Chicago Steel News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Chicago Steel from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Chicago Steel, including key stories and in-depth articles.
2025-11-06, 15:27NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: James Scantlebury highlights unstoppable rookies
The USHL season is well and truly underway, and the next generation of young stars is making an early mark, led by the Chicago Steel’s James Scantlebury.
2025-09-18, 00:04NHL Prospects
USHL 2025-26 Season Preview: Can the Muskegon Lumberjacks be the first back-to-back champion in 30 years?
The puck is dropping on the USHL season, and we preview each team, highlight three key storylines, and lock in our awards predictions.
2025-03-10, 16:55USHLUSHL Stock Watch: Bruno Idžan’s scoring fueled by clever habits
Sebastian High breaks down the risers and fallers in the USHL..
2025-02-18, 13:26Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Is Michael Hage the steal of the 2024 draft?
Michael Hage has been turning heads in the NCAA this year. Is he trending to be the steal of the 2024 class? Victor Nuño discusses his upside for fantasy and beyond.
2024-06-28, 15:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Michael Hage's dynamic rush game make him an exciting first-round prospect
Michael Hage could be the steal of the first round in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-03-20, 22:102024 NHL DraftMacklin Celebrini continues to shape history with Hobey Baker nomination
With his nomination for the Hobey Baker Award, Macklin Celebrini continues to re-write the history books in college hockey.
2024-03-05, 19:562024 NHL DraftUSHL Stock Watch: Mac Swanson opening up opportunities for himself in Fargo
Joey Padmanabhan checks in with his USHL stock watch, headlined by the Fargo Force forward.
2024-02-23, 01:002024 NHL DraftMichael Hage is fully healthy and ready to impress
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Chicago Steel centre and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Michael Hage on EP Rinkside.
2024-01-16, 19:302024 NHL Draft“In a game, it becomes different, they aren’t your friends out there": Emptying the notebook from the 2024 All-American Prospects Game
Sean Shapiro empties his notebook from the USA Hockey All-America game on Monday.
2023-11-11, 20:002024 NHL DraftThe Hagens brothers could be one of hockey's next great families
Russ Cohen talks to the hockey family of tomorrow in this exclusive interview on EP Rinkside.
2023-11-03, 21:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Max Plante's playmaking has his draft stock soaring
The November USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Trevor Connelly, Max Plante, Sacha Boisvert, Cole Eiserman, and Michael Hage
2023-10-22, 16:51Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: Mackie Samoskevich
In the Prospect Prospectives series, we’ll be looking at a prospect who has yet to establish himself in the NHL. We’ll examine the reasons for this and what fantasy upside...
2023-09-22, 16:09NHL ProspectsThe USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.
2023-04-18, 15:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Canada's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship roster
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown goes player-by-player through Canada's 2023 U18s roster, with scouting reports on the entire team.
2023-03-13, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Macklin Celebrini putting himself in the pole position for 2024 NHL Draft
This month's USHL Stock Watch looks at Macklin Celebrini, Jayden Perron, Jacob Fowler, Tanner Adams, Sam Rinzel, and Zack Sharp.
2023-02-15, 17:012023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American scouting Mitch Brown breaks down the Toronto Maple Leafs system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-02-02, 22:16NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Daimon Gardner healthy, hitting the scoresheet with Tri-City Storm
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on Quinn Finley, Daimon Gardner, Aram Minnetian, William Whitelaw, Oliver Moore, and Michael Hrabal.
2023-01-27, 19:30Rookie MidtermsRookie Midterms: Owen Power already smashing the expectations of a modern NHL defenceman
The next Rookie Midterm looks at how Owen Power is already pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a contemporary NHL defenceman.
