Chicago Steel (USHL)
Nathan LaLande is an experienced videographer and editor with a strong background in various aspects of video production. Currently serving as Production Staff at Chicago Steel in the USHL since October 2017, Nathan handles live video feeds and operates the video board. Parallelly, Nathan works as an editor and videographer for Relevant Elephant since March 2018, capturing and editing video content for diverse clients. Nathan also operates LaLande Videography, providing independent editing and videography services since December 2014, and freelances as a wedding videographer through Essence Photo & Video since April 2016. Previous experience includes being a videographer for Kane County Cougars Baseball from April 2014 to December 2018, where Nathan edited promotional content and managed camera operations. Nathan's career began in the hospitality industry, having worked at Maggiano's Little Italy and IKEA Group. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production from The Art Institutes, earned between 2010 and 2016, after completing high school at Hononegah High School in 2007.
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.