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 Steve Poapst.

Who is the captain of Chicago Steel?

The captain of Chicago Steel is Mike Walsh.

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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2008-2009 Season

Chicago Steel were 31-27-2 in the 2008-09 USHL season with 64 points, 8th overall.

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2008-2009 Chicago Steel Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Martin Ausserhofer (G)	38	1988	Brunico, ITA	5'9"	168	L
		Nicholas Bonin (G)	37	1989	La Grange Park, IL, USA	6'1"	159	-
		Matthew Delaney (G)	36	1990	Houston, TX, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Nick Holmes (G)	36	1990	Bartlett, IL, USA	6'0"	154	L
		Nick Pisellini (G)	36	1990	Itasca, IL, USA	6'1"	187	L
		Hudson Stremmel (G)	35	1991	Reno, NV, USA	6'0"	185	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Philip Buonocore (D)	37	1989	Westfield, NJ, USA	5'11"	181	L
		Ben Hughes (D)	35	1991	Jacksonville, FL, USA	6'0"	185	R
		Dan Kolomatis (D)	35	1991	Basking Ridge, NJ, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Brett Kostolansky (D)	36	1990	Denver, CO, USA	5'10"	181	L
		Kevin Lind (D)	34	1992	Homer Glen, IL, USA	6'3"	220	L
	#7	John Moore (D)	35	1990	Winnetka, IL, USA	6'1"	212	L
		Max Nicastro (D)	36	1990	Thousand Oaks, CA, USA	6'2"	190	R
		Jamie Oleksiak (D)	33	1992	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'7"	251	L
	#5	Philip Samuelsson (D)	35	1991	Leksand, SWE	6'2"	194	L
		Charlie Thauwald (D)	35	1990	Rochester, MN, USA	6'3"	225	R
		Mike Walsh (D)"C"	37	1989	Vernon Hills, IL, USA	5'10"	194	R
FORWARDS
		Eric Alexander (F)	37	1989	Kentwood, MI, USA	6'2"	205	R
		Mark Anthoine (LW)	36	1990	Lewiston, ME, USA	5'10"	194	L
		Josh Balch (LW)	36	1990	Wilmette, IL, USA	5'9"	181	L
		Brett Beebe (F)	36	1990	Redondo Beach, CA, USA	6'0"	198	R
		Alex Carpenter (F)	35	1991	Portage, MI, USA	5'8"	165	L
		Dean Chelios (LW)	37	1989	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Armand de Swardt (F)	35	1990	Plano, TX, USA	6'5"	209	L
		Nicholas Deresky (C)	37	1989	Stanhope, NJ, USA	5'10"	174	L
		Andrew Fitzstephens (F)	36	1990	Schoolcraft, MI, USA	6'0"	201	-
		Mark Goggin (C)	36	1990	Chicago, IL, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Josh Kesler (RW)	37	1989	Naperville, IL, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#27	Jak Knelman (F)"A"	38	1988	Edina, MN, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Tyler Kotlarz (RW)	35	1990	Hudsonville, MI, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#15	Alex Krushelnyski (LW/RW)	35	1990	Los Angeles, CA, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Matt Lindblad (C/LW)	36	1990	Evanston, IL, USA	5'11"	194	L
		Rob Linsmayer (C/RW)	36	1990	Winnetka, IL, USA	5'11"	216	R
	#71	Andrew Miller (C/RW)"A"	38	1988	Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Dominic Morrone (RW)	37	1989	Sewell, NJ, USA	5'11"	194	R
		Ryan Schnell (LW)	37	1989	Cary, IL, USA	6'3"	216	L
		Alex Simonson (F)	36	1990	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'3"	190	R
		Greg Wolfe (C/RW)	36	1990	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	5'10"	183	R

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2008-2009 Chicago Steel Staff

Head CoachSteve Poapst

Team Staff History

2008-2009 Chicago Steel Captains

"C"

Mike Walsh

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2008-2009 Chicago Steel Demographics

Chicago Steel Facts

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

2008-2009 Chicago Steel Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players
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1 player

Experience

Chicago Steel: 1 730 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
10/10/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Muskegon Lumberjacks	-	USHL
10/03/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Chicago Steel	Green Bay Gamblers	-	USHL
10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	Chicago Steel	-	USHL
09/20/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Omaha Lancers	Chicago Steel	3 - 6	USHL
09/19/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Lincoln Stars	4 - 3	USHL

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Nolan Shorter (F)

Leaving forUniv. of Notre Dame

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Trevor Shorter (D)

Leaving forUniv. of Notre Dame

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08/04/2026

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Arseni Savin (F)

Joining fromPittsburgh Stars 16U AAA

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08/03/2026

confirmed

Chase Pastor (G)

Joining fromWoodbridge Wolfpack 15U AAA

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07/29/2026

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Harrison Smith (F)

Leaving forUniv. of St. Thomas

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07/20/2026

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Luke Goukler (F)

Leaving forRPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.)

