USHL Chicago Steel

Chicago Steel 2018-2019 Regular Season Schedule Announced

Published on July 13, 2018 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release


GENEVA, Ill. - The Chicago Steel, in conjunction with the United States Hockey League, announced Friday the team's schedule for the 2018-2019 regular season, including Home Opening Weekend October 5 and 6. The weekend includes games Friday, Oct. 5 against Cedar Rapids and a matchup with Green Bay on Saturday, Oct. 6.

This season's schedule has expanded to 62 games with all teams starting the season with two games at the Fall Classic from September 27 to 30 in Cranberry Township, Pa. The Steel will play 30 home games at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva.

Chicago is set to face every team in the league at least twice with the most being seven matchups against Central Illinois.

KEY GAMES:

- First Round Rematch: Chicago and Muskegon will relive last season's three-game opening round series when the Steel return to L.C. Walker Arena in October. The Steel charged back from a Game One loss to win the series in three games, all of which were played in Muskegon.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Saturday, Oct. 13 6:15 p.m. L.C. Walker Arena

Friday, Oct. 19 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

- CCM World Invite Games: The Steel will play the Green Bay Gamblers and Muskegon Lumberjacks during the CCM World Hockey Invite in Chicago, the world's largest hockey tournament in one location.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Friday, Nov. 2 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena (vs. Green Bay)

Saturday, Nov. 3 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena (vs. Muskegon)

- Thanksgiving Weekend: Chicago hosts the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders for a Black Friday showdown.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Friday, Nov. 23 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

- "Playoff Revenge": The Steel look for revenge against Team USA after they eliminated Chicago from the 2017-18 USHL Playoffs.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Saturday, Nov. 17 7:05 p.m. USA Hockey Arena

Saturday, Dec. 29 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

- Holiday Fun: The Steel will host Team USA in the heart of the holiday season.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Saturday, Dec. 29 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

- Battle of Recent Clark Cup Champs: The last two Clark Cup Champions square off for a weekend series at Fox Valley Ice Arena in January.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Saturday, Jan. 26 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

Sunday, Jan. 27 3:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

- Fan Appreciation Night: The Steel close out the regular season home schedule against the Central Illinois Flying Aces for the annual Fan Appreciation Night.

DATE TIME LOCATION

Friday, Apr. 12 7:05 p.m. Fox Valley Ice Arena

Fans will see the Steel frequently after Christmas as the team has home games on six-consecutive weekends from December 29 to February 2. The Steel also host eight home games during the month of March, including the team's longest consecutive streak of home games (5) this season.

Chicago's longest road trip will be a three-game weekend with Friday and Saturday games at Tri-City (Kearney, Neb.) and a Sunday game at Omaha.

USHL Fall Classic opponents, dates, and times - as well as information on preseason games - will be announced soon. This year's playoff format will remain the same as last season, with the top six teams from each Conference making the playoffs. The USHL Playoffs are slated to begin April 15, 2019.

All Steel home games are scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. with the exception of two Sunday home games, Jan. 27 and March 24, scheduled for 3:05 p.m. puck drop. The Steel are preparing the 2018-2019 promotions schedule to be released in the coming weeks, which will include theme nights, giveaways and more.

Season ticket plans, starting at just 5 games for $45 are on sale now and the Steel are accepting deposits for group tickets. Single-game tickets start at just $10 and on-sale information will be announced soon.

For more information, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

Date Visiting GF Home GF Venue Crowd Time

Oct. 5 Cedar Rapids - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Oct. 6 Green Bay - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Oct. 12 Chicago - Madison - Bob Suter Capitol Ice 7:05 pm CDT

Oct. 13 Chicago - Muskegon - L.C. Walker Arena 7:15 pm EDT

Oct. 19 Muskegon - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Oct. 20 Chicago - Green Bay - Resch Center 7:05 pm CDT

Oct. 27 Chicago - Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Nov. 2 Green Bay - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Nov. 3 Muskegon - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Nov. 9 Waterloo - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Nov. 10 Chicago - Madison - Bob Suter Capitol Ice 7:05 pm CST

Nov. 16 Chicago - Madison - Bob Suter Capitol Ice 7:05 pm CST

Nov. 17 Chicago - Team USA - USA Hockey Arena 7:00 pm EST

Nov. 23 Cedar Rapids - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Nov. 24 Chicago - Central Illinois - Grossinger Motors Arena 7:07 pm CST

Nov. 30 Central Illinois - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Dec. 1 Chicago - Central Illinois - Grossinger Motors Arena 7:07 pm CST

Dec. 4 Cedar Rapids - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Dec. 7 Chicago - Des Moines - Buccaneer Arena 7:05 pm CST

Dec. 8 Omaha - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Dec. 14 Chicago - Youngstown - Covelli Centre 7:05 pm EST

Dec. 15 Chicago - Youngstown - Covelli Centre 7:05 pm EST

Dec. 16 Chicago - Youngstown - Covelli Centre 5:00 pm EST

Dec. 28 Chicago - Central Illinois - Grossinger Motors Arena 7:07 pm CST

Dec. 29 Team USA - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Dec. 31 Chicago - Muskegon - L.C. Walker Arena 7:15 pm EST

Jan. 4 Madison - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 5 Chicago - Central Illinois - Grossinger Motors Arena 7:07 pm CST

Jan. 11 Youngstown - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 12 Green Bay - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 18 Central Illinois - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 19 Sioux City - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 21 Chicago - Team USA - USA Hockey Arena 2:00 pm EST

Jan. 26 Fargo - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Jan. 27 Fargo - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 3:05 pm CST

Feb. 1 Chicago - Team USA - USA Hockey Arena 7:00 pm EST

Feb. 2 Youngstown - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 8 Chicago - Sioux Falls - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 9 Chicago - Sioux City - Tyson Events Center 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 15 Muskegon - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 16 Team USA - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 22 Chicago - Tri-City - Viaero Center 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 23 Chicago - Tri-City - Viaero Center 7:05 pm CST

Feb. 24 Chicago - Omaha - Ralston Arena 4:05 pm CST

Mar. 1 Chicago - Dubuque - Mystique Ice Center 7:05 pm CST

Mar. 2 Dubuque - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Mar. 8 Sioux Falls - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Mar. 9 Team USA - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CST

Mar. 15 Youngstown - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 16 Dubuque - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 19 Chicago - Green Bay - Resch Center 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 22 Chicago - Green Bay - Resch Center 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 24 Lincoln - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 3:05 pm CDT

Mar. 27 Chicago - Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 29 Madison - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Mar. 30 Waterloo - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Apr. 5 Chicago - Waterloo - Young Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Apr. 6 Chicago - Dubuque - Mystique Ice Center 7:05 pm CDT

Apr. 12 Central Illinois - Chicago - Fox Valley Ice Arena 7:05 pm CDT

Apr. 13 Chicago - Muskegon - L.C. Walker Arena 7:15 pm EDT

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