tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288486906371840532024-03-20T08:10:10.752-07:00Chicago Steel HockeyThe Official Blog of the Chicago SteelChicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.comBlogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-55606795582735390682015-06-22T13:16:00.000-07:002015-06-22T13:16:13.063-07:00'Steel'-ing the spotlightThis Friday, the 2015 NHL Entry Draft kicks off in Sunrise, Florida. There are many USHL players alike that are eligible to get drafted into the pros, and last year's NHL Draft saw a record 35 USHL players drafted in the two days the draft took place, including two Chicago Steel players. Check out the infographic below to see which Steel players are in the spotlight for the upcoming draft!<br />
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-44949602335742183202015-06-10T09:55:00.000-07:002015-06-10T09:55:31.884-07:00Alumni Check-In: Brendon Kearney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you’re as passionate about hockey as Brendon Kearney
is, there are no days off. The Steel alum and Northville, Mich. native is
heading to rival Big 10 country to continue his playing career at Ohio State University
this fall. Though both of his parents attended college at the University of
Michigan, it didn’t take long for them to come around to the idea of Brendon
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The magnitude of the opportunity isn’t wasted on Brendon,
either. He is spending his summer back home, working hard to prepare himself
physically for his August arrival to Columbus. This includes daily workouts
split between weight training and cardio. The rigor doesn’t bother him, though.
According to Brendon, his commitment to excelling at the college level stems
from his two seasons spent with the Steel. The assistant captain’s career stats in
Chicago totaled 100 games played and 19 goals scored along with 32 assists,
amassing 51 total points. He attributes good coaching and the high level of competition
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Though his mentality is firmly centered on work, Brendon
says he has been able to escape the grind to take in a few Detroit Tigers games
this season, some much deserved fun for the self-proclaimed baseball fanatic.
He and his family will also be heading to Costa Rica for vacation soon and
Brendon’s greatest concern lies not with what to pack but with staying on track
physically. He is looking forward to relaxing, but not until he has finished
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With a bright future ahead of him, Brendon has stayed humble
and grateful. “I wouldn’t change a thing about my time in Chicago,” he noted. Neither
would the Steel. His contributions to the organization both on and off the ice
won’t be forgotten and his future success is imminent and well-deserved. --Madeline Lena<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-52874184113061014882015-06-01T09:35:00.000-07:002015-06-01T10:56:27.547-07:00Meet the Interns: Summer 2015<div class="" style="clear: both;">
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Born and raised in Chicago, Ill., Schmalbach joins the Steel as in intern for the Media Relations Department. Graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Communication, she worked for their Athletic Department for three years. Growing up in Chicago, she has been a Blackhawks fan for twenty years. The Hawks alone didn't interest her, but the love of the game did. Schmalbach is a fan of hockey in general, and how many of the athletes represent themselves and their organization. Her favorite player is Tyler Seguin because of his actions on and off the ice. Schmalbach's hobbies include softball, roller hockey with friends, traveling, and listening to country music. With the Steel, she hopes to further her knowledge in hockey operations.<br />
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Madeline Lena, a native of Oak Park, Ill., recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a degree in Communication and Sports Business. She has a passion for sports and storytelling that guide her career aspirations in sports media. Her favorite food is hot sauce and she would trust Duncan Keith with her life due to his reliability. Madeline lives and dies by the Entourage gang and is optimistic for the movie, but her unrelenting film of choice is and will always be Forrest Gump. She enjoys all music except for country, and finds herself in a constant state of disadvantage throughout everyday due to her left-handedness.<br />
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-79370103895339211962015-04-23T12:21:00.001-07:002015-04-28T13:07:32.655-07:00CJ Wilson Mazda Player of the Month: Tanner Laczynski<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Chicago Steel would like to congratulate forward Tanner
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Laczynski scored four goals and added four assists over the
Steel’s five games in April. He finished the season third in scoring on the
Steel with 46 points (18g, 28a) in 57 games. The Shorewood, Ill. native posted
four consecutive multi-point games in April, and earned CCM Forward of the Week
honors in the final week of the regular season. The 6-foot, 182-pound forward
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CJ Wilson Mazda is a proud sponsor of the Chicago Steel. With three dealerships
across Chicagoland, CJ Wilson Mazda is one of the nation’s top Mazda dealer
groups with one of the nation’s largest inventories. CJ Wilson isn’t your
typical car guy, and CJ Wilson Mazda is not your typical car dealership. For
more information on CJ Wilson Mazda, please visit <a href="http://zoomzoomnation.com/"><span style="color: red;">http://zoomzoomnation.com/</span></a>.<br />
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-41093340791382021702015-04-13T10:43:00.000-07:002015-04-13T10:43:23.769-07:00Scenes From the Steel Game<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Mikey Joyaux's goal on Friday gave him 20 points on the season. </span></div>
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-Mason Bergh had two assists on Friday to give him 40 assists for the season. </div>
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-John Ernsting scored his 10th goal of the season in Friday's win.</div>
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-Freddy Olofsson recorded his 60th point of the season on Friday.</div>
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-Ryan Blankemeier surpassed 30 points on the season in Cedar Rapids on Saturday.</div>
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-Connor Murphy recorded his 20th assist of the season, helping on Ryan Blankemeier's goal.</div>
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2014-15 regular season. Friday night, the Steel host the Green Bay Gamblers in
their home finale. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Steel head to Cedar
Rapids, with play set to begin at 7:05 p.m. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Steel (29-26-3) defeated the Youngstown Phantoms in
Wednesday’s annual School Day Game, 5-4, in their first shootout of the season.
