The Chicago Wolves’ NextGen Photographer program provides a unique opportunity for promising high school and college photojournalists to gain valuable experience in the field by attending and capturing images of an American Hockey League game as a credentialed member of the media.
The students’ skills will be enriched as they will have access to learn from and work alongside the Wolves’ award-winning Team Photographer, Ross Dettman, if he is available, as well as Wolves Creative Director, Imran Javed.
Students will also have the opportunity to share their photos with the possibility that the images will be featured on the Chicago Wolves website and Social Media platforms.
The Wolves will select interested photographers throughout the season based on availability; selected photographers will be required to follow Wolves Public Relations Department guidelines, including arrival times, access restrictions and dress code.
*The program is all filled for the 2025-26 season but please check back next season to apply!
Nextgen’s photos
Click below for each photographer:

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: So Kim

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: So Kim

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: So Kim

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: So Kim

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: So Kim

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Loiacano

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Loiacano

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Loiacano

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Loiacano

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Loiacano

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Ben Kerstetter

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Ben Kerstetter

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Ben Kerstetter

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Ben Kerstetter

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Ben Kerstetter

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Jason King

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Jason King

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Jason King

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Jason King

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Jason King

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Taylor Gaston

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Taylor Gaston

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Taylor Gaston

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Taylor Gaston

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Max Andrade

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Arjan Jawanda

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Arjan Jawanda

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Arjan Jawanda

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Alex Beryozkin

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Alex Beryozkin

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Alex Beryozkin

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Alex Beryozkin

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Alex Beryozkin

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Helena Enriquez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Helena Enriquez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Helena Enriquez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Helena Enriquez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Helena Enriquez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Mia Gutierrez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Mia Gutierrez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Mia Gutierrez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Mia Gutierrez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Mia Gutierrez

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Newcomb

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Newcomb

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Newcomb

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Newcomb

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Elijah Newcomb

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Melinda Abella

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Melinda Abella

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Melinda Abella

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Melinda Abella

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Melinda Abella

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Zoe Meier

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Zoe Meier

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Zoe Meier

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Zoe Meier

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Zoe Meier

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Claire Collins

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Claire Collins

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Claire Collins

Shot by a NextGen Photographer: Claire Collins