Thank You Families!!

Good Afternoon Steel fans!! We hope that you are enjoying Chicago's 80 degree day. 

Today we would like to take a moment and send a shout out to our player's families, as well as, their housing families. These families are usually behind the scenes taking care of the players off the ice and cheering them on during games. 

They support the boys throughout the season as they continue to work hard to obtain their dreams. The Chicago Steel organization would like to send out a huge thank you to all of the parents and housing families of the boys this season! We appreciate everything you did!! 

During our last game of the season, the boys presented their mom and/or billet mom with a rose. We were able to capture a picture of the family together...check them out. 

If you would like to become a billet family for the 2013-2014 season or would like more information please click here. 

Have a great day everyone!! 

A Lesson or Memory

Happy Monday Steel Fans!! We hope that you had a great weekend and were able to enjoy the nice weather and sunshine!! In general we tend to take something away from every experience that we are given, whether it's a lesson or a memory. Even though it's Monday, had the players look back on this past season and think about what they were going to take with them as they move on in their hockey careers. Check out what they had to say!

Tim Davison #16

"All the friendships I've made."

Chris Dodero #25

"F3, pocket presence, slashing support, winning net-front battles, but most of all the beauties on the squad" 

Thomas Ebbing #10

"Middle lane drive, backcheck to the house, muck and grind. But most importantly the friendships and memories with the boys."

Bill Eiserman #24
"The bonds and relationships with the kids I met on the team, as well as, the hockey knowledge I've gained/learned from both coaches."


Danny Fetzer #26

"The friendships I've made."

Tyler Heinonen #27

"Take chances."

Tyler Hill #15

"Shoot from everywhere."

Michael Holland #44

"Met some great guys this year and will take away all the friendships."

Woody Hudson #20

"Nothing makes playing hockey easier than playing on a team full of beauties."

Biagio Lerario #22

"The experience of being on a a team with the best group of guys."

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"Work hard."


Chris Nell #31

"Never stop working. But most of all the memories with the boys."

Christian Neumann #4

"Monty's wheels, and how to slay thanks to the Slayer."

Charlie O'Connor #21

"All the boys."

Ray Pigozzi #23

"Shooting in stride."

Patrick Polino #17

"Never give up and work your hardest."

Alex Roos #28

"New friendships and great memories."

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"The friendships I've made throughout the season."

Jaccob Slavin #7

"Shoot."

Landon Smith #12

"Shooting in stride."

Drew Smolcynski #18

"Drive the net hard."

Nolan Valleau #9

"A life long friendship with Biagio."

Johnny Wingels #5

"Hanging out with the boys and all the friendships I've made with them."

Have a great Monday Everyone! 

Can Your Kids Live Without Hockey This Summer?

If you answered "NO" to this question, then do we have a solution for you!! How about YOUTH HOCKEY CAMP, with our own players and coaches?! 

When: July 9th - July 12th

Where: The Edge Ice Arena

Time: 8:30am - 5pm

Check out the fun your child will have: 

To learn more or to register please call (630) 594-1161!! 

We look forward to seeing your son or daughter at camp this year!! 

What's Your Nickname??

Happy Wednesday Steel Fans!! Good news you are halfway to the weekend, and rumor has it the weather is suppose to be beautiful! Today we have a special Steel TV Timeout segment where the players tell you their nicknames...check it out!!! 

So do you all agree with the nicknames some of the players had this year? Did you have your own nicknames for some of the players this year? If so we'd love to hear them!! 

Have a great rest of your Wednesday everyone!! 

Let's Start Off The Week With Some Jokes

Happy Monday Steel Fans!! We all know that after a fun weekend, Monday mornings could be rough. We don't want to get out of bed early, get ready, and spend our mornings in rush hour traffic. So today we figured we'd help you make your day a little better. What's the easiest way to do that you ask...with jokes of course!! And who tells better jokes than hockey players?! So here are some of the players best jokes they've told throughout the years.

Tim Davison #16

"No jokes, all business."

Chris Dodero #25

"Knock Knock. Who's there?"
Answer: Chuck Nasty

Thomas Ebbing #10

"I've seen coupons that save more than you."

Bill Eiserman #24
"Fetzer's a good d-man."


Danny Fetzer #26

"I'm a gowl scorer."

Tyler Heinonen #27

"What do calendars eat?"
Answer: Dates

Tyler Hill #15

"What do you get when you cross a tyrannosaurus rex with fireworks?"
Answer: Dino-mite

Michael Holland #44

"Knock Knock. Who's there?"
Answer: ...

Woody Hudson #20

"Hey guys we should go tanning."

Biagio Lerario #22

"I've told many."

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"Why shouldn't you write with a broken pencil?"
Answer: Because it's pointless.


Chris Nell #31

"You can't even pump gus buddy"

Christian Neumann #4

"Cheerleading is a sport."

