Chicago Opens Up At Home This Weekend

Bensenville (September 29, 2008) –  The Steel concluded their preseason with three games at the Fall Classic in Sioux City, Iowa. The first two games of the Classic saw the Steel loose one goal contests to the Sioux Falls Stampede and the Lincoln Stars.  Chicago finished the preseason on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over the Indiana Ice.  Goaltender Matt Delaney stopped 22 of 23 shots, while defenseman Max Nicastro (Boston University) recorded two goals in the victory. Defenseman John Moore (Colorado College) finished the Fall Classic leading the team in points, plus/minus and penalty minutes. 

The Steel will begin their 9^th season this Saturday, October 4^th when they take on the Sioux City Musketeers at The Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. Game time is 7:30 with doors opening at 6:30. The first 1,000 fans will receive an issue of Pure Hockey the Magazine with the feature article on Chicago Steel Head Coach and General Manager Steve Poapst. After the game fans will have a chance to meet the team, collect autographs and take pictures during “Skate with the Steel”. Tickets for the game are only $5 if you preorder by calling the Steel box office at (630) 594-1165.