Dave Aiello wrote, "I was one of eight men and six women chosen by USA Hockey from around the country to officiate at the Chicago Showcase national high school hockey all star tournament. This tournament took place from April 13 to 17 in Bensenville, Illinois. Twenty-four boys teams and 12 girls teams from different states or regions took part."

"Participating in this tournament was a great honor and one of the most intense experiences I've ever had as a hockey official. Coincidentally, I met a fellow alumnus named Jamie Lalos (probably Class of 2001) who was one of the six women chosen to officiate. She played for the Rensselaer women's hockey team before she graduated."