Zach Osburn tallied the game-winning shootout goal and Lassi Yrjola made 41
saves for the win in net. Last weekend, the Steel split their two games against
Bloomington and Team USA. The Thunder took down the Steel 4-3 on Friday, but
Chicago bounced back on Saturday, defeating the U-17 Juniors, 4-3. Freddy
Olofsson and Mason Bergh continue to lead the Steel in scoring, each with 59 points
on the season. Dennis Gilbert and Jake Jaremko were both named to NHL Central
Scouting’s “Final Rankings” of North American players eligible for the 2015 NHL
Entry Draft. Gilbert and Jaremko came in at No. 58 and No. 110,
respectively. Gilbert is now listed as the top-ranked USHL Defenseman eligible
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The Green Bay Gamblers (18-32-8) have struggled this season
and are in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Gamblers dropped both of
their games this past week, losing to Bloomington and Dubuque. The Steel are
3-1-1 against Green Bay this season. Mason Bergh has tallied ten points across the
five meetings, including a six-point effort back in September. Lassi Yrjola is
2-0 against the Gamblers and recorded his only shutout of the season back in
January in Green Bay. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (38-20-0) currently sit in
second place in the Eastern Conference and have qualified for the postseason
for the second straight year. Cedar Rapids lost both of their road games last
weekend. They will travel to Waterloo on Friday prior to hosting the Steel on
Saturday evening. Erik Foley (52 points), Andrew Oglevie (51 points) and Jiri Fronk (49 points) lead the
RoughRiders in scoring. The Steel are 0-2-1 against Cedar Rapids
this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets for Friday’s game can be purchased by calling the
Steel Ticket Office at<span style="color: red;"> 630-594-1161</span> or by visiting
<a href="http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/"><span style="color: red;">tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com</span></a>. Following Friday’s home game, we will have
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-27267194147796277462015-04-03T09:45:00.000-07:002015-04-03T09:45:00.627-07:00CJ Wilson Mazda Player of the Month: Carson Vance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Chicago Steel would like to congratulate defenseman Carson Vance on being named the CJ Wilson Mazda Player of the Month.<br />
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In the month of March, Vance led all Steel defenseman in scoring with nine points (3g, 6a) all in his first 10 games with the team. Acquired from the Youngstown Phantoms at the trade deadline, Vance has been off to a hot start for the Steel, highlighted by an overtime game winning goal against Team USA on the 14th.<br />
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CJ Wilson Mazda is a proud sponsor of the Chicago Steel. With three dealerships across Chicagoland, CJ Wilson Mazda is one of the nation’s top Mazda dealer groups with one of the nation’s largest inventories. CJ Wilson isn’t your typical car guy, and CJ Wilson Mazda is not your typical car dealership. For more information on CJ Wilson Mazda, please visit <a href="http://zoomzoomnation.com/"><span style="color: red;">http://zoomzoomnation.com/</span></a><br />
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-22997790681358267402015-04-03T07:30:00.000-07:002015-04-03T07:30:00.576-07:00Chicago Steel Week 28 Game Preview<div class="MsoNormal">
The Chicago Steel have a pair of home games this weekend.
Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Steel will face off against the Bloomington Thunder.
Saturday, the Steel welcome Team USA to the Edge Ice Arena, with puck drop set
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The Steel (27-25-3) split their two games last weekend. A
road loss to Team USA U-18 was followed by a 2-1 home victory against Madison.
John Schilling scored twice in the first period on Saturday and Lassi Yrjola made
33 saves to hold off Madison and secure the win. Freddy Olofsson tallied one
goal and three assists over the weekend, tying him with Mason Bergh for the
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The Bloomington Thunder (25-24-7) are tied with Chicago with
57 points this season. The Thunder dropped both of their games last weekend,
falling to Sioux Falls and Waterloo. This season, Bloomington has won four of
the five contests against the Steel, with all five decided by a single goal. Olofsson
and Bergh have each recorded hat tricks against the Thunder this season. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Team USA’s two teams have compiled a record of 24-29-3 this
season. The U-17 squad lost twice to Sioux City last weekend. The Steel took
three of a possible four points against the U-17 Juniors in their January
back-to-back. Connor Murphy (1g, 1a), John Ernsting (2a) and Mason Bergh (2a)
each posted two points across the two games. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets for both games can be purchased by calling the Steel
Ticket Office at <span style="color: red;">630-594-1161</span> or by visiting
<a href="http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/"><span style="color: red;">tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com</span></a>.
Reminder that this is Housing Family Appreciation Weekend! All suites
for housing billets are $100 on Friday and Saturday. Please call the Steel
Ticket Office to reserve your suite!</div>
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-46653060436479253952015-04-02T12:53:00.000-07:002015-04-02T12:53:00.205-07:00All Access: J.D. Dudek<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Prior to the United States Hockey League trade deadline in
March, the Steel acquired forward J.D. Dudek from the Dubuque Fighting Saints.