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07/17/2026

confirmed

Stepan Houdek (G)

Joining fromHC Plzen U20

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07/16/2026

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Cole Peters (D)

Joining fromMaryland Black Bears

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Chicago Steel History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	USHL	2	2	0	-	-	0	10	6	4	2	2	-
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

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kage Flory (D)	2026-2027	New York District	USA-S17	6	5	3	8	2
2.	Aleksi Halme (F)	2026-2027	Frederikshavn White Hawks	Metal Ligaen	7	5	3	8	0
3.	Ryland Rooney (F)	2026-2027	Northern Plains District	USA-S17	6	4	4	8	4
4.	Austin Magera (F)	2026-2027	Nürnberg Ice Tigers	DEL	3	3	2	5	4
5.	Aaro Vidgren (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	5	3	2	5	2
6.	Blake McLaughlin (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	3	3	1	4	2
7.	Ryland Rooney (F)	2026-2027	USA U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	2	2	4	2
8.	Nathan Chorlton (F)	2026-2027	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	USHL	2	1	3	4	0
9.	Junior Podein (F)	2026-2027	Spruce Grove Saints	BCHL	2	0	4	4	0
10.	James Scantlebury (F)	2026-2027	Québec Remparts	QMJHL	2	2	1	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	185 lbs	17.68
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.00
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	18.54
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.00
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	18.70

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sean Farrell (F)	97	44	113	157
2.	Jack Harvey (F)	173	75	65	140
3.	Matt Coronato (F)	96	66	59	125
4.	Dan Charleston (F)	143	41	83	124
5.	Andrew Miller (F)	117	46	77	123

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Harvey (F)	173	75	65	140
2.	Matt Coronato (F)	96	66	59	125
3.	Adam Fantilli (F)	103	55	55	110
4.	Nicholas Moldenhauer (F)	102	48	72	120
5.	Robert Mastrosimone (F)	114	47	58	105

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sean Farrell (F)	97	44	113	157
2.	Dan Charleston (F)	143	41	83	124
3.	Jake Livanavage (D)	152	10	80	90
4.	Andrew Miller (F)	117	46	77	123
5.	Jayden Perron (F)	121	41	76	117

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Matt Clackson (F)	98	15	34	378
2.	Alex Simonson (F)	90	7	15	333
3.	Peter Hand (D)	100	2	9	284
4.	Chris Clackson (F)	111	38	71	269
5.	Ryan Schnell (F)	75	7	20	244

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Topher Scott (F)	194	38	66	104
2.	Jack Harvey (F)	173	75	65	140
3.	Eric Slais (F)	170	32	58	90
4.	Eric Lampe (F)	166	31	42	73
5.	John Spetz (D)	164	24	54	78

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Macklin Celebrini (F)	50	46	86	1.72
2.	Sean Farrell (F)	97	44	157	1.62
3.	Harrison Smith (F)	2	0	3	1.50
4.	Brendan Brisson (F)	45	24	59	1.31
5.	Matt Coronato (F)	96	66	125	1.30

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sean Farrell (F)	2020-2021	53	29	101
2.	Macklin Celebrini (F)	2022-2023	50	46	86
3.	Matt Coronato (F)	2020-2021	51	48	85
4.	Andrew Miller (F)	2008-2009	58	32	82
5.	Nick Abruzzese (F)	2018-2019	62	29	80

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Matt Coronato (F)	2020-2021	51	48	85
2.	Macklin Celebrini (F)	2022-2023	50	46	86
3.	Jack Harvey (F)	2022-2023	62	40	74
4.	Adam Fantilli (F)	2021-2022	54	37	74
5.	Sam Lipkin (F)	2021-2022	59	36	71

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Sean Farrell (F)	2020-2021	53	72	101
2.	Nick Abruzzese (F)	2018-2019	62	51	80
3.	Andrew Miller (F)	2008-2009	58	50	82
4.	Jackson Blake (F)	2021-2022	61	50	77
5.	Jayden Perron (F)	2022-2023	61	48	72

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Matt Clackson (F)	2004-2005	56	25	270
2.	Brady Greco (D)	2002-2003	57	29	225
3.	Alex Simonson (F)	2009-2010	35	6	179
4.	Chris Clackson (F)	2005-2006	58	49	176
5.	Randy Guzior (F)	2005-2006	53	39	169

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"	203 lbs
8	#124	Jacob Lukes (F)	05/2009	Elk Grove Village, IL, USA	6'0"	174 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"	183 lbs
16	#244	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#259	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#274	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#289	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#304	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#319	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
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	6'0"	190 lbs
16	#249	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#264	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#279	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#294	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#309	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#324	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
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	5'9"	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
14	#202	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#217	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#232	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#247	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#262	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#277	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#292	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#307	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
22	#322	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
23	#337	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
24	#352	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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