When was Chicago Express founded?

Chicago Express was founded in 2010 in Hoffman Estates, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Chicago Express based?

Chicago Express is based in Hoffman Estates, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Chicago Express?

The head coach of Chicago Express is Steve Martinson.

Who is the captain of Chicago Express?

The captain of Chicago Express is Nathan Lutz.

What arena does Chicago Express play in?

Chicago Express play their home games at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL, USA.

Who is the general manager of Chicago Express?

The general manager of Chicago Express is Wade Welsh.

What are the team colors of Chicago Express?

The team colors of Chicago Express are Navy Blue + Gray + Sky Blue.

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2011-2012 Season

Chicago Express are 34-26-12 in the 2011-12 ECHL season with 80 points, 2nd in the Eastern Conference: North Division and 12th overall.

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2011-2012 Chicago Express Roster

Chicago Express — 2011-2012 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	James Beaver (G)	56	1969	OH, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#30	Brody Cavanaugh (G)	33	1993	Mattawan, MI, USA	-	-	-
	#31	Paul Dainton (G)	39	1986	Halifax, NS, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#1	Jared DeMichiel (G)	41	1985	Avon, CT, USA	6'1"	181	R
	#30	Marc-Antoine Gélinas (G)	37	1989	St-Étienne, QC, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#30	Matt Horst (G)	41	1984	Charleston, SC, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#31	Rob Madore (G)	38	1988	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'10"	179	L
	#31	Peter Mannino (G)	42	1984	Farmington Hills, MI, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#47	Rob Nolan (G)	40	1985	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#47	Brooks Ostergard (G)	39	1987	Chagrin Falls, OH, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#30	Greg Ozubko (G)	62	1963	Duluth, GA, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#31	Tom Schaul (G)	42	1984	Park Ridge, IL, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#30	Eric Swanick (G)	35	1991	Brick Township, NJ, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#30	Allen York (G)	37	1989	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Josh Burrows (D)	38	1988	Prairie Grove, IL, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#6	Darcy Campbell (D)	42	1984	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#5	Steven Delisle (D)	36	1990	Lévis, QC, CAN	6'6"	234	R
	#4	Taylor Ellington (D)	37	1988	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#12	Dan Henningson (D)	42	1984	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#7	Scott Lehman (D)	40	1986	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#44	Nathan Lutz (D)"C"	48	1978	Mistatim, SK, CAN	6'2"	225	L
	#42	Brett Motherwell (D)	40	1986	St. Charles, IL, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#5	Trent Palm (D)	38	1988	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#2	Drew Paris (D)	38	1988	Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	#24	Evan Stephens (D)	38	1987	Bessemer, MI, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#24	Matt Tomassoni (D)	37	1989	Carol Stream, IL, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#3	Scott Wietecha (D)	39	1987	Wolverine Lake, MI, USA	6'1"	203	R
	#8	Jonathan Zion (D)	45	1981	Nepean, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
FORWARDS
	#20	Drew Akins (C)	40	1985	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#14	Joe Cucci (C)	40	1986	Melrose Park, IL, USA	5'10"	183	R
	#28	Devin DiDiomete (LW)	38	1988	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#19	Tyler Donati (RW/LW)	40	1986	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#16	Mike Embach (LW)	38	1988	Orland Park, IL, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#72	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	40	1986	Lévis, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#26	Matt Gingera (F)	38	1987	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#93	Maxim Grachyov (LW)	38	1988	Novosibirsk, RUS	5'11"	203	L
	#14	Ryley Grantham (C)	38	1988	Hanna, AB, CAN	6'3"	207	L
	#98	Chaz Johnson (RW)	42	1984	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	216	R
	#18	Tyler Johnson (C)	37	1989	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'9"	168	R
	#7	Anthony Maiani (C)	37	1989	Shelby Township, MI, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#17	Aaron Marvin (C)	38	1988	Warroad, MN, USA	6'2"	192	L
	#15	Kyler Moje (C)	38	1987	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#9	Kyle Ostrow (RW)	39	1987	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#27	Chad Painchaud (RW)	40	1986	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#20	Danick Paquette (RW)	36	1990	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	216	R
	#22	Blair Riley (RW/LW)	40	1985	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	216	R
	#25	Bobby Robins (RW)	45	1981	Rhinelander, WI, USA	6'1"	220	R
	#15	Tony Romano (RW/C)	38	1988	Smithtown, NY, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#26	Johan Ryd (F)	36	1989	Stockholm, SWE	5'11"	198	L
	#21	Tim Spencer (C/LW)	40	1986	Carnduff, SK, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#7	Mike Thomas (LW/RW)	36	1990	New Maryland, NB, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#10	Yannick Tifu (C)	42	1984	Brossard, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
Position: G: 13, D: 12, F: 20Av Age: 26.27 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2011-2012 Chicago Express Staff

Head CoachSteve Martinson
Asst. CoachTony Martino
General ManagerWade Welsh
Player-Asst. CoachNathan Lutz
Asst. General ManagerRay Kincaid
Franchise OwnerCraig Drecktrah
Head Athletic TrainerMike Schroeder
Head Equipment ManagerBrian Schmidt
PresidentWade Welsh

