Steel Fans & McCue Chevy Help Raise over $10,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
March 31, 2022 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Chicago Steel fans bid over $10,500 on game-worn Chicago Steel jerseys worn in the team's March 19 victory for Military Appreciation Night presented by McCue Chevy. The net proceeds from the auction will benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
Founded in 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001.
The uniquely-designed jerseys gave the Steel a completely different look that night, straying from the customary red, black and white color scheme to green jerseys with black and silver accents. Chicago defeated the Youngstown Phantoms 7-2.
Rookie forward Chris Delaney scored his first USHL goal and added another for his first career two-goal game as a member of the Chicago Steel. Individually, Delaney's jersey entered the night with a minimum bid of $150 but ended up raising $525 after the Hopkinton, Mass., native's two-goal outburst.
Six Steel jerseys were sold for the 'Buy it Now' price of $600.
McCue Chevy, a Steel partner since 2015, approached the team prior to the 2019-2020 season with the idea of organizing a special event to benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
"Wounded Warrior Project is honored to receive ongoing support from the Chicago Steel Hockey Team and McCue Chevy," said Samantha Iannotti, Warrior Support with Wounded Warrior Project. "The kindness and generosity from the Chicago Steel, their fans, and McCue Chevy has allowed us to provide life-changing programs to wounded warrior and their families. We are humbled by their dedication to honoring and empowering America's injured veterans."
This was the third special jersey auction scheduled for the 2021-2022 season with previous fundraisers supporting the Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association and the Geneva Academic Foundation. Together, more than $26,000 has been raised through these three special events.
The Steel begin the final month of the regular season with back-to-back contests against the Madison Capitols, starting on Friday, April 1 at Fox Valley Ice Arena. The 7:05 pm CT puck drop is Crazy Hat Night with Special Helmet Auction presented by Waubonsee Community College as Steel players will each wear uniquely designed helmets made by Waubonsee Community College art students. The helmets will be auction off with proceeds benefitting the Waubonsee Foundation.
Chicago and Madison rematch on Saturday, April 2 at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena in Wisconsin with a 7:05 pm CT start time.
Steel single-game tickets start at just $10 and are available in person at the Steel Box Office at Fox Valley Ice Arena, by phone at 855-51-STEEL and online at chicagosteelhockeyteam.com. The Steel offer single-game ticket discounts for kids 12 and under and military.
Steel games may 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.
For more information, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.
Chicago Steel Upcoming Home Games presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:
Friday, April 1 vs. Madison (7:05 pm CT) Crazy Hat Night with Special Helmet Auction presented by Waubonsee Community College
Friday, April 8 vs. Green Bay Gamblers (7:05 pm CT) Pucks and Pups - Bring Your Dog to the Game! presented by PetSuites
Saturday, April 9 vs. Green Bay Gamblers (7:05 pm CT) Board Game Night presented by TopShelf Sports Cards | GIVEAWAY - Rusty Chess Piece courtesy of 95.9 The River
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