What league does Chicago Steel play in?

Chicago Steel play in the USHL.

When was Chicago Steel founded?

Chicago Steel was founded in 2000 in Chicago, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Chicago Steel based?

Chicago Steel is based in Chicago, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Chicago Steel?

The head coach of Chicago Steel is Wil Nichol.

What arena does Chicago Steel play in?

Chicago Steel play their home games at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago, IL, USA.

What are the team colors of Chicago Steel?

The team colors of Chicago Steel are Red + White + Black.

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2004-2005 Chicago Steel Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Shane Connelly (G)	39	1987	Cheltenham, PA, USA	5'9"	176	L
		Billy Sauer (G)	38	1988	Rochester, NY, USA	6'2"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Pat Bowen (D)	40	1985	Marshfield, MA, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#42	Cody Lampl (D)	40	1986	Ketchum, ID, USA	5'10"	192	R
		Sami Liimatainen (D)	39	1987	Riverside, IL, USA	5'11"	165	-
		Joe Loprieno (D)	39	1986	Bloomington, IL, USA	6'3"	205	R
		Jon Ralph (D)	41	1984	Johannesburg, RSA	5'11"	170	R
		Kevin Roeder (D)	40	1986	Glenview, IL, USA	5'9"	194	R
		David Sloane (D/RW)	41	1985	Ambler, PA, USA	6'4"	220	R
		Mike Van Wagner (D)	40	1986	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'3"	220	R
FORWARDS
		Nathaniel Brooks (LW)	40	1986	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Dan Charleston (RW)	41	1984	Oak Forest, IL, USA	5'8"	181	L
		Chris Clackson (C)	39	1987	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Matt Clackson (RW/LW)	41	1985	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Ryan Devito (F)	39	1987	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	190	-
		T.J. Fox (C)	42	1984	Oswego, NY, USA	6'1"	196	L
		Zach Harbour (F)	41	1984	Naperville, IL, USA	5'10"	183	-
		Dan Kissel (LW)	39	1987	Crestwood, IL, USA	5'9"	174	L
		Eric Lampe (C)	40	1986	Madison, WI, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Justin Lewandowski (RW)	40	1985	Naperville, IL, USA	5'9"	181	R
		David Marshall (RW)	41	1985	Buffalo, MN, USA	5'11"	183	R
		Ryan Olidis (LW)	40	1986	Uxbridge, ON, CAN	5'11"	207	L
		Nathan Perkovich (RW/C)	40	1985	Canton, MI, USA	6'5"	220	R
		Dan Ryan, Jr. (F)	38	1987	Niles, IL, USA	6'1"	181	-
	#7	Eric Slais (F)	40	1985	Fenton, MO, USA	6'2"	187	L
		Kevin Swallow (RW)	40	1986	Mount Pleasant, MI, USA	6'0"	181	R
		John Swanson (LW)	40	1985	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
		Alan Thompson (F)	41	1984	Gilford, NH, USA	6'1"	190	L
		Chris Walsh (F)	41	1985	Northville, MI, USA	6'0"	179	R

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 18Av Age: 18.96 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2004-2005 Chicago Steel Staff

GM/Head CoachWil Nichol
Asst. CoachBarry Schutte
Goaltending CoachChris Economou
Head Equipment ManagerJerry Fleck

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Chicago Steel Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Black
Town: Chicago, IL, USA Map
Founded: 2000

2004-2005 Chicago Steel Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
3 players

Experience

Chicago Steel: 1 830 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Fifth Third Arena
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Capacity: 2 000
Construction Year: 2017

Chicago Steel Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/04/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Chicago Steel	USNTDP Juniors	6 - 8	USHL
04/04/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	USNTDP Juniors	5 - 2	USHL
03/28/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Chicago Steel	4 - 6	USHL
03/28/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Chicago Steel	7 - 1	USHL
03/22/2026 08:05 PM UTC	Chicago Steel	Green Bay Gamblers	5 - 8	USHL

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Maxwell Dessner (D)

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Jake Caffrey (F)

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Harrison Smith (F)

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Rylan Aufderheide (D)

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Ryland Rooney (F)

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05/13/2026

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Jonas Kemps (D)

Leaving forSeattle Thunderbirds

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05/09/2026

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Wyatt Herres (D)

