Dear Santa...

Good Morning Steel Fans!! With the Christmas Season upon us, everyone is starting to think of what to buy family and friends. It can be hard to think of something to buy.

Well after some thinking we've come up with a perfect solution...STEEL GEAR!! Why not buy your loved ones Steel items to help them support a team that they love?!

Here are some ideas that you could give:

For Moms, Aunts, Grandmothers:

From Left To Right: Steel Scarf, Fleece Jacket, Pink Winter
Hat, Pink Steel Shirt

For Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers:

From Left to Right: Steel Grey or Black Shirt, Black or
Red Steel Baseball Hat, Steel Fleece, Steel Scarf

For Kids:

From Left to Right: Grey, Black or Pink Steel Shirt,
Kids Fleece, Steel Player or Goalie Stick,
Steel Hooded Sweatshirt

For Friends or Grab Bag gifts:

From Left To Right: Steel Cup, Steel Backpack, Steel Goalie or
Player Stick, Steel Bracelet, Steel Puck



Make sure to also check out our other merchandise either online or at a game! Also remember Steel Tickets also make a great gift!!

So how do you get your Steel Gear you ask? You can buy it at one of our Steel games on either December 8th or 9th or you can order it online and have it sent straight to your house! It's that easy.

Here is the link to order online: http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

Hopefully you now have some ideas of what to buy friends and family this holiday season! So the only other thing that we would like to wish you is...HAPPY SHOPPING!!

It's Not Thanksgiving Without Some Hockey!

Happy Tuesday Steel Fans! We hope that you are having a great week so far! This past Thanksgiving weekend the Steel welcomed the Lincoln Stars and the Indiana Ice to the Edge Ice Arena.

Below is Larissa with our weekend recap!



Following Friday's game, Chrisitan Heil, Brian LeBlanc, and Tim Davison all stayed after to interact with fans, as well as, sign autographs.

 

This week, the Steel will be playing two road games. On Thursday, November 29th, the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders will welcome the Chicago Steel to the Stable in Cedar Rapids, IA. Puck drop is set for 7:00pm. On Saturday, December 1st, the Waterloo Black Hawks will welcome the Chicago Steel to Young Arena in Waterloo, IA. Game time is set for 7:05pm.

 

The Steel will be back playing in Chicago on December 8th and 9th! Make sure to order your tickets by calling (630) 594-1161 or ordering online at http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

 

We hope to see you in a couple weeks!!

Holiday on Ice

Hi Steel Fans!! Great news...we have new ticket packages just for the holidays!!

This could be a perfect gift for someone you know or a perfect holiday outing for you and the family. These packages are only around for a limited time so make sure you order your ticket package soon!!

Check it out...

Every ticket package includes tickets to any January game. There is no set game that you have to use them for, it just needs to be a home game within the month of January, so pick the game that works best for you. Just think, once the holidays are over, you might need something to look forward to. Why not look forward to a Steel game?!

All you have to do now is order your tickets by calling the box office at (630-) 594-1161 or order online at http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Good Morning Steel Fans!! We just wanted to wish you a...

The Chicago Steel would like to extend to you and your family a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thank you fans for all your love and support this season!!! We hope that have a wonderful meal and are able to share it with family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Let's Recap!

This weekend the Chicago Steel welcomed the Green Bay Gamblers and Team USA to the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. This was their first set of home games since playing Muskegon on October 20th. 

On Friday, both teams came out ready to play. It was scoreless for the first 40 minutes of play. Then, four minutes into the third period Matthew Weis was able to net a shot to give the Gamblers a 1-0 lead. With a minute left in regulation, the Steel pulled Sakellaropoulos, allowing an extra man on the ice. With three seconds left to go in the third, Trevor Olson got an empty net goal, to clinch the win for the Gamblers, making the final score 2-0. 

Alex Sakellaropoulos has 31 saves, with the Steel outshooting the Gamblers 33-29. 

Following Friday's game, fans were able to have a meet and greet with Joseph Widmar #8, Phil Marinaccio #9, and Thomas Ebbing #10.

Fans had pictures, pucks, cups, and bracelets ready for the players to sign.

On Saturday, the Steel welcomed Team USA U-18's to the Edge Ice Arena for the first time this season. The Steel came out ready to play, hoping to put the loss from Friday behind them. The first half of the first period, the Steel were able to keep USA from scoring. Then at 13:33, Anthony Louis netted a point making the score 1-0. Ten seconds later USA followed up with a second goal by Tyler Motte. About midway through the second period, Team USA increased their lead 3-0. Alex Roos finally got Chicago on the board with a powerplay goal off of a rebound from a shot by Thomas Ebbing. Christian Heil would score 1 minute and 20 seconds later, with the assist going to Daniel McNamara. Between the end of the second and through the third USA were able to capitalize on goals from Keaton Thompson, Will Butcher, John Hayden, and Anthony Louis, making the score 7-2. With 2:32 left in the third period Christian Neumann took a hard shot from the point, making the score 7-3. This was Neumann’s first goal of the season.

