coming out to show everyone first-hand, what a difference-maker This Able Veteran is, in helping to provide service dogs and training to veterans with PTSD and other challenges.  

To learn more about This Able Veteran, please go to www.thisableveteran.org

6/25/19 - Congratulations to Julia Druml (McHenry HS) for being named to the Northwest Herald Softball All-Area Team!

6/6/19 - Congratulations to Ally Dietz (Lakes HS) for making the Lake County All-Area Team!

5/31/19 - Congratulations to the following athletes for earning All-Conference honors:

Ally Dietz - Lakes Community High School, Northern Lake County Conference

Scout Kram - Grayslake North High School, Northern Lake County Conference 

5/11/19 - Northern ICE 02 hosts 2nd Annual Spring Round Robin to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois

Thanks to all the teams who braved the cold and drizzle to help us raise $2,500 for Make-A-Wish Illinois!

11/11/18 - ICE Cares event at McHenry VFW hosted by Northern ICE 02

Players and families from our Northern ICE 02 and 11U teams came out in full force to support our 7th annual Care Package event.  This year, we shipped 54 care packages to soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Korea.  Many of those soldiers deployed are part of the Wisconsin National Guard, so even more special that we are able to connect with soldiers who are from our area!  Another big THANK YOU to our players, families, and the VFW to make this such a success!

10/27/18 - Northern ICE 02 Halloween Round Robin benefitting This Able Veteran

This year's Halloween Round Robin was our first tournament to benefit This Able Veteran, an organization that provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD and other challenges.  With 14 teams participating across all age levels, 10U-18U, we had a great time getting in some extra games for the Fall.  Thanks to all the teams who particpated, the volunteers from Northern ICE 02, and to This Able Veteran for bringing Denny, the service dog in training, we had a great time, played some great softball, and raised $2,300 for This Able Veteran!  

To learn more about This Able Veteran, please go to www.thisableveteran.org

6/4/18 - CONGRATULATIONS to Sophomore Julia Druml, McHenry West HS, for earning 2018 ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS in the Fox Valley Conference!!!

4/29/18 - Northern ICE 02 hosts Round Robin to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois

Thanks to the 11 teams that participated, we raised over $2,500 for Make-A-Wish Illinois!

2/25/18 - Northern ICE 02 Lends a Helping Hand to Gigi's Playhouse in McHenry

Players volunteered to help put together educational materials for Gigi's Playhouse, an organization whose mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.  The girls put together over 100 books for the center's reading program.

11/12/17 - ICE Cares event at McHenry VFW hosted by Northern ICE 02

Players and families across the Northern ICE organization participated in our 6th annual Care Package event.  This year was our biggest event yet, with participants from our 10U-16U teams.  In total, we shipped 78 care packages to soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors deployed in the Middle East and the Pacific.  A big THANK YOU to our players, families, and the VFW to make this such a success!

10/28/17 - Northern ICE 02 Halloween Round Robin benefitting Wounded Warrior Project

This year's Halloween Round Robin was our biggest yet!  With 20 teams participating across all age levels, 10U-18U, players and their families braved the cold and snow to get in their last local outdoor softball games for 2017.  Thanks to all the teams who particpated, as well as all of the volunteers from Northern ICE 02, we not only played some good softball, but we raised $3,310 for Wounded Warrior Project!  

9/30/17 - ICE 02 Runs Fundraiser for This Able Veteran

Players and families from Northern ICE 02 organized a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for This Able Veteran, a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs for Veterans with PTSD and other psychological and physical injuries.  With generous sponsorships from Olive Garden, Walmart, Kohl's, McHenry VFW, and a number of other area businesses, we raised over $4,500 for This Able Veteran.  

To learn more about This Able Veteran, please go to www.thisableveteran.org

5/21/17 - ICE 02 Players Volunteer at Girls on the Run 5K

Northern ICE 02 players were out in full force in Woodstock, IL, to support Girls on the Run Northwest Illinois.  ICE 02 players and family members set up water stations along the 5K course and handed out water to the runners as they passed by.  Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.  We are proud to have supported this wonderful cause!

11/14/16 - ICE Cares marks 5th annual Care Package event held at the McHenry VFW

Led by the Northern Ice 02, participants from all Ice teams donated time, goods, and money to support this event.  We shipped off 72 care packages to troops deployed in Afghanistan.  Additionally, we sent off two large boxes of winter clothing to an orphanage located near the FOB.  This is our 5th annual care package event, partnering with the McHenry VFW, and we have now shipped over 300 care packages to men and women serving our country in the Middle East.  Thanks to all of our wonderful ICE players and families who helped to make this event our biggest and best yet!

10/30/16 - ICE 02 Halloween Round Robin benefitting Wounded Warrior Project

Northern ICE 02 hosted a Halloween-themed round robin, with 12 teams participating.  Many players dressed in softball-appropriate costumes, and each team got in some swings at the pumpkin pinatas. Overall, we raised $2,400 for Wounded Warrior Project, which included a $100 donation for 4 home runs on the day at $25/HR.  The Northern ICE 02 team would like to thank the following teams for their participation: Northern ICE-DS, Crush Tidal Waves-SF, Crush Tidal Waves-GF, Bordertown Bandits-NG, Bordertown Bandits-KS, Northbrook Spartans, Bartlett Silverhawks, St. Charles Angels, Elmwood Park Lady Tigers, Libertyville Cats, and Schaumburg Sluggers.

5/15/16 - ICE 02 Round Robin benefitting Wounded Warrior Project

Northern ICE 02 hosted a round robin, with 8 teams participating.  Overall, we raised $1,265 for Wounded Warrior Project, and we would like to thank the following teams for their participation:  Plainfield Twisters Yellow, Lemont Rockers, Chicago Fireworks, Pro Player Canes, Team Glory, Huntley Red Raiders, and Orland Park Magic. 

2/19/16 - ICE 02 Packs food for Feed My Starving Children

Players and families from Northern Ice 02 volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, packing nutritious meals for under-privileged kids throughout the world.

12/6/15 - ICE 02 Tackles Whirlyball in Vernon Hills

The Northern ICE 02 team took to the Whirlyball court to put their teamwork skills to the test, while trying to figure out how to drive a bumper car without going in circles.  All part of our Christmas party, the girls had a great time, while being laughed at by their parents.  Gifts were exchanged, games were played, and only a few egos were bruised!

11/22/15 - ICE Cares event held at the McHenry VFW

Led by the Northern Ice 02, participants from all Ice teams donated time, goods, and money to support this event.  We shipped off 60 care packages to soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait.  This is our 4th annual care package event, partnering with the McHenry VFW, and we have shipped over 250 care packages in the past 4 years.  Thanks to all who supported this awesome event!