Men's Ice Hockey 10/7/2026 9:41:00 AM Calvin Bush

Steel Welcome Lumberjacks for Action-Packed Weekend

Chicago hosts 0K Night Friday and Ogre Day with Family Pack and doubleheader Saturday

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A marathon with no running, an afternoon of ogre-themed fun, and a Chicago hockey doubleheader highlight a packed weekend at USG Arena as the Chicago Steel host a two-game weekend against the Muskegon Lumberjacks, beginning Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 pm CT before wrapping up the series Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:00 pm CT.

Friday's matchup is 0K Night in honor of the Chicago Marathon, giving fans the chance to take part in a race where everyone can cross the finish line without breaking a sweat. The promotion comes the same weekend as the Chicago Marathon makes its way through the city and past Blackhawks Ice Center on W. Jackson Blvd.

Fans can purchase a special 0K Night ticket package for $35, which includes a ticket to Friday's game, a special 0K t-shirt and a select beverage.

The fun continues Saturday afternoon when the Steel turn USG Arena into their own swamp for Ogre Day, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the hit movie Shrek. Saturday's 3:00 pm puck drop will feature themed entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Saturday is the first Steel Family Pack game of the season. Available for four or more, fans can enjoy the ultimate outing for just $25 per guest, including a White Zone ticket, food and beverage, chuck-a-puck, and a Blackhawks Ice Center public skate pass and skate rental.

Saturday also provides Chicago hockey fans with a unique opportunity to make it a full day of hockey. The Steel's 3:00 pm Saturday matchup is the first of two opportunities this season for fans to see both the Steel and Chicago Blackhawks play at home on the same day. Following the Steel game, the Blackhawks host the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes at 6:00 pm at United Center, located two blocks north of Blackhawks Ice Center.

Fans can take advantage of a special ticket offer that includes admission to both Saturday's Steel game and the Blackhawks-Hurricanes matchup later that evening for just $79. Learn more about the Chicago doubleheader ticket package at ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

The weekend series comes on the heels of Chicago's Inaugural Opening Night at USG Arena on Oct. 3. The Steel earned a point in a 2-1 overtime loss against the Green Bay Gamblers, with Cade Strom scoring the game-tying goal with an extra attacker at 18:09 of the third period. Goaltender Alex Wang turned aside 23 of 25 shots in the loss.

Chicago (2-1-1-0, 5 pts.) opened the season with consecutive victories over Lincoln and Omaha at the USHL Fall Classic before suffering its first loss of the year, a 5-0 setback at Cedar Rapids on Oct. 2. The Steel responded the following night with a strong defensive effort against Green Bay, holding the Gamblers to one regulation goal before Green Bay secured the extra point in overtime.

Frankfort, IL native MJ Campbell has had a productive start to his rookie season in the USHL, recording an assist on Strom's goal on Oct. 3 and a point in three of four games to start the season. He also recorded four shots on goal in the overtime loss.

The Steel turn their attention to a Muskegon club coming off back-to-back appearances in the Clark Cup Final. The Lumberjacks captured their first Clark Cup championship in 2025 before winning the Eastern Conference last season.

Muskegon (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) enters the weekend after taking three of four possible standings points against the Madison Capitols with a 6-3 win on Oct. 2 before falling 4-3 in a shootout on Oct. 3. Billy MacAusland, Drew Fox, Maxim Simko, and Alex Smyth all recorded two points in the win in which Muskegon was outshot 48-32.

Muskegon was again outshot by the Capitols the following night as Madison tied the game twice in the final two periods before winning in round three of the shootout.

Forward Zaac Charbonneau has been a player to watch to start the year. The 16-year-old forward scored twice Saturday against Madison and enters the weekend with six goals and nine points through six games. Charbonneau leads all USHL rookies in goals and points while ranking tied for second among all league skaters in goals and fourth in points. He has scored two points in two of the last three games and has recorded a point in five straight games.

Muskegon has also received strong early play between the pipes from Oscar Westman. The Stockholm, Sweden native had an impressive outing on Oct. 2, making 45 saves on 48 shots to backstop the Lumberjacks to victory over Madison. He ranks tied for 10^th among USHL goalies in goals against average (2.35) and is sixth in save percentage (.931).

The Steel are 53-50-7-0 all-time against Muskegon and 28-26-3-0 at home. This weekend's matchups are the first and second of six total games between the two clubs this season. The Steel went 3-4-0-0 in seven games against the Lumberjacks last season and limited Muskegon to three goals in each of their three home games.

Following this weekend, Chicago will hit the road for a matchup against the Madison Capitols on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 pm CT before returning home for two games against the Youngstown Phantoms on Oct. 23 and 24.

Single-game, group, and premium seating tickets for the 2026-2027 season are on sale now.

For more information, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

Chicago Steel Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, October 9 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (7:00 pm CT) | 0K Night in Honor of the Chicago Marathon
Saturday, October 10 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (3:00 pm CT) Ogre Day | Celebrating the 25^th Anniversary of the movie Shrek | Steel Family Pack Game
Saturday, October 17 at Madison Capitols (6:05 pm CT)

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