Hailing from Auburn, N.H., Dudek has made an immediate impact with the Steel
scoring three goals and adding two assists in ten games. Dudek burst onto the
hockey scene in High School, as he was fortunate enough to capture two state
titles with two different schools. After captaining his prep school to the
Small School State Championship one year ago, Dudek was selected by the New
Jersey Devils in last year’s NHL Entry Draft. Dudek is committed to Boston
College and will suit up for the Eagles at the conclusion of his USHL career. We
had a chance to talk to the Steel Center about his accomplished past and his
bright future. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> You’ve been with the Steel for close to one month now. How
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<b>A: </b>It’s been awesome. The coaching staff and my teammates have
all made the transition pretty easy for me and I’ve been able to produce here
so that’s helped out a lot. City-wise, it has been very different because there
is not much going on in Dubuque. We used to make hour and a half trips to
Chipotle in Madison, and now I can go ten minutes down the road. It’s been
great though, the city is great and the team is awesome. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> In your first weekend with the Steel, you scored the
game-winning goal against your former team (Dubuque). What was that like to not
only play against your former teammates but also to score the game-winning goal
against them?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> It was definitely different, especially with it being the
first week since the trade. It was awesome to get back out on the ice with
those guys and to get a couple wins with my new team. It was pretty fun and
special. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: </b>Your dad was a very accomplished college football player.
When did you first start playing hockey and was there any push from your family
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<b>A: </b>There was no push at all. My parents were both good
athletes and they never wanted to force me to play anything. I started playing
hockey when I was 8 years old. The only thing my dad told me was that if I
wasn’t going to play football he wanted me to try one thing, and that was the Punt,
Pass and Kick Competition. So I tried that out and actually did well.
I won the state competition and then regionals as well. Overall, I placed
seventh nationally. But he has started to love hockey. He may even love
watching hockey more than football now. He sets a timer for when the Bruins
games are happening so he’s definitely grown to love the sport like I have. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> Can you talk about your high school playing career and
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<b>A:</b> I played my freshman and sophomore year of high school at
Pinkerton Academy (Derry, NH). I was lucky enough to play on a line with Zach
Sanford, who is at Boston College this year and was drafted by the Capitols as
well. It’s pretty rare to find that in a New Hampshire Division I public
school. My sophomore year, his junior year, we won the state championship.
After that, I transferred to Kimball Union Academy (Meriden, NH) for my
junior/senior seasons. My senior year I was captain and we won the Small School
Championship. My time there at prep school was awesome just because of the
coaches and the players. I was coached by Coach [Mike] Levine my junior year,
who is now the assistant coach at Brown. My senior year I was
captain and coached by Coach [Tim] Whitehead, who was the coach at UMaine. So
the whole experience was awesome. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> To be honest, it was pretty different from what most kids
go through. I know it’s a pretty long process for most but mine actually
happened pretty quickly. I wasn’t really on anyone’s radar and then I was lucky
enough to go to the National Camp, which is a pretty highly scouted tournament.
I played really well and was in the top three in scoring by the end of the camp
and I was pretty much on the phone the entire eight-hour ride back. I was
fortunate enough to tour BC and get an offer from them, so the choice happened
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<b>Q:</b> Last year, you were drafted in the sixth round by the New
Jersey Devils. Can you describe your draft day experience and what it meant to you to be
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<b>A:</b> I talked about it with my family and said that since it
was my draft year, whether or not I get drafted I would love to go to Philly
and soak in the experience. I was pretty certain I wasn’t going first round but
my dad and I went anyway just to check it out. It was funny because I would
look up at the board when they would call the player names, especially when it was a
team that had talked to me. The team right before the Devils was a team that I
had talked to pretty frequently and when they didn’t call my name, I put my
head down. The Devils were the last team I talked to, two days before the
draft, and when that pick happened it was the only time of the draft that I wasn’t
looking up at the board. But overall it was special, and to go to New Jersey
where it’s a world-class organization is awesome. I also have a couple buddies
that were drafted there. The whole experience, to be there with my family,
was surreal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A: </b>I’m a huge team guy so the Small School Championship we
won at KUA definitely stands out. We had six or seven returning guys and 16 new
guys coming in because we had 16 seniors the year before. And we had a brand
new coach. So to captain that year and show leadership, we were able to completely
turn it around after it was expected to not be a great year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> We feel confident. We had a great start after the trade
deadline. It went down hill a little bit since then but we’ve been doing all
the right things. I think we will be able to get back on track this weekend.
It’s actually the first time my dad will be here in Chicago as well so it will
be a special weekend for me.</div>
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-66438263906188318442015-03-27T09:30:00.000-07:002015-03-27T09:59:57.287-07:00Chicago Steel Week 27 Game Preview<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Chicago Steel have two games against Eastern Conference
foes this weekend. Friday, the Steel head to Ann Arbor, Mich. to take on Team
USA at 7 p.m. EST. Saturday, the Steel return to the Edge Ice Arena as they host the Madison Capitols at 7 p.m. CST. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Steel (26-24-3) lost both of their home games last
weekend, as they were unable to hold onto third-period leads against Sioux
Falls and Youngstown. Sioux Falls scored four goals in the third period on
Saturday to take down the Steel 7-5. The Steel held a 3-2 third-period lead on
Sunday but were unable to hold off Youngstown as the Phantoms won their
USHL record 17th straight game.
