The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink Junior / Chicago Steel writer Ray Napientek to talk about the Blackhawks and the Steel. We have a new… Read more »
Chicago Steel defenseman Luke Reid was named the USHL “Defenseman of the Week“ for the week of March 18–24. Read registered three points (1 assist, 2 goals) in three games… Read more »
Chicago 8, Green Bay 3 The Chicago Steel defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 8–3, on Friday, after falling behind 3–1 in the second period. The seven unanswered goals the Steel… Read more »
The Chicago Steel clinched their third straight Clark Cup Playoff appearance after defeating the Green Bay Gamblers 3–1. Forward Josiah Slavin scored twice in the first period, the second being… Read more »
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the country. Since the USHL does not pay their players, members of the Chicago Steel can compete… Read more »
The Chicago Steel split their weekend games, losing 4–3 to the Youngstown Phantoms, on Friday, then bounced back to defeat the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3–2. Forward Robert Mastrosimone scored three… Read more »
Sioux Falls 7, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel jumped out to a 2–0 lead against the Sioux Falls Stampede, but a five goal second period by Sioux Falls did… Read more »
The Chicago Steel played a home-and-home with the Dubuque Fighting Saints, with each home team taking the victory. On Friday, Dubuque bested the Steel, 5–3, while the Steel returned the… Read more »
Chicago Steel forward Josiah Slavin is no stranger to Chicago, having been drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round of the 2018 NHL Draft. His trade to the… Read more »
Tri-City 5, Chicago 3 The Chicago Steel fell to the Tri-City Storm on Friday night 5–3. The Steel jumped out to a 3–2 lead but could not answer the Storm’s… Read more »
Chicago put themselves back into the playoff hunt in minds of some faithful, however, the Blackhawks are four points behind the Colorado Avalanche and today’s opponent Dallas Stars for the… Read more »
Chicago 6, Muskegon 1 The Chicago Steel defeated the Eastern Conference leading Muskegon Lumberjacks 6–1 behind their strong special teams play. Chicago scored three times on the man advantage and… Read more »
Chicago Steel forward Nick Abruzzese has been named the USHL Forward of the Week for this past week (Feb 4-10). This is the second time Abruzzese has received the award…. Read more »
The Chicago Steel split their road trip this past weekend, losing to Sioux Falls 8–6 before beating Sioux City 5–3. With the split, Chicago moved their record to 26–14–1–0 (53… Read more »
Team USA 5, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel traveled to Plymouth, MI to take on Team USA U18, this past Friday, and lost a hard-fought contest 5–4. The loss snapped… Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the ice tonight in Buffalo for their first meeting of the season. Chicago has won 12 of the last 13 games against the Sabres, including… Read more »
Chicago 8, Fargo 2 The Chicago Steel opened the weekend dominating the Fargo Force 8–2 at Fox Valley Arena. Newly acquired Chicago Blackhawks’ forward prospect Josiah Slavin scored his first… Read more »
Chicago Steel Captain Matteo Pietroniro has been named the USHL Defenseman of the Week for January 21 – 27. The honor is the first for Pietroniro in his USHL career…. Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s contest after defeating the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, each scoring five points in the 8–5 final, continue to lead the top-heavy… Read more »
The Chicago Steel made a mid season trade, this afternoon, to bolster their roster for the Clark Cup stretch run. They acquired forward (and Blackhawks draft pick) Josiah Slavin as… Read more »
Chicago 2, Central Illinois 0 Goaltender Justin Robbins stole the show for the Chicago Steel with his first shutout of the season, on Friday, against the Central Illinois Flying Aces…. Read more »
If you follow the Chicago Steel, the name Matteo Pietroniro might not be the first that comes to mind when you discuss the team. Flashier names like Jack Dugan and… Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game, on the road, against the New Jersey Devils on a two-game losing streak. However, on a positive note, the Blackhawks have gone four straight… Read more »
CHICAGO 5, YOUNGSTOWN 4 Chicago held on for a 5 – 4 victory, in overtime, despite jumping out to a 4 – 0 lead against the Youngstown Phantoms, on Friday…. Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning were involved in a minor trade this afternoon. Chicago received defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 fifth round pick, in exchange for, defenseman… Read more »