Steel to Host Green Bay on New Years Day
Bensenville, IL (December 31, 2010) -  The Chicago Steel will kick off the New Year with a January 1st matchup against the Green Bay Gamblers at 7:30 p.m. Green Bay returns to The Edge Ice Arena boasting a 12-2 record in its last 14 games, counting a 5-2 win against the Steel on Dec. 17.

Chicago held a 2-1 lead in the Dec. 17 contest before Green Bay’s William Kessel scored three times in a 22-minute span to lead the Gamblers to the road victory. Kessel, who is tied for fifth in the United States Hockey League with 27 points (12g, 15a), also added an assist for a four-point evening.

The Steel are 4-0 on Jan. 1 since the 2002/2003 season, including a 5-4 shootout victory against the Lincoln Stars last season. Jay Camper looks to continue his New Year’s Day point streak after netting a goal and helping on Alex Simonson’s score against Lincoln one year ago. Chicago will also rely heavily on Garrett Allen (six points in first six games with the Steel) for a much needed scoring boost against two of the United States Hockey League’s top goaltenders.

Green Bay goalies, Ryan McKay and Adam Wilcox are ranked fifth and sixth, respectively, in goals against average in the USHL. McKay has an 11-2-1 record on the season with two shutout victories, while Wilcox is 7-3-1 with a .927 save percentage.

Tickets, Group Packages and Face-Off Family Packs can be purchased for the Green Bay game by calling (630) 594-1165. For more information on the Chicago Steel, log onto our website at www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.

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