Charlie O'Connor #21

"Knock Knock. Who's there?"
Answer: Nobody

Ray Pigozzi #23

"OC is the coolest."

Patrick Polino #17

"Knock Knock. Who's there?"
Answer: Don't worry about it.

Alex Roos #28

"Knock Knock. Who's there?"
Answer: Under beaut

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"Cheerleading is a sport."

Jaccob Slavin #7

"What day is a potato afraid of?"
Answer: FRYday

Landon Smith #12

"A moose walks into the grocery store. He asks the person at the register if they have apples. The person at the register says, 'Yeah we have 3.'"

Drew Smolcynski #18

"What type of music do mummies listen to?"
Answer: Wrap music

Nolan Valleau #9

"I believe jokes are hurtful so I try not to tell any."

Johnny Wingels #5

"Cheerleading is a sport."


Well we hope that you enjoyed the boys' jokes, and it made your Monday a little more manageable! We'd love to hear some of your favorite jokes! Comment below and we'll post them later this week! 

Have a great Monday everyone, and remember to keep laughing! 

Thanks For The Memories

Well it's official, the season is over, and most of the boys are on their way back home for the summer, or for good. This year has been packed with memories, not only that the boys will remember, but also memories all of you will remember. As the season came to a close, we asked the boys to think about what they would remember most from the season, whether it was a shutout, an OT goal, interacting with the fans, outings with each other, etc. When it came time to asking them about their favorite memories we challenged them to only pick one memory that they would always remember. Here is what they said...

Tim Davison #16

"Too many good memories, I can't just pinpoint one."

Chris Dodero #25

"Bus ride to Fargo."

Thomas Ebbing #10

"Scavenger hunt downtown Chicago."

Bill Eiserman #24
"Hanging on the south side with Fetzer."


Danny Fetzer #26

"Meeting all the new guys."

Tyler Heinonen #27

"Scoring two goals against my old team."

Tyler Hill #15

"Indoor flag football with the guys."

Michael Holland #44

"Coming back to Chicago."

Woody Hudson #20

"Meeting "Chuck" Dodero."

Biagio Lerario #22

"Becoming close with the boys and my first game at Cedar Rapids."

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"Enchanted Castle."


Chris Nell #31

"Playing some flag football with the boys."

Christian Neumann #4

"Chuck and Holland."

Charlie O'Connor #21

"Scoring the OT game winner against Dubuque."

Ray Pigozzi #23

"Sleeper bus."

Patrick Polino #17

"Bus ride home from Sioux Falls."

Alex Roos #28

"Scoring the OT game winner against Green Bay."

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"Week long roady with the boys."

Jaccob Slavin #7

"Football with the boys."

Landon Smith #12

"Finally being able to grow facial hair."

Drew Smolcynski #18

"Getting traded here."

Nolan Valleau #9

"Meeting Biagio Lerario."

Johnny Wingels #5

"Watching Chris Dodero play sewer ball."


To all the boys who are coming back we look forward to seeing you next season, and for those of you going off to college or to pursue other dreams we would like to wish you the best of luck!! May you continue to live your dream and make memories that will last you a lifetime!

Fans we hope that you had some great memories of the season as well!! Let us know some of your favorite memories of the season, we would love to hear them!! We look to seeing you all next season!! 

Have a fantastic Tuesday everyone, and enjoy the weather!!

If I Were In A Movie...

Happy Monday Steel Fans!! We hope that you had an amazing weekend! The boys finished off their season strong, by sweeping the Phantoms in Youngstown this weekend. Don't worry we will have a recap coming to you in the next few days, but today we thought we would start out the week with something fun. We asked the players, "Who would play you in a movie?" Check it out to see who they picked!!

So fans do you agree or disagree with who the guys chose?? Who would you pick to play some of the players?? Let us know and we will post your answers later this week! Have a great day everyone!!

Sak Commits!!!

Bensenville, IL (April 11th, 2013) — The Chicago Steel would like to announce that goalie Alex Sakellaropoulos has committed to play his college hockey at Union College.  Sakellaropoulos will suit up for the Dutchmen beginning next season.

The Tinley Park, Ill. native is in his second season with the Chicago Steel and has compiled a 20-20-2 record in 2012-13.

“I chose Union because of the education and they have an excellent reputation of producing professional goalies,” Sakellaropoulos said. “The Union coaching staff is great and they w

ere there with me throughout the recruiting process.

“My parents are very excited for me. It will be far from home, but they will make their way out to New York to come see me play.”

Union College is a member of the East Coast Athletic Conference and is under the direction of head coach Rick Bennett.  Bennett has led his squad to two straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including the Frozen Four in 2012.

“Sak’s transformation into the goalie that he has become today, has been exciting to watch,” Steel head coach Scott McConnell said. “Alex has worked tirelessly the last two seasons to put himself in a position to play at the next level.  Union’s track record of developing goaltenders and sending them on to professional hockey over the last six seasons speaks for itself.  There couldn’t be a better place for Alex to go.”