Freddy Olofsson scored his team-high 25th<span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span>goal of the 2014-15
campaign. Defenseman Carson Vance had a career-high three-point game on
Saturday and now has nine points in eight games with the Steel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Team USA has compiled a record of 23-27-2 this season. Last
weekend, the U-18 Juniors defeated the Lincoln Stars in back-to-back games. Last
time these two teams faced off, the Steel held on for a 5-4 overtime victory. Forward
Auston Matthews has totaled 44 points in 22 games with Team USA this season.
Matthews and teammate Matthew Tkachuk are both currently riding 11-game point
streaks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Madison (21-21-11) earned one point last weekend, losing to
both Cedar Rapids (in overtime) and Sioux City. This is the sixth and final
time Madison and Chicago will face each another this season. Chicago is 4-1 against
Madison this season, outscoring the Capitols 22-10 over their previous five
matchups. Madison has a very balanced offensive attack, with Haralds Egle,
Freddy Gerard and Mitch Hults all tied with a team-high 33 points this season. Goaltender
Darren Smith has posted an impressive .913 save percentage this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tickets for Saturday’s game can be purchased by calling the
Steel Ticket Office at </span><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">630-594-1161</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or by visiting </span><a href="http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.
Reminder that April 3 & 4 is Housing Family Appreciation Weekend! All
suites for housing billets are $100. Please call the Steel Ticket Office to
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-76912169494984334562015-03-25T12:49:00.001-07:002015-03-25T12:58:55.284-07:00Player Appearance: John L. Sipley Elementary SchoolThe Chicago Steel would like to thank the staff and students of Sipley Elementary for welcoming us into your school today in conjunction with our Hockey 101 and Score with Reading programs! Steel players Jake Bresser and Jake Jaremko had the opportunity to read to the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students while John Schilling, John Ernsting and Matt Kiersted played hockey with the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The students were very excited to meet the players and are looking forward to attending this Saturday's Steel game against the Madison Capitols!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-With an assist on Saturday, Dennis Gilbert posted his 20th point of the season.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Connor Murphy recorded two assists on Saturday to surpass 15 assists this year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-John Schilling tallied one goal and one assist this weekend for 30 points this season. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Marcel Godbout tallied both his 10th goal and his 20th point of the season. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Ryan Blankemeier scored his 15th goal of the season on Saturday, while </span><span style="text-align: left;">Freddy Olofsson scored his 25th goal of the season on Sunday.</span></span></div>
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The Chicago Steel have two home games this weekend. On
Saturday, the Steel welcome the Sioux Falls Stampede to the Edge Ice Arena.
Sunday, the Steel host the Youngstown Phantoms. Puck drops at 7
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The Steel (26-22-3) won two of their three games last
weekend to remain in fifth place in the East. After losing to Muskegon on
Friday, the Steel took down Team USA U-18 on Saturday and defeated
Madison on Sunday. Marcel Godbout tallied one goal and two assists against
Team USA and Carson Vance scored in overtime for the 5-4 win. The Steel saw five
different players score goals in Sunday's 5-1 win against the Capitols and Trevor Gorsuch picked up his fourth
win with the Steel. With assists on Saturday and Sunday, Freddy Olofsson now
has 50 points this season. He trails Mason Bergh by three points for the Steel
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Sioux Falls (27-19-5) won two of their three road games last
weekend. A shootout win on Friday against Omaha was followed by a win against
Lincoln. Sunday, the Stampede were shut out by the Black Hawks. Sioux Falls
defeated Chicago 4-1 in their February meeting. This season, Sioux
Falls is led on offense by Cooper Marody (18g, 32a) and Kieffer Bellows (28g,
14a). The Stampede have struggled on the power play this season, converting on
just 14% of their opportunities. However they rank in the top three on the
penalty kill this season, killing off more than 85% of their penalties. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Youngstown Phantoms (33-13-5) moved into first place in
the Eastern Conference last weekend. The Phantoms are currently riding a 14
game win streak having not lost since January 31. Forward Kyle Connor currently
leads the USHL in points with 27 goals and 38 assists for 65 points this year. Forwards
Maxim Letunov (23g, 34a) and Josh Melnick (12g, 43a) also rank in the top five in
scoring in the USHL. Chicago is 2-2 against the Phantoms this season.</div>
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Tickets for the weekend games can be purchased by calling
the Steel Ticket Office at <span style="color: red;">630-594-1161</span> or by visiting
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-Marcel Godbout recorded his 40th career point on Friday and his 20th career assist on Saturday.</div>
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-Peter Tischke tallied his 25th career USHL assist on Sunday.</div>
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-With his goal on Sunday, Mason Bergh now has 30 career USHL goals. </div>
