Ian Moore Named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Published on April 20, 2021 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Chicago Steel defenseman Ian Moore has been named United States Hockey League Defenseman of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
Moore, selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the third round (#67 overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft, helped the Steel to two thrilling overtime victories with a goal and an assist in a 5-4 win against the Youngstown Phantoms on April 15 and a helper on the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers on April 17.
With the victory on April 17, Moore helped Chicago clinch the Anderson Cup as USHL regular season champions, the second consecutive season the Steel have been earned the title.
"Ian's overall character and high-level play has shown through his play thus far," said Steel associate head coach Matt Deschamps. "Ian is a great teammate with charismatic attitude that's highly valued in our locker room. Ian possesses great offensive instincts and a heavy, accurate shot. Ian's been a key contributor to our style of play and deserves this great recognition by the League."
Moore, a Harvard-bound blueliner, has totaled 24 points (10G, 14A) in 43 games played during the 2020-2021 season. Moore has reached the scoresheet in 10 of his last 12 games with 11 points (4G, 7A) over that stretch.
This is the 11th time a Steel player has earned Player of the Week honors this season. At least one skater from Chicago has earned the weekly honor in 10 of the 24 weeks of the regular season thus far.
The Steel host the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the final games of the regular season on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24 at 7:05 pm CT at Fox Valley Ice Arena for Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Xfinity with Steel puck giveaway (first 250 fans).
Tickets for regular season home games are on sale by calling 855-51-STEEL, visiting ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com or at the Steel Box Office open at 10 a.m. on the day of each home game.
Following the conclusion of the regular season, the Steel will host either the Dubuque Fighting Saints or Team USA (U17) in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Game 1 of the best-of-three series is set for Friday, April 30 and Game 2 for Saturday, May 1 with both games starting at 7:05 pm CT. If necessary, Game 3 would begin at 7:05 pm CT on Sunday, May 2.
Tickets for the 2021 Clark Cup Playoffs are set to go on sale to the public at 10:00 am CT on Wednesday, April 21 by calling 855-51-STEEL or visiting ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.
Chicago Steel games can be heard on Mixlr at http://mixlr.com/chicago-steel/ (AUDIO) and video may be streamed on available devices through HockeyTV at www.hockeytv.com (VIDEO).
Chicago Steel Upcoming Games presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:
Friday, April 23 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (7:05 pm CT) Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Xfinity with Steel puck giveaway (first 250 fans)
Saturday, April 24 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (7:05 pm CT) Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Xfinity with Steel puck giveaway (first 250 fans)
Friday, April 30 vs. TBD (7:05 pm CT) Eastern Conference Semifinals - Game 1 presented by River Front Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
For more information, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.
United States Hockey League Stories from April 20, 2021
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- Ian Moore Named USHL Defenseman of the Week - Chicago Steel
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- Clark Cup Playoffs Tickets on Sale April 21 - Chicago Steel
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