If you ask USA Hockey President Jim Smith to describe his impact on USA Hockey, he would modestly say “I’m just a volunteer”. But in reality his footprint on the growth of USA Hockey has been staggering. His record speaks … Continue reading
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill – Not too long ago, the Chicago Blackhawks organization was judged to be the worst in sports. A few years later, more than half of Chicago-area households watched their team defeat the Flyers to win the 2010 … Continue reading
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill – We’re still many weeks from the start of the hockey season. Now is the time to clear those hockey cobwebs. Here is a trivia question. Which major market in the United States is now home to … Continue reading
NILES, Ill. – On average, ten percent of all amateur hockey players will suffer a concussion. In addition, two professional hockey players will suffer a concussion during every ten games. Even with modern equipment, no sure fire remedy … Continue reading
BENSENVILLE, Ill – The Tri-City Storm defeated the Chicago Steel 4-1. Friday night’s Storm victory inches them closer to clinching a playoff berth in the West Division. Mistakes placed a cloud on the Steel’s chances of earning a playoff berth … Continue reading
BENSENVILLE, Ill – The motto for the 2009-2010 USHL Chicago Steel is “Decade of Determination”. The Steel certainly showed more than that, as they defeated the Sioux Falls Stampede Friday night by a score of 1-0. Steel goaltender Connor Wilson … Continue reading