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-Freddy Olofsson tallied his 50th point of the season on Sunday. </div>
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-Jake Jaremko and Matthew Kiersted recorded their first points as members of the Steel with assists on Sunday. </div>
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<br />Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-50212820422686081072015-03-13T07:30:00.000-07:002015-03-13T07:30:01.635-07:00Chicago Steel Week 25 Game Preview<div class="MsoNormal">
The Chicago Steel have three consecutive home games at the Edge Ice Arena this
weekend. Friday evening, the Steel host the Muskegon Lumberjacks at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, the Steel welcome Team USA U-18 to the Edge, with play set to begin
at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Chicago will host the Madison Capitols at 3:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Steel (24-21-3) picked up three big wins last weekend to
move into fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The Steel defeated Omaha 2-1
in overtime on Friday and Dubuque 4-3 on Saturday. On the road in Dubuque on
Sunday, the Steel scored two third-period goals to defeat the Fighting Saints
2-1. Recent acquisition Carson Vance earned CCM Defenseman of the Week honors
after his four-point weekend, including assists on all three of Chicago’s
game-winning goals. Goaltender Trevor Gorsuch also made an immediate impact
with the Steel, allowing just two goals in two starts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks (28-17-4) picked up three of four
points last weekend. The Jacks are currently in fourth place in the Eastern
Conference, nine points ahead of the Chicago Steel. Chicago is 3-2 against
Muskegon this season, defeating the Lumberjacks the last three times the teams
have faced each other. Freddy Olofsson has amassed nine points in three games
against Muskegon this season. In the last meeting, Olofsson tallied two goals
and two assists in a 5-3 Steel win. Muskegon goaltender Eric Schierhorn is
among the top USHL goaltenders, with 20 wins between the pipes and a .926 save
percentage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Team USA (20-24-0) will return to the Edge for the first
time since defeating the Steel 6-2 in January. In that matchup, forwards Tage
Thompson (3g) Auston Matthews (2g, 1a) and Jack Roslovic (3a) each recorded
three points. The U-18 team picked up three wins last weekend against Omaha,
Waterloo and Sioux Falls. Forward Auston Matthews leads the offensive attack
with 35 points in 18 games. Goaltender Luke Opilka is 9-1 this season with a
goals-against-average of 2.86. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Madison Capitols (20-18-10) are right behind the Steel
in the East with 50 points. The Capitols picked up their first win against the
Steel three weeks ago, defeating the Steel 5-2 at the Edge Ice Arena. This will
be the fifth time these two teams have met this season with the road team
winning the previous four. Chicago has a plus-eight goal differential against
the Capitols this season. Madison will travel to Des Moines on Friday and Cedar
Rapids on Saturday prior to their meeting with Chicago on Sunday afternoon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets for all three games this weekend can be purchased by
calling the Steel Ticket Office at <span style="color: red;">630-594-1161</span> or by visiting
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-86951937858796133412015-03-12T13:00:00.000-07:002015-03-12T13:18:16.801-07:00All Access: Trevor Gorsuch<div style="text-align: left;">
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Last week, the Chicago Steel acquired goaltender Trevor
Gorsuch in a trade with the Waterloo Black Hawks. In his first weekend with the
Steel, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Gorsuch</span> allowed just two
goals as he guided the Steel to two victories. His 21-save performance against
Omaha last Friday was followed up with a USHL career-high 41 saves in Sunday’s 2-1 win against Dubuque.
Prior to joining the Black Hawks this season, the St. Charles, Missouri native played in the North
American Hockey League for three seasons where he was a standout goaltender for
the Michigan Warriors. Gorsuch made 13 starts for Waterloo this season, including one shutout before making the move to Chicago. The Steel netminder is excited for his future in Chicago
and looks forward to continued success with his new team. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> You allowed just two goals last weekend on your way to
two wins in net for the Steel. Can you talk about the weekend as a whole and
how you were able to make an immediate impact?<br />
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<b>A:</b> Yeah it was a great weekend for our team. Me personally,
it was just a chance to get back in net and feel comfortable. I had a good
weekend, but not only is it my success, it’s the team’s success. The team
played really well defensively and it was my job to make the saves if the defense had
a breakdown. And they bailed me out a couple of times on some rebound chances.
Overall though, it was cool to be a part of such a great weekend, especially
since it was my first weekend with the team. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> You hadn’t played in close to two months. Was it difficult
to get back into it last week or were you ready to go? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> I’ve been ready to go since the last time I played. I try
to handle every practice and every warm-up as a game, and get myself ready just
in case anything happens. It is a different mindset when you haven’t played in
a while to get back in there. I’ve been faced with this before where you don’t
play for a while and then you have to get in there. You just have to remember
to breathe, take it shot by shot and not try to get the win before the puck drops.
