Chicago Opens Up At Home October 3rd vs Team USA
Story By: Amanda Schmidt
Bensenville, IL (September 18, 2009) - The Chicago Steel will kick off their 2009-2010 regularly scheduled season Saturday October 3rd, facing Team USA U17 at 7:35 pm at the Edge Ice Arena. The final in a weekend series, Saturday night's game follows a meeting between the two teams held the previous night at Team USA's home rink in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Although the October 3rd game marks the beginning of their new season, the Steel have been playing and practicing together since early September, including six preseason games and participating in the 2009 Fall Classic Tournament in Sioux City, IA. With a month of practice under their belts, coach Steve Poapst and assistant coach Jon Waibel will lead the new squad of 14 new and 8 returning players into regular season play.
To celebrate their season opener, the first 500 fans will receive a free magnetic schedule of the Steel’s 2009-2010 season. In addition, The Edge will host a “Skate with the Steel” night, where fans are invited to meet and skate with current Steel players after the October 3rd game.
The Steel begins its 2009-2010 season on Saturday October 3, 2009 against Team USA, with home games held at The Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois. For ticket and additional information please call, 630-594-1165.