Chicago Steel (USHL)
Abby Schaetzlein is an experienced photographer and videographer currently working as a graduation photographer at Empire Photography since May 2024 and conducting on-location portrait sessions with Lifetouch since July 2023. With expertise in operating cameras for live events, Abby has been a camera operator for the Chicago Steel (USHL) since September 2022, capturing promotional footage and game day events. Additionally, Abby manages a personal YouTube channel, The Sportz Editor, focusing on hype and highlight videos that have attracted over 230,000 views. Previous roles include social media designer and videographer for the Northern Illinois University Hockey Team and a video intern with the Joliet Slammers Professional Baseball Club. Early experience as a graphic designer and retail salesworker further contributes to Abby's diverse skill set in photography and visual content creation.
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Chicago Steel (USHL)
The Chicago Steel are in their 23rd season in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The organization has been lauded for its on-ice accomplishments and focus on affordable family entertainment since it moved to Geneva, IL in 2015. Over the past seven (7) seasons, the Chicago Steel are the winningest franchise in the sixteen (16) team United States Hockey League. During that time, the Chicago Steel have earned: • Two (2) Clark Cup Championships • Two (2) Regular Season Titles (Anderson Cup) • Three (3) Conference Championships In each of the past two seasons, the Chicago Steel has produced the most NHL Draft picks of any independent team in the world. This includes former defenseman Owen Power who was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the #1 overall pick in the 2021 draft. Since the inaugural 2000-2001 season, after playing with the Steel, 303 Steel players have advanced to NCAA Division I teams, 45 have been selected in the NHL Draft and 22 have played in the NHL. Steel players are recruited from across the country and internationally. They live with host families during their time in Chicago and the team assists each player in education options while with the team. Education and development as players/individuals are keys to their success. Steel players and coaches pride themselves in being active members of the community and frequently visit local schools and non-profit organizations. Become part of the Chicago Steel experience with one of our affordable season ticket plans or create your own one-of-a-kind group event, visit https://chicagosteelhockeyteam.com or call 855-51-STEEL to learn more. Follow the Steel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok: @ChicagoSteel. Visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com for more information.