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<b>Q:</b> What was your immediate reaction when you heard you had
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<b>A:</b> I was a bit shell-shocked at first. I wasn’t expecting
it at all. I had heard that a couple guys had been traded but I didn’t expect
it to happen to me. But at the same time, I was looking forward to a fresh
start. Being my final junior year, I was excited for a new adventure and I am
going to make the best of it.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> You were one of three guys the Steel acquired last
week. All three of you made an immediate impact and contributed in three
big wins. Have you had a chance to talk to Carson [Vance] or J.D. [Dudek] about the transition to Chicago?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7Q-FSHNBbxJKXXNWh1U91s0nLORwK6Ns-4E7g3FiejLAqR4I3FWNDX9qulLhHbW1U777mLAnwHYt5tAfM063lWFZJyLbH3fbXwnUGIpeHnRFgX6YtEkLAcVO5Yrw8LVMAxJDWrMPiYk/s1600/Steel-Hockey-Omaha-047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7Q-FSHNBbxJKXXNWh1U91s0nLORwK6Ns-4E7g3FiejLAqR4I3FWNDX9qulLhHbW1U777mLAnwHYt5tAfM063lWFZJyLbH3fbXwnUGIpeHnRFgX6YtEkLAcVO5Yrw8LVMAxJDWrMPiYk/s1600/Steel-Hockey-Omaha-047.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><b>A:</b> It was definitely nice to have a couple other new faces
on the team. It would have been a little awkward if I was the only new guy. The
three of us haven’t really sat down and talked about it. We are all
“professionals” here, we understand that we are here to win and that we are
here to make this team better. I think all three of us can do that. Carson had
a great weekend with four assists and J.D. had the game-winning goal last
Saturday. I think we have all stepped up to the plate and shown the guys that
we are here to help and we’re not just going to pack it in for next year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:</b> You grew up in Missouri. When did you start playing
hockey and what is the youth hockey scene like in St. Louis? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> I started skating when I was about three years old and
started playing when I was four. The youth hockey around St Louis has always
been very underrated, up until recent years. Now, it is starting to get more
notice because there have been some really good hockey players from St Louis.
There is only one AAA hockey program, so making that team is a lot harder
whereas Detroit or Chicago has five or six AAA teams. It is definitely more of
a challenge to make the team but in that sense, I think it made my competitive
drive even stronger to push me to be the best. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A: </b>When I was younger and first started playing, I played
everything. Up until I was seven years old, I played mostly defenseman and
forward, but then I made the decision that I wanted to play goaltender. I
started going from there and I have loved every minute of it and have never
looked back. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A:</b> I wouldn’t say there was much of an adjustment. As a
goalie, my job is just to stop the puck. The only difference is the speed.
Here, the game is played at a higher tempo but for the most part, players still
shoot and pass the same. Maybe stuff is a little crisper and a little more
accurate here in the USHL, but at the end of the day it is still my job to stop
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<b>Q:</b> Three big home games this weekend against Muskegon, Team
USA U-18 and Madison. What are your thoughts going into the weekend?<br />
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<b>A:</b> They are definitely going to be huge games for us. Friday
night against Muskegon is a must-win. We played really good hockey last
weekend, and I feel like if we take that into this weekend, especially on
Friday, then we can come out with a ‘W’. That is going to be a four-point swing
either way with Muskegon ahead of us in the standings. Then USA-18 on Saturday is
going to be a big challenge. But I feel like if we play our game and don’t try
to match what they do, and play with just enough body and grit then we can wear
them down, get some goals and have a chance to win. And Madison on Sunday,
every game against a team like them can really go either way. So we just need
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rating. The 2014 NHL Draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks also earned USHL
Forward of the Week Honors in the final week of February. Olofsson has compiled
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CJ Wilson Mazda is a proud sponsor
of the Chicago Steel. With three dealerships across Chicagoland, CJ Wilson
Mazda is one of the nation’s top Mazda dealer groups with one of the nation’s
largest inventories. CJ Wilson isn’t your typical car guy, and CJ Wilson Mazda
is not your typical car dealership. For more information on CJ Wilson Mazda, please visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><a href="http://zoomzoomnation.com/"><span style="color: red;">http://zoomzoomnation.com/</span></a></div>
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The Chicago Steel have a full slate of games this weekend. Friday
and Saturday, the Steel host the Omaha Lancers and the Dubuque Fighting
Saints at the Edge Ice Arena. Sunday, the Steel travel to Dubuque, Iowa for a rematch with the Fighting Saints. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m.
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The Steel (21-21-3) acquired three players at this week’s
trade deadline. Forward J.D. Dudek (Dubuque), defenseman Carson Vance
(Youngstown) and goaltender Trevor Gorsuch (Waterloo) all join the Steel for
the final stretch of the season. Last weekend, Chicago dropped its road game in
Bloomington, 3-2. Freddy Olofsson and Tyler Sifferlen scored the two Steel goals. Olofsson looks to continue his scoring streak, as he has tallied goals in the last four games and has registered a point in five-straight games.
