Jimmy Dowd, Jr. leads the Chicago Steel over the weekend
The Chicago Steel beat the Madison Capitols 4–0 behind the stellar goaltending by Victor Ostman on Friday only to fall to the Des Moines Buccaneers 7–6 the following night. Jimmy… Read more »
Category Archives: Ray Napientek
Chicago Steel drop two in Cedar Rapids, ending 13-game winning streak
The Chicago Steel dropped both games in Cedar Rapids this past weekend, snapping their 13-game winning streak. With the losses, Chicago found themselves on the wrong side of the scoresheet… Read more »
Catching up with Chicago’s 2019 NHL Entry Draft selections
Chicago “won the lottery” with the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, moving up from potentially the 12th pick. Additionally, General Manager Stan Bowman made an obvious… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 11 – “Mid” season discussion
The-Rink.com host “Gatekeeper” gets together with Blackhawks and Steel writer Ray Napientek to discuss the state of the team at the all-star break. What are the Blackhawks at the… Read more »
Steel win 11th straight, four ranked for NHL Draft by Future Considerations Hockey
CHICAGO SWEEP FIGHTING SAINTS IN DUBUQUE The Chicago Steel needed some late game heroics on Saturday but the first-place Steel won both games on the road against the Dubuque Fighting… Read more »
Chicago Steel wins the inaugural Frosty Cup
The Chicago Steel extended their winning streak to nine games with a 7–2 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers in the inaugural 2020 USHL Frosty Cup at the Cotton Bowl… Read more »
Along the Boards: Chicago wakes up to defeat Detroit 4–2.
The once storied rivalry between Chicago and Detroit has fallen to the levels of not even being a must watch game anymore. Fans will always chant “Detroit Sucks” but one… Read more »
Chicago Steel sweep the Tri-City Storm this past weekend
The Chicago Steel won both games this weekend to keep sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, the Tri-City Storm outshot the Steel but Chicago came… Read more »
RECAP: Vegas too much for Chicago in 5–1 beatdown
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game with the Vegas Golden Knights having picked up a point in three straight games. Vegas had been handed a tough 5–0 defeat at the… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago surrenders three-goal lead late in Boston, but win in overtime 4-3
The Boston Bruins entered tonight’s contest with a 12–0–4 record this season on home ice, looking like a potential Stanley Cup contender. The Blackhawks have lost six of their last… Read more »
Chicago Steel split weekend with Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel outshot the Muskegon Lumberjacks on Friday but fell to the visitors 6–4. Chicago got their revenge on the road the following night, besting the Lumberjacks 4–3 in… Read more »
Greg Moore named Head Coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies
Chicago Steel Head Coach Greg Moore has accepted the position with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, stepping into the same role with the Toronto Maple Leaf affiliate…. Read more »
Steel weekend recap: Four to represent Team USA, Brisson earns Forward of the Week
Weekend recap The Chicago Steel won both games over the weekend in Sioux City to keep a strangle hold on first place in the Eastern Conference of the USHL. On… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
7:30 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (4–3–2, .934 save percentage, 2.51 goals against average) Carolina —Petr Mrazek (9–3–1, .904 save percentage, 2.62 goals against average)… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago defeats Vegas 5–3 in entertaining fashion
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights on a three-game point streak. The visitors have been playing their best hockey in those three games and have… Read more »
Uula Ruikka named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel defenseman Uula Ruikka helped lead his team to home and away victories this past weekend, earning the USHL’s Defenseman of the Week honor. Ruikka scored twice and added… Read more »
Colangelo paces Chicago in sweep of Madison
The Chicago Steel swept the Madison Capitols this past weekend with two excellent offensive and defensive showings. Chicago bested Madison 3–1 with the game-winning goal coming from forward Sam Colangelo,… Read more »
Chicago Steel split weekend, Power and Ostman named players of the week
The Chicago Steel outplayed the Youngstown Phantoms in all facets of the game but fell to the visitor 4–2 at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday night. The Steel outshot… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 3 – The more things change, the more they stay the same
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” is joined again by staff writers Ray Napientek and Juliana Nikac to talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are 2-4-2 after losing to… Read more »
Chicago Steel salvage point against Team USA, fall to Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel looked to keep their hot start going early this season with back-to-back home games against the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Team USA, but could only muster one point… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 2 – The regular season begins
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” are joined by staff member and Chicago Steel head writer Ray Napientek to talk about the first two games of the Blackhawks regular season…. Read more »
Steel’s three aces too much for the Gamblers, Chicago wins 3–1
The Chicago Steel opened up their home schedule with a 3–1 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Saturday. Goals from forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Mathieu… Read more »
Chicago Steel beat Sioux City and Sioux Falls at USHL Classic
The Chicago Steel opened up the 2019–20 regular season with a pair of victories at the USHL Fall Classic in Pennsylvania. On Friday, Chicago received two goals from forward Gunnarwolfe… Read more »
Chicago Steel announce roster before the USHL Fall Classic
The Chicago Steel have finalized their 23 man roster as the 2019–20 season kicks off with the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 28 and 29. On… Read more »
RECAP: The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers
The-Rink thanks you for tuning in for the Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers series over the last five and a half weeks. But, in case you missed any… Read more »