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The Chicago Steel are a junior hockey team. Based in Geneva, Illinois, they are a member of the United States Hockey League.

Steel Announce New Home Beginning in 2026-2027

June 3, 2025 - GENEVA, IL - The Chicago Steel announced today that the team will relocate to the west side of Chicago and begin play in the new Championship Arena at Fifth Third Arena starting in the 2026-2027 season. The Steel will play the entire 2025-2026 season at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva before relocating in the summer of 2026. The Steel will play and practice at the venue's new Championship Arena, part of a 135,000 square foot expansion project expected to be completed in 2026. The arena will feature stadium-style seating, a... Full Story

Scott Gomez Named Head Coach of Chicago Steel

June 2, 2025 - GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Scott Gomez has been hired as Head Coach of the Chicago Steel, the team announced Monday. Gomez, who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), joins the Steel after serving as Head Coach and General Manager of the Surrey Eagles (BCHL) in 2024-2025. Gomez previously spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the NHL's New York Islanders. The Steel also announced the hire of Mike Mottau as an assistant coach. Mottau won the Hobey Baker Award in 1999 as one of th... Full Story

Mike Garman Hired by Notre Dame as Associate Head Coach

May 16, 2025 - GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Chicago Steel Head Coach and General Manager Mike Garman has been hired as the new Associate Head Coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's hockey team, the university announced today. Garman spent eight seasons with the Steel, serving in the combined head coach and general manager role for the past three seasons. Garman departs the Steel with the third-most wins as head coach in the team's 25-year history, with 90 combined regular season and playoff victories. Garman coached the Steel to a first-pl... Full Story

Steel Complete 2025 USHL Draft with 11 Selections in Phase II

May 6, 2025 - GENEVA, ILLINOIS - The Chicago Steel completed the 2025 USHL Draft Tuesday, adding 11 players to their group with their Phase II selections. Over the course of Phase I and II, the Steel selected 12 defensemen, 11 forwards, and three goaltenders, joining forward James Scantlebury who was tendered by the Steel prior to the draft. "We're very excited to add these 11 players to our organization," said Steel Assistant General Manager Bobby Goepfert. "We're confident that many will be instant contributors to our team next se... Full Story

• Steel Announce New Home Beginning in 2026-2027 - June 3, 2025
  
• Scott Gomez Named Head Coach of Chicago Steel - June 2, 2025
  
• Mike Garman Hired by Notre Dame as Associate Head Coach - May 16, 2025
  
• Steel Complete 2025 USHL Draft with 11 Selections in Phase II - May 6, 2025
  
• Steel Select 15 Players in Phase I of 2025 USHL Draft - May 6, 2025
  
• Steel Sign James Scantlebury to Tender Agreement - April 29, 2025
  
• Muskegon Scores Three in the Third to Defeat Steel - April 12, 2025
  
• Steel Blanked 2-0 by Lumberjacks in Road Finale - April 11, 2025
  
• $2 Hot Dogs and $3 Beer Specials Headline Fan Appreciation Night Saturday - April 9, 2025
  
• Steel Secure Gutsy 4-3 Shootout Win over Phantoms - April 6, 2025
  
• Phantoms Score Three In The Third In 5-3 Win Over Steel - April 5, 2025
  
• Chicago Travels to Youngstown to Face Phantoms - April 2, 2025
  
• Chicago Steel to Debut "Torpedo" Hockey Sticks - April 1, 2025
  
• Sioux City Sweeps Weekend with 6-2 Win over Steel - March 30, 2025
  
• Sioux City Erases Two-Goal Deficit to Top Steel 5-3 - March 30, 2025
  
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Chicago Steel celebrates Clark Cup championship
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League: United States Hockey League
Home: Geneva, Illinois
Website: Chicago Steel site
Schedule: Full Chicago Steel Schedule Statistics: Full Chicago Steel Statistics

Sat., Apr 12	L	Muskegon 4 at Chicago 2	Final
Fri., Apr 11	L	Chicago 0 at Muskegon 2	Final
Sun., Apr 6	W	Chicago 4 at Youngstown 3	Final (SO)
Sat., Apr 5	L	Chicago 3 at Youngstown 5	Final
Sun., Mar 30	L	Sioux City 6 at Chicago 2	Final
Sat., Mar 29	L	Sioux City 5 at Chicago 3	Final
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• Chicago Steel moving out of Geneva's Fox Valley Ice Arena - USHL Chicago Daily Herald (June 3)
  
• Phantoms add point, but fall to Chicago in shootout, 4-3 - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (April 7)
  
• Musketeers sweep Chicago Steel - USHL Sioux City Journal (March 31)
  
• Area sports roundup for Sunday, March 9 - USHL Fargo Forum (March 10)
  
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