Waibel Named Head Coach and General Manager
Bensenville, IL (September 2, 2010) - The Chicago Steel is proud to announce that Jon Waibel has been named Head Coach/General Manager of the Chicago Steel Hockey Team.   

A native of Baudette, Minnesota, the 2010-2011 season is Waibel's fifth with the organization, the first in his new role as Head Coach. 

Just 28 years of age, Waibel had a successful college career where he won two NCAA national championships in his four seasons with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2002, 2003). He also spent 2 seasons in the USHL playing for the United States National Team Development Program for then head coach Jeff Jackson (Notre Dame).   

"I am excited for this opportunity, and I look forward to the upcoming season.  We have a good group of guys in the room and I know they will play hard day in and day out" Said Waibel. "Steve Poapst has guided the Chicago Steel Organization for the past few years, and I am thankful to the Chicago Steel Ownership for the opportunity that they have given me to lead this organization."  

For more information please contact the Chicago Steel Office at 630 594 1162.