Steel Face off against Team USA (U17) this Weekend
October 12, 2022 – United States Hockey League (USHL) – Chicago Steel News Release
GENEVA, ILLINOIS – The Chicago Steel finish up a stretch of three consecutive road games with a pair of contests against Team USA (U17) at USA Hockey Arena on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 this weekend.
Over the last three seasons, no junior teams in the world have produced more NHL draft picks than the Chicago Steel and Team USA.
Last weekend, the Steel were defeated 6-4 by the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Oct. 7 at Fox Valley Ice Arena but rebounded for a 6-4 win over the defending Eastern Conference champions, the Madison Capitols, on Oct. 8 at Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice Arena in Wisconsin.
In the two-game weekend, Steel forward and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nick Moldenhauer scored four goals including his first career USHL hat trick in the victory over the Capitols, securing the USHL Forward of the Week honor for the first time in his career.
Moldenhauer has totaled nine points (7G, 2A) through six games thus far in the 2022-2023 season, the most of any skater in the USHL.
Steel netminder Jack Stark made 42 stops in the victory against Madison, matching his career best. The Yale University commit has turned away 115 total shots in the early going this year, the second-most among all USHL goaltenders.
With five total matchups slated for this season, Chicago (4-2-0-0; 8 pts.) takes on Team USA (U17) (3-1-0-0; 6 pts.) for the first two this weekend with multiple family connections on the other bench.
Team USA forward Max Plante has tallied two helpers over his first two appearances for Team USA. Plante is the younger brother of Steel forward and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Zam Plante. Both brothers were part of Hermantown High last season, helping lead the Hawks to a Minnesota High School State Championship.
Steel defenseman Michael Hagens faces off against his younger brother, Team USA forward James Hagens who totaled a four-point night (2G, 2A) in a 6-4 victory against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the club’s most recent outing on Oct. 1 at ImOn Ice Arena in Iowa.
Both games may be streamed on FloHockey (subscription required) with free audio available on Mixlr.
The Steel will return home October 21 and 22 to take on the Youngstown Phantoms. Fans can bring their dogs to the game on Friday, October 21 for Pucks and Pups Night presented by PetSuites. On Saturday, October 22, the Steel pay tribute to Parks and Recreation by celebrating the Pawnee Harvest Festival. October 22 marks the first Slumberland Family Pack game of the season. Fans can get 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips, 4 sodas/waters and 4 chuck-a-pucks for just $50.
Single-game tickets start at just $10 and are available by calling 855-51-STEEL, purchasing at ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com or visiting the Steel box office at Fox Valley Ice Arena during business hours.
New for the 2022-2023 season, all Chicago Steel tickets will be digital and available on mobile devices. Fans should create their profile online. For more information on digital tickets for the Chicago Steel, click here.Fans attending this weekend’s games and all Steel home games this season are encouraged to purchase tickets prior to arriving at the arena to avoid any delays on game night.
Season ticket plans starting at 5 games for just $50 and group tickets and experiences are on sale now by calling 855-51-STEEL or emailing [email protected].
Chicago Steel Upcoming Schedule presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:
Friday, October 14 at Team USA (U17) (6:05 pm CT)
Saturday, October 15 at Team USA (U17) (6:05 pm CT)
Friday, October 21 vs. Youngstown Phantoms (7:05 pm CT) Pucks and Pups presented by PetSuites with Dog Costume Contest
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