Two Steel Players Recognized as NHL Prospects
Published on January 20, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
Bensenville, ILâThe USHL and Central Scouting Service released a list of thirty-three hockey players with USHL roots who are listed in the mid-season ranking of NHL prospects by the Central Scouting Service. This list contained two current Chicago Steel players, forward Matt McIlvane and goaltender Adam D'Alba.
The Central Scouting Service rates players in four groupings; players skating in North America, goaltenders playing in North America, skaters in Europe and goalies in Europe. This list is used by NHL teams, as they prepare for the annual entry draft.
Matt McIlvane is a center for the Steel, who hails from Naperville, IL. Matt is in his first season with the Chicago Steel and will play for the Ohio State Buckeyes starting in the fall of 2004. He is tied for second on the team in scoring with 13 goals, 30 points, and 45 PIM in 36 games. McIlvane was ranked #155th among North American Skaters. He is 6'0" and 200 lbs, his size and skill around the net makes him an attractive power forward.
Adam D'Alba, the third season goalie from Glencoe, IL; will be suiting up for the Brown University Bears this fall. He has enjoyed a successful season; he is currently ranked as 10th among goaltending leaders in the USHL. In 22 games played, Adam has a 2.64 goals against average and a .919 saves percentage. D'Alba was the goaltender of the month for October and was named an alternate goaltender for the USHL Prospects/All-Star game. Adam was ranked #20 among North American goalies.
The NHL Entry Draft is being held in Raleigh, NC this June. The Chicago Steel has 6 alumni who have been drafted by a National Hockey League club.
Ranked USHL Players: Wes O'Neill (#19 Green Bay), Geoff Paukovich (#48 Tri-City), Paul Stastny (# 53 River City), Chris Zarb (#55 Tri-City), Blair Yaworski (#70 Sioux City), Victor Oreskovich (#76 Green Bay), Tom May (#84 Des Moines), Sean Garrity (#98 Green Bay), Matthew Vokes (#99 Cedar Rapids), Evan Rankin (#101 Lincoln), Nate Dey (#121 Green Bay), John Dingle (#125 Tri-Ctiy), Tom Pohl (#132 Tri City), Nick Tuzzolino (#133 Lincoln), Derek Peltier (#135 Cedar Rapids), Jacob Obermeyer (#136 Tri-City), Jim McKenzie (#139 Sioux Falls), John Curry (#145 Sioux City), Kyle Klubertanz (#149 Green Bay), Matthew McIlvane (#155 Chicago), Jeff Hazelwood (#159 Green Bay), Derek Patrosso (#166 Danville), Matt Fornataro (#167 Waterloo), Jack Hillen (#175 Tri-City), Luke Beaverson (#191 Green Bay), Matt Jones (#214 Green Bay), Jon Globke (#218 Sioux Falls), Tomas Sinisalo (#219 Green Bay), and Dustin Molle (#239 Waterloo).
Goaltenders: Joe Fallon (#11 Cedar Rapids), Jimmy Spratt (#14 Sioux City), Peter Mannino (#18 Tri-City), and Adam D'Alba (#20 Chicago).
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