While the Steel were outshot 37-22, Alex Sakellaropoulos had 30 saves during regulation.

The Steel travel to Green Bay tomorrow, Wednesday, November 21st, to take on the Gamblers at the Resch Center. The game is set for 7:05pm. The Steel then return home for a two day showdown with the Lincoln Stars and the Indiana Ice. The Steel will play the Lincoln Stars on Friday, November 23rd at 7:30pm, and the Indiana Ice on Saturday, November 24th at 7:05pm.

For tickets call (630) 594-1161 or visit http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the games this weekend Steel Fans!!

It Starts with Turkey and ends with Pie

What food are you looking
forward to most this Thanksgiving?

 Happy Monday Steel Fans!! Since Thanksgiving is only a few days away, we figured that everyone is starting to prepare for their big Thanksgiving dinner. Usually, this is the meal that everyone looks forward to during the year. It's the one day were you eat until you are beyond full. Most Thanksgiving dinners have turkey, a variety of potatoes, stuffing, string beans, gravy, corn, pumpkin pie, and so much more.

Everyone at the Steel is getting excited for a big Thanksgiving dinner as well. Here is what the players are looking forward to eating:

Joel Benson #3

"Turkey"

Tim Davison #16

"Turkey"

Chris Dodero #25

"Turkey and Sweet Potatoes"

Thomas Ebbing #10

"Gravy and Mashed Potatoes"

Daniel Fetzer #26

"Turkey and Stuffing"

Christian Heil #11

"Sweet Potatoes"

Jeff Kubiak #18

"Nice big turkey and Mashed Potatoes"

Brian LeBlanc #14

"Mashed Potatoes and Gravy"

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"Turkey, Corn, and Mashed Potatoes"

Phil Marinaccio #9

"Turkey"

Dan McNamara #27

"Turkey and Stuffing"

Chris Nell #31

"Turkey, Potatoes, Corn, and a Big Brownie"

Christian Neumann #4

"Turkey"

Charlie O'Connor #21

"My Mother's Turkey and Bread"

Sam Piazza #6

"Turkey and Stuffing"

Ray Pigozzi #23

"Turkey"

Patrick Polino #17

"Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Turkey"

Alex Roos #28

"Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie"

Tobias Ruelykke #2
"This will be my first Thanksgiving, so I have never tried it before. But I heard the turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing is excellent."

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"Gravy and Mashed Potatoes"

Jaccob Slavin #7

"Turkey and Mashed Potatoes"

Joseph Widmar #8

"Turkey"

Johnny Wingels #5

"Pumpkin Pie"

We hope that we were able to get you excited for Thanksgiving dinner! Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner everyone and we hope to see you at the games this weekend!

This Thanksgiving...

This Thanksgiving,
what are you most thankful for?

Happy Thursday Steel Fans!! Since Thanksgiving is only a week away, we decided to sit down with the players and ask them what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving. Everyone is always thankful for the family and friends that we have in our lives, so this year we asked the players to think outside of the box, and respond with something other than family and friends. Here is what our players are thankful for this season:

Joel Benson #3

"I am thankful for being in good health and to have a solid start to the season."

Tim Davison #16

"I am most thankful for the opportunity to play hockey every day for the Steel."

Chris Dodero #25

"I'm thankful to be a part of such a great team."

Thomas Ebbing #10

"The opportunities I have been given."

Daniel Fetzer #26

"Being able to play hockey every day."

Christian Heil #11

"All the gems on the team."

Jeff Kubiak #18

"Seeing the boys while playing three games in four nights."

Brian LeBlanc #14

"Being able to play a game everyday."

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"The opportunities I have been given and God."

Phil Marinaccio #9

"God."

Dan McNamara #27

"Being on a great team."

Chris Nell #31

"I'm thankful to be doing what I love to do every day at a high level."

Christian Neumann #4

"These opportunities I have received to possibly further my hockey career with my teammates."

Charlie O'Connor #21

"I'm most thankful for the Steel's front office and all the hard work they put in day in and day out."

Sam Piazza #6

"Three games in four days."

Ray Pigozzi #23

"I am thankful for being in great health, having a great start to the season, and for all the boys on the team."

