
Waibel Named Head Coach and General Manager
Published on September 2, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
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."
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