Team Staff History

2011-2012 Chicago Express Captains

"C"

Nathan Lutz

Team Captaincy History

2011-2012 Chicago Express Demographics

Chicago Express Facts

Plays in: -
Team Colors: Navy Blue + Gray + Sky Blue
Town: Hoffman Estates, IL, USA Map
Founded: 2010

2011-2012 Chicago Express Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
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Experience

Chicago Express: 1 211 GP
NHL: 19 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 15 GP
Liiga: 50 GP
KHL: 13 GP
Czechia: 12 GP
AHL: 1 868 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Sears Centre Arena
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Capacity: 9 400
Construction Year: 2006

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Latest Transactions

Chicago Express — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/17/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Jonathan Zion (D)	GKS Tychy	Details
09/13/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Brooks Ostergard (G)	Orlando Solar Bears	Details
09/06/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Anthony Maiani (F)	Allen Americans	Details
08/25/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Lutz (D)	Wichita Thunder	Details
08/07/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Mike Embach (F)	Cincinnati Cyclones	Details
08/02/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Kyle Ostrow (F)	Colorado Eagles	Details
07/25/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Devin DiDiomete (F)	Cardiff Devils	Details
07/24/2012	Confirmed	leaving	Matt Tomassoni (D)	Iserlohn Roosters	Details

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Chicago Express History and Standings

Chicago Express — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2011-2012	ECHL	72	34	26	-	-	12	216	234	80	1.11	2	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Chicago Express — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Yannick Tifu (F)	2026-2027	Farnham Cuisine Action	LHSE	3	1	3	4	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Chicago Express — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2011-2012	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.27

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tyler Donati (F)	46	14	47	61
2.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	72	19	25	44
3.	Aaron Marvin (F)	65	11	27	38
4.	Darcy Campbell (D)	61	8	29	37
5.	Chaz Johnson (F)	64	20	15	35

Franchise All-Time Goals

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Chaz Johnson (F)	64	20	15	35
2.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	72	19	25	44
3.	Tyler Donati (F)	46	14	47	61
4.	Scott Wietecha (D)	54	14	13	27
5.	Mike Embach (F)	60	13	13	26

Franchise All-Time Assists

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tyler Donati (F)	46	14	47	61
2.	Darcy Campbell (D)	61	8	29	37
3.	Aaron Marvin (F)	65	11	27	38
4.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	72	19	25	44
5.	Kyle Ostrow (F)	59	11	20	31

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Devin DiDiomete (F)	41	11	27	277
2.	Chaz Johnson (F)	64	20	35	132
3.	Bobby Robins (F)	28	7	15	123
4.	Nathan Lutz (D)	72	6	13	121
5.	Darcy Campbell (D)	61	8	37	87

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	72	19	25	44
2.	Nathan Lutz (D)	72	6	7	13
3.	Aaron Marvin (F)	65	11	27	38
4.	Chaz Johnson (F)	64	20	15	35
5.	Darcy Campbell (D)	61	8	29	37

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tyler Donati (F)	46	14	61	1.33
2.	Blair Riley (F)	15	7	16	1.07
3.	Maxim Grachyov (F)	27	8	27	1.00
4.	Danick Paquette (F)	13	7	11	0.85
5.	Chad Painchaud (F)	27	11	22	0.81

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tyler Donati (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	46	14	47	61	1.33	29
2.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	72	19	25	44	0.61	70
3.	Aaron Marvin (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	65	11	27	38	0.58	49
4.	Darcy Campbell (D)	2011-2012	ECHL	61	8	29	37	0.61	87
5.	Chaz Johnson (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	64	20	15	35	0.55	132

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chaz Johnson (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	64	20	15	35	0.55	132
2.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	72	19	25	44	0.61	70
3.	Tyler Donati (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	46	14	47	61	1.33	29
4.	Scott Wietecha (D)	2011-2012	ECHL	54	14	13	27	0.50	69
5.	Mike Embach (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	60	13	13	26	0.43	41

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tyler Donati (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	46	14	47	61	1.33	29
2.	Darcy Campbell (D)	2011-2012	ECHL	61	8	29	37	0.61	87
3.	Aaron Marvin (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	65	11	27	38	0.58	49
4.	Pierre-Luc Faubert (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	72	19	25	44	0.61	70
5.	Kyle Ostrow (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	59	11	20	31	0.53	23

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Chicago Express — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Devin DiDiomete (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	41	11	16	27	0.66	277
2.	Chaz Johnson (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	64	20	15	35	0.55	132
3.	Bobby Robins (F)	2011-2012	ECHL	28	7	8	15	0.54	123
4.	Nathan Lutz (D)	2011-2012	ECHL	72	6	7	13	0.18	121
5.	Darcy Campbell (D)	2011-2012	ECHL	61	8	29	37	0.61	87

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Started to play in 2011-2012 season. Folded after 2011-2012 season.