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The Omaha Lancers (28-14-5) saw their six-game win streak snapped on Thursday by Team USA, as they were defeated 7-2. The Lancers struggled through the first month of the season but were able to turn things around and currently find themselves in third place in the Western Conference. This season, the
Lancers have been led on offense by Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson (14g, 36a) and
Shane Gersich (25g, 20a). In the previous meeting between the Lancers and the
Steel, Chicago picked up the road win 4-3 behind Connor Murphy’s game-winning goal in the final minutes of regulation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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spot in the East with 58 points this season. Dubuque and Chicago have split
their previous meetings this year, with the Steel picking up a thrilling 4-3
overtime victory in January. Freddy Olofsson tallied two third-period goals and
Ryan Blankemeier sealed the come-from-behind victory with the game-winning OT goal. The Saints
have allowed the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference this season behind excellent play
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The Chicago Steel are proud to announce their new partnership
with CJ Wilson Mazda. With locations in Orland Park, Countryside and Lake
Villa, CJ Wilson Mazda is Illinois’ #1 dealer group and one of the nation’s top
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In addition to owning several Mazda dealerships across the
nation, Major League pitcher CJ Wilson has developed a program to support
emerging professional athletes in their pursuit to become positive role models
in the community. Through the
generosity provided by CJ Wilson Mazda, the Chicago Steel will continue to
afford the resources for our players to develop into effective leaders, both on
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In his first season in the United States Hockey League, Ryan
Blankemeier has proven to be a huge asset for the Chicago Steel. After suiting
up for the Chicago Young Americans, the Oak Park native was selected in the
first round of the 2014 Phase II draft by the Steel. Blankemeier burst onto the
scene this season, and ranks among the team leaders with 13 goals and a
plus-five on-ice rating. Following his USHL career, Blankemeier will continue
playing hockey at Dartmouth College, a school with not only a historic hockey
program but also outstanding academics. We had a chance to chat with the Steel
forward and get his perspective on his hockey career and his bright future,
both on and off the ice. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Q:</b> You have been
a huge contributor offensively in your first season with the Steel. Can you
talk about your play this season and how you’ve been able to come in and be so
effective right away?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A:</b> Yeah, at the
beginning of the year it was tough to learn a new game. The game is faster and
you have to make plays a lot quicker but you are also playing with guys that
are a lot better. I found that once I was able to adjust to the pace, guys
would find you. Scoring is harder because it’s a faster pace but it’s also
easier to make plays with better guys, so once I found that groove everything
was easier. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Q:</b> What was the
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<b>A: </b>It’s just a
lot of details that you have to pay attention to. In U-18 hockey, you can get
away with a lot of things that you can’t here, like going easy on the back
check, not finishing hits, not getting pucks out or making slow plays. Here,
every shift you have to bear down because you are playing against a lot better
guys. So the focus was a big adjustment. Also, the length of the season is a
lot different and something I had to adjust to. You have to be durable and
ready to practice every day.</div>
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playing for the Steel, and in the USHL, affected your development as a player?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A:</b> It’s been
huge! Being on the ice every day and playing with a lot better players forces
you to get better and get stronger or you’ll get left behind. I’m able to come
in and be around great hockey players who are working hard and it has forced me
to become a better player. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A:</b> I’ve really
enjoyed being with the guys on road trips. Also playing in front of crowds has
been exciting. The USHL really does a good job with the whole junior
experience. It’s been a fun season. <o:p></o:p></div>
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you been playing hockey for and when did you decide that it was a large part of
your future?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A: </b>I started
playing organized hockey when I was five years old. I played other sports,
mainly baseball, until my first year of high school. After my freshman year though
I decided I was going to drop the other sports and really focus on hockey. <o:p></o:p></div>
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committed to play at Dartmouth College at the conclusion of your USHL career. What
were some factors that led to your commitment to the Big Green? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A: </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yeah, it was an easy decision for me. I have
family members that went to Dartmouth and I have known about the school for a
while. I love the campus, I love the location, I love the hockey and obviously
the academics were a plus too. So just that whole combination and my family
history there made it an easy choice for me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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you talk about the process and what the recognition means to you?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A:</b> Yeah, my brother was actually a finalist too so he set the bar
high. My parents have always pushed the education along with hockey. I made
sure to focus on school my first three years of high school which put me in a
great spot. Now that I am a senior, I’ve had a little less school too worry
about so I’ve been able to balance school and hockey. For the National Merit, I
took the PSAT and based on my score I was selected as a semifinalist. I had to
write a paper and answer some questions and I recently received the news that I
was a finalist. It’s an honor and it reinforces what my family has been all
about and it shows that I can focus on both school and hockey. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Q:</b> This weekend, you guys face Omaha and Dubuque at home before
heading to Dubuque on Sunday. In January, you scored a game-winning overtime
goal against the Fighting Saints. What are your thoughts on the three games
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<b>A:</b> Both Omaha and Dubuque are high-skill teams. We only had one
game last weekend so we should be fresh and able to use our speed against both
opponents. It’s three big games with a possible six points. Being well rested,
we’re hoping to come into the weekend strong, play our game and come away with
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-24622782374642849442015-02-27T09:53:00.000-08:002015-02-27T09:53:10.193-08:00Chicago Steel Week 23 Game Preview<div class="MsoNormal">
This weekend, the Chicago Steel have just one road game on
the schedule. Sunday, March 1, the Steel head down to Bloomington, Ill. to
face-off against the Thunder at 3:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Steel (21-20-3) picked up wins against Green Bay and