Patrick Polino #17

"Being healthy and being able to wake up and go to the rink everyday."

Alex Roos #28

"I am thankful that I get to come to the rink everyday and hockey with my best friends."

Tobias Ruelykke #2

"I'm thankful for playing for the Chicago Steel hockey team. The organization has been great."

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"The opportunities I've been given."

Jaccob Slavin #7

"Thankful for the life and opportunities I have been blessed with."

Joseph Widmar #8

"Being able to play hockey."

Johnny Wingels #5

"To have the opportunity to do what I love (play hockey) every day."

Fans we would like to know from you what you are most thankful for this Thanksgiving! Leave us a comment and let us know. We'll even post them in our Thanksgiving blog post next week!!

Let's Recap

Happy Wednesday Steel Fans!! We hope that you are having a fabulous week so far! This past Sunday, the Steel traveled to the Indiana to play against the Indiana Ice.

Below is Larissa with our Chicago Steel recap!

This weekend the Steel will play at home, Friday and Saturday. On Friday the Chicago Steel will welcome the Green Bay Gamblers for a 7:35pm game. Following Friday's game, fans will be able to meet some of the players to get their pictures taken and receive autographs.

On Saturday, November 17th, the Chicago Steel will welcome Team USA to Chicago. Game time is set for 7:05pm.

We hope to see you all at the Edge Ice Arena to cheer on the team! Remember you can order your tickets online by going to http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com or by calling the Steel Box office at (630) 594-1161.

Have a pucktastic day everything!

USA Captures Gold at WJAC

The Chicago Steel would like to send out a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Assistant Coach R.J. Enga, forward Thomas Ebbing, defenseman Jaccob Slavin, and the U.S. Junior Select Team on winning the gold medal at the 2012 World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

The U.S. team went 2-0 in the preliminary rounds of the tournament with wins over Canada East and Switzerland, before continuing to the semifinals, defeating the Swiss again.  They faced Canada West in the gold medal match to earn their fourth gold medal in five years at the WJAC.

Thomas Ebbing recorded one assist and four penalty minutes in the tournament. Although Jaccob Slavin did not have any points, he had the honor of serving as alternate captain for the US squad.

Way to go USA!

Stampeding Up the Standings

Here's the Weekend Recap from Week 6 when the Steel headed out west to face the Sioux Falls Stampede.

Upcoming Games:
November 11, 2012 @ Indiana Ice 2:05 PM

Stats Update
The Steel are currently 8-2-1 and hold 3rd place in the Eastern Conference of the USHL with 17 points. They trail the first place Dubuque Fighting Saints by four points (Steel have played one less game.)

Goals
Christian Heil leads the team with 8 goals, followed by Alex Roos with 7, Phil Marinaccio at 6, Thomas Ebbing with 5 and Mackenzie MacEachern at 3. Danny Fetzer, Jeff Kubiak, and Tim Davison are tied with 2 goals; and six other players are tied with 1 goal so far. Three of those players scored their first goal of the season this past weekend in Sioux Falls.

Assists
Ray Pigozzi's 8 assists leads the team, with Roos and MacEachern tied at 6 assists; Jaccob Slavin at 5, four players tied at 4, three tied at 3, four players with 2, and seven players netted at 1 assist thus far.

Points
Roos tops the team with 13 points, Heil at 10, four players tied with 9, Slavin at 5, three players with 4, six players with 3, three players with 2, and Piazza with 1 point. 

Plus/Minus
Defenseman Christian Neumann leads the team with a +9 followed by Roos +6. Eighteen players on the current roster are even or hold a +/- greater than +1.

Penalty Minutes
The Steel have the second to least amount of penalty minutes in the league at 156. Kubiak has the most PIMs with 34, Benson with 28, and Ebbing at 12 PIMs. The rest of the team has 8 PIMs or less.

Goalie Leaders
Alex Sakellaropolous is tied for 1st in the league with 7 wins. Both Steel goaltenders have a save percentage above 90% - Sakellaropolous (7-1-1) with .921 and Chris Nell (1-1-0) with .925 SV%.

Steel at the World Junior A Challenge

The Chicago Steel are proud to be represented by defenseman, Jaccob Slavin; forward, Thomas Ebbing; and Assistant Coach, R.J. Enga on the U.S. Junior Select Team at the World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is an honor for them to be able to represent not only the Chicago Steel, but to be able to wear the red, white, and blue for their country.

The Chicago Steel wishes the best of luck to Slavin, Ebbing, Assistant Coach Enga, and the U.S. squad! GO FOR GOLD!

Full schedule for the WJAC:

WJAC Schedule