Series preview: Chicago Steel vs. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (best-of-five) GAME 1 – CEDAR RAPIDS AT CHICAGO Saturday, April 20, at 7:05 p.m. GAME 2 – CEDAR RAPIDS AT CHICAGO Sunday, April 21, at 5:05 p.m…. Read more »
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Ruikka enjoys rookie season away from home, adds team-first attitude on defense
Chicago Steel defenseman Uula Ruikka has been a welcome addition to the team’s defensive unit after playing his first regular season in the USHL. The Oulu, Finland, native registered 12… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago clinches first-round bye with weekend sweep
Chicago 6, Central Illinois 5 The Chicago Steel scored three goals in a span of 1:40 of the third period and held off a late push by the Central Illinois… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 51 – Season Wrap / Draft Lottery
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” are joined by staff writers Mario Tirabassi, Eric Andrews, Ray Napientek to talk about the end of the Blackhawks season. The Blackhawks moved up from 12th to… Read more »
Moore guides Chicago to playoffs in first season behind the bench
Chicago Steel first-year head coach Greg Moore will guide his team into the Clark Cup Playoffs next week. With one weekend left in the regular season, Moore and his team… Read more »
USHL scoring leader Abruzzese braces for Clark Cup Playoffs, NHL Draft
Nick Abruzzese has quietly made a name for himself in his second season with the Chicago Steel. The crafty forward’s skills show up on the scoresheet most nights, but his… Read more »
Chicago beats San Jose 5–4, DeBrincat reaches 40 goals
The Chicago Blackhawks brought their slim playoff hopes into San Jose, looking to bounce back from their 1–0 whitewashing at the hands of the Arizona Coyotes. Head coach Jeremy Colliton… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago earns point, blanked by Cedar Rapids in overtime
The Chicago Steel (34–19–3–0, 71 points) lost a point in overtime to the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders (32–18–3–2, 69 points) keeping the Steel two points ahead of the RoughRiders for second… Read more »
Reid awarded USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel defenseman Luke Reid was named the USHL “Defenseman of the Week“ for the week of March 18–24. Read registered three points (1 assist, 2 goals) in three games… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Robbins, Mastrosimone Break Records, Help Lead Steel To Victories
Chicago 8, Green Bay 3 The Chicago Steel defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 8–3, on Friday, after falling behind 3–1 in the second period. The seven unanswered goals the Steel… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Steel Clinch Playoff Berth, Slavin Scores Twice
The Chicago Steel clinched their third straight Clark Cup Playoff appearance after defeating the Green Bay Gamblers 3–1. Forward Josiah Slavin scored twice in the first period, the second being… Read more »
Looking To The Steel Future: Chicago College Commitments
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the country. Since the USHL does not pay their players, members of the Chicago Steel can compete… Read more »
The Steel Deal: After Loss on Friday, Chicago Tops Dubuque on Saturday
The Chicago Steel split their weekend games, losing 4–3 to the Youngstown Phantoms, on Friday, then bounced back to defeat the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3–2. Forward Robert Mastrosimone scored three… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Abruzzese’s 100th Career Point Not Enough
Sioux Falls 7, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel jumped out to a 2–0 lead against the Sioux Falls Stampede, but a five goal second period by Sioux Falls did… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits Back-to-Back With Dubuque
The Chicago Steel played a home-and-home with the Dubuque Fighting Saints, with each home team taking the victory. On Friday, Dubuque bested the Steel, 5–3, while the Steel returned the… Read more »
From Unknown to Chicago, Slavin Making A Name For Himself
Chicago Steel forward Josiah Slavin is no stranger to Chicago, having been drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round of the 2018 NHL Draft. His trade to the… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits at Tri-City, Beats Omaha
Tri-City 5, Chicago 3 The Chicago Steel fell to the Tri-City Storm on Friday night 5–3. The Steel jumped out to a 3–2 lead but could not answer the Storm’s… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago Comeback Falls Short, Lose To Dallas 4–3
Chicago put themselves back into the playoff hunt in minds of some faithful, however, the Blackhawks are four points behind the Colorado Avalanche and today’s opponent Dallas Stars for the… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Beats Muskegon, Falls to Team USA
Chicago 6, Muskegon 1 The Chicago Steel defeated the Eastern Conference leading Muskegon Lumberjacks 6–1 behind their strong special teams play. Chicago scored three times on the man advantage and… Read more »
Abruzzese Named USHL Forward of the Week
Chicago Steel forward Nick Abruzzese has been named the USHL Forward of the Week for this past week (Feb 4-10). This is the second time Abruzzese has received the award…. Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits Sioux Road Trip
The Chicago Steel split their road trip this past weekend, losing to Sioux Falls 8–6 before beating Sioux City 5–3. With the split, Chicago moved their record to 26–14–1–0 (53… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits Weekend, Led By Robbins Shutout of Phantoms
Team USA 5, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel traveled to Plymouth, MI to take on Team USA U18, this past Friday, and lost a hard-fought contest 5–4. The loss snapped… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Beat Sabres 7–3
The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the ice tonight in Buffalo for their first meeting of the season. Chicago has won 12 of the last 13 games against the Sabres, including… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Sweeps Fargo, Extends Steak To Seven Games
Chicago 8, Fargo 2 The Chicago Steel opened the weekend dominating the Fargo Force 8–2 at Fox Valley Arena. Newly acquired Chicago Blackhawks’ forward prospect Josiah Slavin scored his first… Read more »
Pietroniro Named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel Captain Matteo Pietroniro has been named the USHL Defenseman of the Week for January 21 – 27. The honor is the first for Pietroniro in his USHL career…. Read more »