Leaving forSarnia Sting

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Chicago Steel History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	62	27	27	-	-	8	200	223	62	1	7	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	USHL	62	20	36	-	-	6	187	251	46	0.74	8	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	USHL	62	27	28	-	-	7	209	256	61	0.98	6	First round loss
2022-2023	USHL	62	39	18	-	-	5	275	227	83	1.34	1	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	USHL	62	39	13	-	-	10	254	196	88	1.42	1	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	USHL	54	38	11	-	-	5	265	185	81	1.5	1	Champion
2019-2020	USHL	49	41	7	-	-	1	242	136	83	1.69	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	37	21	-	-	4	243	207	78	1.26	2	Final loss
2017-2018	USHL	60	28	25	-	-	7	219	218	63	1.05	6	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	USHL	60	38	17	-	-	5	196	144	81	1.35	1	Champion
2015-2016	USHL	60	27	26	-	-	4	168	168	61	1.02	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	USHL	60	30	27	-	-	3	199	209	63	1.05	6	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	USHL	60	29	27	-	-	4	179	195	62	1.03	7	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	USHL	64	29	31	-	-	4	179	212	62	0.97	-	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	USHL	60	25	31	-	-	4	177	210	54	0.9	7	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	USHL	60	9	43	-	-	8	103	248	26	0.43	8	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	USHL	60	24	30	0	-	6	178	212	54	0.9	10	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	USHL	60	31	27	0	-	2	194	213	64	1.07	8	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	USHL	60	32	22	0	-	6	218	199	70	1.17	6	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	USHL	60	12	46	0	-	2	150	253	26	0.43	12	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	USHL	60	18	36	0	-	6	163	243	42	0.7	11	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	USHL	60	26	29	0	-	5	165	187	57	0.95	8	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	USHL	60	34	22	0	-	4	190	165	72	1.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	USHL	60	26	28	0	-	6	178	204	58	0.97	9	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	USHL	61	29	24	0	-	8	191	209	66	1.08	8	-
2000-2001	USHL	56	21	30	0	-	5	182	232	47	0.84	10	-

Chicago Steel Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2015-2016	JCWC	3	3	0	-	0	0	12	3	9	3	1	Bronze game win

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent USHL Entry Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#5	Cole Peters (D)	07/09/2007	East Amherst, NY, USA	6'2"	201 lbs
1	#11	Arseni Savin (F)	05/07/2009	St. Petersburg, RUS	6'5"	196 lbs
2	#21	Stepan Houdek (G)	07/15/2007	Praha, CZE	6'3"	179 lbs
3	#46	Joey Habbe (D)	08/18/2008	Rapid City, SD, USA	6'4"	205 lbs
7	#109	Niklas Helppi (F)	04/20/2009	Oulu, FIN	6'3"	198 lbs
8	#124	Jacob Lukes (F)	Invalid Date	Elk Grove Village, IL, USA	5'11"	165 lbs
9	#139	Oliver Kanat (G)	06/27/2008	-	6'0"	185 lbs
10	#154	Cal Grilz (D)	10/03/2007	Stillwater, MN, USA	6'4"	223 lbs
11	#169	Cameron Merrick (D)	11/10/2007	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	179 lbs
12	#184	Jake Caffrey (F)	09/29/2007	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'0"	192 lbs
13	#199	Aidan Ryan (D)	06/16/2009	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'4"	170 lbs
14	#214	Graham Karlsen (G)	04/22/2009	Elk River, MN, USA	6'5"	185 lbs
15	#229	Nikita Bloch (F)	03/30/2009	-	5'11"	179 lbs
2025
1	#2	Garrett Lindberg (D)	03/08/2007	Moorhead, MN, USA	5'10"	198 lbs
5	#67	Sam Caulfield (G)	08/29/2006	Needham, MA, USA	6'3"	185 lbs
6	#90	Jayden Kurtz (D)	12/30/2007	Rogers, MN, USA	6'3"	194 lbs
8	#129	Dustin Willhöft (F)	01/09/2007	Kohtla-Järve, EST	5'7"	130 lbs
9	#144	Michal Marsalek (D)	06/27/2008	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'2"	179 lbs
10	#159	Filip Novák (F)	03/07/2008	Chomutov, CZE	6'1"	198 lbs
11	#174	Jonathan Lanza (D)	03/10/2005	Winthrop, MA, USA	6'0"	196 lbs
12	#189	Arseni Radkov (G)	08/05/2007	Mogilev, BLR	6'4"	203 lbs
13	#204	Joe Erickson (F)	04/21/2008	Mound, MN, USA	6'5"	201 lbs
14	#219	Kyle Greene (F)	11/29/2006	Paradise, NL, CAN	6'0"	168 lbs
15	#234	Jason Millett (D)	06/01/2007	North Conway, NH, USA	5'11"	190 lbs
2024
1	#5	Charles Pardue (F)	01/05/2006	Winnetka, IL, USA	5'10"	172 lbs
1	#10	Noah Lapointe (D)	06/05/2006	Burr Ridge, IL, USA	6'0"	196 lbs
4	#50	John Parsons (G)	01/15/2006	Ithaca, NY, USA	6'3"	194 lbs
5	#65	Eric Nilson (F)	05/11/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
8	#112	Wilson Björck (F)	01/13/2006	Stockholm, SWE	6'0"	176 lbs
9	#127	Marco Senerchia (D)	07/04/2007	Greenville, RI, USA	5'10"	161 lbs
10	#142	Benson Grande (F)	05/18/2007	Fargo, ND, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
11	#157	Indiana Grossbard (F)	12/21/2007	New York, NY, USA	5'9"	150 lbs
12	#172	Jakob Ihs-Wozniak (F)	02/01/2007	Adelaide, AUS	6'3"	190 lbs
13	#187	Zach Spagnuolo (D)	04/08/2007	Allen, TX, USA	6'1"	190 lbs

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