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Steel and Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Get Together


Bensenville, IL (February 12th, 2008) --  The Chicago Steel will be squaring off against the Tri-City Storm at the Edge Ice Arena on Friday, February 22nd and Saturday, February 23rd..  The Steel are currently 1-0-2 against Tri-City this season.  Before and during the game Saturday Night (February 23rd), don't miss your chance to meet former Chicago Blackhawks!  Several Blackhawk Alumni will be present at the game to sign autographs before the game and during the first intermission (listed below).  All Chuck-A-Puck proceeds as well as a portion of Saturday's ticket proceeds will go toward Blackhawk Charities.  Finally, don't miss your chance to skate with the Steel after the game (don't forget your skates!)

The Blackhawks Alumni will include:

Steve Poapst - Blackhawks Defensemen 2000-2004
Current Head Coach of the Chicago Steel

Eric Daze -Blackhawks Forward 1994-2006
Appeared in 601 games as a Chicago Blackhawk

Jack O'Callahan – Blackhawks Defenseman 1982-1987

Member of the U.S. "Miracle" Olympic team in 1980. 

 

Grant Mulvey – Blackhawks Forward 1974-1983

Father of Chicago Steel strength and conditioning coach, Kyle Mulvey.

 

Steve Smith – Blackhawks Defenseman 1991-1997

Father of Chicago Steel Defenseman, Barron Smith

 

Reg Kerr – Blackhawks Defenseman 1977-1982

 

Dave Mackey – Blackhawks Forward 1987-1989

 

Peter Marsh – Blackhawks Forward 1980-1984

Tickets are available for both nights, and you can get yours by calling the Steel box office at (630) 594-1165.  Warm-ups begin at 7:00 and the puck will drop at 7:35 both nights.