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 Geneva, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Chicago Steel based?

Chicago Steel is based in Geneva, 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 Mark Adams.

What arena does Chicago Steel play in?

Chicago Steel play their home games at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, IL, USA.

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2009-2010 Chicago Steel Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Fyodor Dushkin (G)	35	1991	Rovno, UKR	5'11"	165	L
		Nick Pisellini (G)	35	1990	Itasca, IL, USA	6'1"	187	L
	#30	Connor Wilson (G)	34	1991	Cary, NC, USA	5'10"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Mark Adams (D)"C"		1991	Boxford, MA, USA	6'3"	209	R
	#16	Jake Chelios (D)	34	1991	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	198	L
		Richard Coyne (D)	34	1991	Cave Creek, AZ, USA	6'1"	216	R
		Mike Gunn (D)	33	1992	Livonia, MI, USA	6'3"	201	L
		Peter Hand (D)	32	1993	Schenectady, NY, USA	5'9"	225	R
		Dan Kolomatis (D)	34	1991	Basking Ridge, NJ, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Kevin Lind (D)	33	1992	Homer Glen, IL, USA	6'3"	220	L
	#3	Jamie Oleksiak (D)	33	1992	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'7"	251	L
		Trevor Owens (D)	32	1993	Raleigh, NC, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Patrick Raley (D)	36	1989	Inverness, IL, USA	6'0"	194	R
		Zack Rall (D)	33	1992	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	194	L
		Charlie Thauwald (D)	35	1990	Rochester, MN, USA	6'3"	225	R
		Mitch Witek (D)	34	1992	Downers Grove, IL, USA	6'1"	205	L
		Ian Young (D)	34	1992	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#10	Darik Angeli (C/RW)	35	1990	Lakewood, CO, USA	6'3"	203	R
		Mark Anthoine (LW)	35	1990	Lewiston, ME, USA	5'10"	194	L
		Jay Camper (C/RW)	34	1991	Rocky River, OH, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#13	Alex Carpenter (F)	34	1991	Portage, MI, USA	5'8"	165	L
		Cory Czarnik (C)	32	1993	Washington, MI, USA	5'10"	154	L
		Theo Di Pauli (C/LW)	32	1993	Bolzano, ITA	5'9"	181	L
		Matthew Esposito (F)	33	1992	Fayetteville, NY, USA	6'0"	170	R
	#21	Sahir Gill (C/LW)	33	1992	Terrace, BC, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		Cole Gunner (RW)	35	1990	Richfield, MN, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#14	Alex Krushelnyski (LW/RW)	35	1990	Los Angeles, CA, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Andrei Kuchin (LW)	34	1991	Elektrougli, RUS	5'10"	192	L
		Billy Latta (F)	35	1990	West Chester, PA, USA	5'8"	170	R
		Danny Mattson (LW/C)	35	1990	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'10"	174	R
		Mac Olson (F)	34	1991	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	5'10"	181	L
		T.J. Sarcona (LW)	33	1992	West Islip, NY, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Andrew Schmit (RW)	34	1991	Grafton, WI, USA	6'5"	236	R
		Alex Simonson (F)	35	1990	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'3"	190	R
		Greg Wolfe (C/RW)	35	1990	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	5'10"	183	R
	#17	Brendan Woods (LW/C)	33	1992	Palmyra, PA, USA	6'4"	209	L

Position: G: 2, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 18.06 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2009-2010 Chicago Steel Staff

Head CoachSteve Poapst
Asst. CoachKelly Gee
Asst. CoachJon Waibel
Head ScoutMatt Moran

Team Staff History

2009-2010 Chicago Steel Captains

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Mark Adams

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Chicago Steel Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Geneva, IL, USA Map
Founded: 2000

2009-2010 Chicago Steel Roster Facts

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32 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Chicago Steel: 1 554 GP
KHL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Fox Valley Ice Arena
Location: Geneva, IL
Capacity: 2 800
Construction Year: -

Chicago Steel Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Tri-City Storm	-	USHL
02/14/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Waterloo Black Hawks	Chicago Steel	-	USHL
02/07/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Muskegon Lumberjacks	Chicago Steel	2 - 4	USHL
02/07/2026 12:10 AM UTC	Muskegon Lumberjacks	Chicago Steel	5 - 2	USHL
02/01/2026 09:05 PM UTC	Chicago Steel	Muskegon Lumberjacks	6 - 3	USHL

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Cade Strom (F)

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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	43	19	17	-	-	7	138	153	45	1.05	7	-
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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