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Chicago Steel Host Fan Connection Series

May 1, 2020 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release


GENEVA, ILLINOIS - The Chicago Steel are hosting a "Fan Connection Series," an unprecedented webinar series with appearances from Steel players, coaches and staff.

The series will take place during what would have been the same timeframe as the 2020 Clark Cup Playoffs, running through May 23 and culminating with a watch party of the 2017 Clark Cup Championship clinching game narrated by members of the team and staff.

The initiative includes webinars specifically designed for each of the following groups: youth hockey (players, coaches, parents), Scouts (boy/girl/cub), students, aspiring sports business professionals, Chicago Steel season ticket holders, fans and corporate partners.

"This initiative has been designed to not only help maintain our connection with our existing fans but to reach new audiences through these presentations," said Steel President Dan Lehv. "We're excited to share the expertise we can offer to the youth hockey community, present our signature Live Strong as Steel assembly program, a scout character talk and Read with Rusty presentations virtually, and provide an outlet to connect with our most loyal fans."

Registration is free for all webinars, and, as a way to thank fans, the Steel are offering a complimentary red zone ticket to a 2020-2021 Chicago Steel home game for fans that attend select sessions which will be available both live and on demand through Zoom.

Registration links for each webinar or event will be made available through the Steel website and social media platforms. Registration may be limited for select events.

Below is the Fan Connection Series schedule, divided by target audiences for each segment:

FOR YOUTH HOCKEY PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS

The Fan Connection Series will begin with presentations for youth hockey players, coaches and parents through a collaboration with USA Hockey. It will be followed by a series of webinars on specific topics for players, coaches and even parents.

Monday, May 4 Performance and Sport Science

Wednesday, May 6 Goaltending Development

Monday, May 11 Player Evaluation and Scouting

Monday, May 18 Navigating the Path to Junior Hockey (For Parents)

FOR SCOUTS

The Steel host dozens of scout groups during the course of the hockey season. Many of these groups join the Steel prior to the game for an educational character talk in which a Steel coach discusses how character matters to the Steel, how to be a good teammate and more. This virtual presentation will resemble one of those pre-game talks.

Wednesday, May 6 Educational Character Talk

FOR STUDENTS

The Steel will perform their signature Live Strong as Steel assembly program, focusing on character development, on Wednesday, May 13. Throughout the Fan Connection Series, the Steel will invite kids to attend virtual Read with Rusty sessions in which Steel players read books.

Friday, May 1 Read with Rusty #1

Friday, May 8 Read with Rusty #2

Wednesday, May 13 Live Strong as Steel Assembly

Friday, May 15 Read with Rusty #3

Friday, May 22 Read with Rusty #4

FOR ASPIRING BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

Over the past three seasons, the Steel have invited aspiring sports business professionals for a pre-game Breaking Into Sports event. The panel discussion will feature current sports professionals providing their advice for those looking to enter the field. This webinar is geared towards high school and college students interested in breaking into the sports world.

Tuesday, May 12 Breaking Into Sports

FOR STEEL FANS AND PARTNERS

The Fan Connection Series will offer ways for Steel fans to stay connected with current and former players and staff. The Steel will perform several "chalk talks" for season ticket holders ahead of and following the USHL Draft and for corporate partners in late May. All fans will have the opportunity to reconnect with current and former players on Tuesdays during the Fan Connection Series through roundtable discussions.

Tuesday, May 5 Player Roundtable

Thursday, May 7 Season Ticket Chalk Talk - Post-Draft

Tuesday, May 12 Player Roundtable

Tuesday, May 19 Player Roundtable

Wednesday, May 20 Corporate Partner Chalk Talk

For more information on the Fan Connection Series, including the most up-to-date schedule and times, registration links, presenters and more, visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com and through the team's social media platforms.

The Steel were awarded the 2020 Anderson Cup as the regular-season champions of the United States Hockey League after posting a 41-7-1-0 (83 pts) record, a franchise-best for wins and points in a season. Chicago set league records with an .847 win percentage and an average of 4.94 goals per game prior to the cancellation of the regular season and Clark Cup Playoffs on March 18.

Season tickets are available now for the 2020-2021 season at Fox Valley Ice Arena starting at just 5 games for $45. Full season tickets are available starting at just $8 per game. In addition to affordable ticket prices, the Steel offer free parking, themed promotions and family-friendly entertainment.

For more information and to purchase Steel tickets, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

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