Sakellaropoulos is currently tied for third on the Steel’s all-time wins list and needs two victories to move into the second spot behind Shane Connelly (2003-2005). He has registered a 3.12 goals against average this season and a 0.911 save percentage.

Gotcha!!!

Happy Monday Steel Fans!! Since a week ago Monday, was April 1st, also known as April Fool's Day, we figured that this week's theme would be about pranks. At some point everyone has had pranks or jokes played on them, whether it is getting your desk wrapped in stickers, having your someone hide your shoes, or even being made to believe a story. So this week we asked the players:  

What is the best prank  you have pulled on someone?

Tim Davison #16

"I don't pull pranks."

Chris Dodero #25

"Leaner on Sako in Youngstown."

Thomas Ebbing #10

"Putting clear tape on the bottom of Nell's skates."

Bill Eiserman #24
"I told my brother it was time to get up for school in the middle of the night, and he got up and showered."


Daniel Fetzer #26

"Telling Holland that we did something bad that we didn't do."

Tyler Heinonen #27

"Hid someone's equipment."

Tyler Hill #15

"Leaning."

Michael Holland #44

"Called my teammate and told him he was traded to the NAHL in Alaska."

Woody Hudson #20

"Steamy Iceburg."

Biagio Lerario #22

"Leaner."

Mackenzie MacEachern #19

"Leaner."


Chris Nell #31

"Put a 'Wreck it Ralph' sticker on Thomas's helment."

Christian Neumann #4

"Filling a kid's stick with water."

Charlie O'Connor #21

"I don't pull pranks."

Ray Pigozzi #23

"Wet Willy."

Patrick Polino #17

"Toothpaste on someone's face while they were sleeping."

Alex Roos #28

"Lean a bucket of water on the door and have them open the door and it spills."

Alex Sakellaropoulous #1

"Hiding Chuck's equipment."

Jaccob Slavin #7

"Tied their shoes together."

Landon Smith #12

"I put blue Gatorade in a Windex bottle and drank it in front of my mom."

Drew Smolcynski #18

"Leaner/Steamy iceburg."

Nolan Valleau #9

"I don't do pranks, due to the fact that they are dangerous."

Johnny Wingels #5

"Clear tape on skate blades so they fall."

Don't Miss Out!!!

Let's Talk Jerseys!!

Hey Steel Fans...BID ON YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER'S GAME WORN JERSEY!!

The Chicago Steel are excited to announce that the white game worn jerseys are up for auction.

Bidding starts at $125.00 and increases at a minimum of $10.00 increments. Below is a list of possible jerseys that you can bid on!!

                                 

#1 Alex Sakellaropoulos

#3 Joel Benson

#4 Christian Neumann

#5 Johnny Wingles

#7 Jaccob Slavin

#9 Nolan Valeau

#10 Thomas Ebbing

#12 Landon Smith

#15 Tyler Hill

#16 Tim Davison

#17 Patrick Polino

#18 Drew Smolcynski

#19 Mackenzie MacEachern

#20 Woody Hudson

#21 Charlie O’Connor

#22 Biagio Lerario

#23 Ray Pigozzi

#24 Billy Eiserman

#25 Christopher Dodero

#26 Danny Fetzer

#27 Tyler Heinonen

#28 Alex Roos

#31 Chris Nell

#44 Michael Holland 

     

Phone and e-mail bids will be accepted until 12pm (noon) on Saturday, April 6th.  You can call 630.594.1162 or email johnm@chicagosteelhockeyteam.com with your bid!

Bidding ends on Saturday, April 6th at the end of the second intermission of Steel game as they take on the Youngstown Phantoms.  Puck Drop is at 7:05 and tickets are going quick, so get yours now by calling 630.594.1161 or at http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

March's Aviation Universe Player of the Month...

Tyler Heinonen!!

Bensenville, IL (April 1st, 2013) — The Chicago Steel would like to announce that Tyler Heinonen has been named the Aviation Universe Player of the Month for March.

A 6-foot, 182-pound forward, Heinonen registered six goals and four assists last month, including two goals, with one being shorthanded, and an assist against Muskegon on Mar. 29, and two goals, one once again being shorthanded, and two assists against Team USA on Mar. 30. Heinonen has registered twelve points since being acquired from the Muskegon Lumberjacks in a trade on Feb. 6.

Tyler Heinonen is a hard working, highly skilled, and motivated individual who has been a positive asset to the organization both on and off the ice. Heinonen will play collegiately at Michigan Tech University beginning in the fall of 2013

Aviation Universe is Chicago's Aviation Emporium, and your local shop for all things aviation, including kid’s toys, collectible models, unique gifts and pilot supplies. Aviation Universe is conveniently located across from the Metra station in downtown Bensenville. Stop by and try our free flight simulator!  For more information and hours of operation, please visit www.aviationuniverse.us/shop/ or call 630-350-7913.