Muskegon last weekend before falling to Madison on Sunday. Friday night, the
Steel earned the 3-2 victory off Robby Jackson’s third period goal. Saturday
evening, Freddy Olofsson tallied two goals and two assists to lead the Steel to
the 5-3 win. Sunday, the Steel couldn’t hold off the Capitols falling 5-2. Olofsson
tallied four goals and two assists across the three games to earn CCM Forward
of the Week honors. Dan Boeser has posted an impressive 4-1 record since taking
over as interim head coach on February 12, 2015. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Bloomington Thunder (20-19-7) suffered two home losses
last weekend against Youngstown and Waterloo. Bloomington has taken three of
the four matchups against the Steel this season, with each game decided by a
single goal. Freddy Olofsson leads all scorers with six points in the four
games, including a hat trick on October 17. Mason Bergh has also recorded a hat
trick against the Thunder this season, with his coming in a losing effort on
November 26.</div>
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The Steel will return home next weekend to face Omaha on
Friday, March 6 and Dubuque on Saturday, March 7. Tickets for the weekend games
can be purchased by calling the Steel Ticket Office at <span style="color: red;">630-594-1161</span> or by
visiting <a href="http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/"><span style="color: red;">tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com</span></a>.</div>
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-85110392890877693932015-02-23T10:55:00.001-08:002015-02-23T11:02:00.719-08:00Scenes from the Steel Game<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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-With one goal and three assists this weekend, Mason Bergh eclipsed 50 points on the season and 75 career USHL points. </div>
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-Freddy Olofsson tallied four goals and two assists to give him 45 points on the season. </div>
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-John Ernsting recorded assists on Friday and Saturday for his 25th point of the year. </div>
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-Jake Bresser scored his first career USHL goal on Saturday.</div>
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-Tanner Laczynski's goal on Saturday gives him 10 career goals.</div>
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-Lassi Yrjola earned his first career assist on Sunday. </div>
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The Chicago Steel have a full slate of home games at the
Edge Ice Arena this weekend. Friday evening, the Steel take on the Green Bay
Gamblers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 7:00 p.m., the Steel face-off against the
Muskegon Lumberjacks. Sunday afternoon, the Steel welcome the Madison Capitols
to the Edge, with play beginning at 3:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chicago Steel (19-19-3) are coming off a weekend sweep
of the Lincoln Stars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday night, in
Dan Boeser’s first game as interim head coach, the Steel defeated the Stars 3-1
behind 32 saves from Lassi Yrjola. Saturday evening, the Steel lit the lamp
four times in the second period to take a commanding 5-2 lead entering the
final frame. Lincoln scored twice in the latter half of the third, but the
Steel held off the comeback and picked up the 5-4 victory for the weekend
sweep. Marcel Godbout tallied five points (1g, 4a) last weekend to earn CCM
Forward of the Week honors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Green Bay Gamblers (14-22-5) are coming off two losses
to Fargo last weekend. The Gamblers have struggled in 2015, winning just one of
their 13 games in the new year. Three weeks ago, the Steel picked up their
first shutout victory of the season, defeating the Gamblers 1-0 in overtime.
This season, the Steel are 2-1-1 against Green Bay. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks (26-14-3) have climbed to second in
the Eastern Conference. This is the fifth time the Steel and the Jacks have
faced each other this season, splitting the previous four contests. Muskegon forward
Griffen Molino is tied for the league lead with 33 assists and goaltender Eric
Schierhorn leads the USHL with a .923 save percentage. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Madison Capitols (18-14-9) currently sit just above the
Steel in sixth place in the East. Sunday will mark the first ever meeting
between the Capitols and the Steel at the Edge Ice Arena. This season, Chicago
is 3-0-0 against Madison, with a +11 goal differential. The December matchup
between these two teams saw Brendon Kearney record his first career hat trick
in an 8-1 Steel win. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets for the weekend games are still available and can be
purchased by calling the Steel Ticket Office at 630-594-1161 or by visiting
tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com. After Friday’s showdown with Green Bay, we
will have a postgame autograph session for all fans. Immediately following
Sunday’s contest against Madison, we will have Shoot with the Steel! For $3.00,
fans will be allowed on the ice with Steel players and will have three shots on
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Chicago Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03302693990032754891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328848690637184053.post-5504306533038424292015-02-15T16:45:00.000-08:002015-02-15T16:45:02.211-08:00Chicago Steel Outdoor Classic<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: red;">PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE OUTDOOR CLASSIC HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES. WE WILL UPDATE EVERYONE ON THE NEW DATE AND TIME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. </span><br />
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Do you want to watch the Chicago Steel play in an outdoor
game of hockey? On Monday, February 16<sup>th</sup>, the boys and coaches are
packing up all of their equipment and heading to the Elmhurst YMCA to play an
outdoor game of hockey. The game will consist of the Steel team breaking into
two squads to play against each other.<br />
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In the early years of hockey, games and
practices were held on sheets of ice outside on rivers, <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">lakes and other naturally occurring ice surfaces. </span>The first
recorded outdoor hockey game was held in 1875. Shortly after, the game of
hockey was moved indoors. On October 6<sup>th</sup>, 2001, Michigan State
University played the University of Michigan at Spartan Stadium in front of nearly
75,000 fans. This game later became known as the “Cold War” and launched the
modern outdoor game phenomenon. In 2003, the NHL held its first regular season
game outdoors in Edmonton, Alberta, between the Edmonton Oilers and the
Montreal Canadiens. This was a starting point for the NHL regular season games
being played outdoors. In 2008, the NHL introduced the “Winter Classic,” which
has become an annual occurrence.</div>
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Last season, the Steel began their outdoor game tradition.
They split the team up into two squads and faced off against one another. With Head
Coach Scott McConnell serving as a referee, Hockey Operations Intern, Neil
Jenkins, and Equipment Manager, Pat Dolan picked the teams and coached the two
squads. Last year, Dolan was victorious in a high-scoring game with 23 total goals. Monday will be Team Jenkins vs. Team Dolan, Round Two.</div>
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