Best of December 2016

     The month of December featured 15 posts that were viewed by people all over the World.  December was also the highest viewed month (over 9,000 views) in the history of the Mitten State Sports Report.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question. Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.










                                                             Best of December 2016  










1.  "Catholic Central 2-2 St Mary's"  posted 12/6/2016

 

























2.  "Chicago 4-1 USA"  posted 12/7/2016

 

























3.  "Chicago Steel Photos"  posted 12/8/2016

                                                                        Best of the Rest














"Blogs of the Month - 2016"  posted 12/3/2016




                                                                                                                                  No Photos!














"Oakland: 2016 NCFA Champs"  posted 12/15/2016  

                                                                       Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph of the Chicago Steel taken at the USA Hockey Arena.

                                                                         Link of the Month







                                                              https://www.detroitathletic.com 









     




                                                                         Blog of the Month







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                                         Mitten State Sports Report's monthly Poll Question







           Will Kirk Cousins be the starting Quarterback of the Washington Redskins next season?







                           Yes                                                                           67%







                           No                                                                            33%













                                  Should the College Football Playoff feature more than 4 teams?  







                                  Yes                                                                            66%







                                  No                                                                             34%  














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Chicago Steel Photos

Scroll down to see some exclusive photos of the Chicago Steel.

The Chicago Steel compete in the USHL.  Goaltender #30 Ales Stezka has already been drafted by the Minnesota Wild.

#25 Reggie Lutz is a Forward for the Chicago Steel.

#2 Matt Kiersted is a Defenseman for the Chicago Steel. 

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                                                                          Game Notes







-  The Chicago Steel compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).



-  The Chicago Steel play their home games at the Fox Valley Ice Arena located in Geneva, Illinois.



-  Dan Muse is the Head Coach of the Chicago Steel.



-  #25 Reggie Lutz has contributed 8 goals, and 11 assists through 22 games this season.



-  #2 Matt Kiersted has contributed 2 goals, and 10 assists in 21 games this season.



-  The Chicago Steel currently have an overall record of 16-4-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss.)

For more information about the Chicago Steel click on  www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com



For more information about the USHL click on  www.ushl.com

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Chicago 4 - 1 USA

On Saturday, the Chicago Steel defeated the USA NTDP U-18 Team 4-1. 

     On Saturday, December 3rd, the Chicago Steel defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team 4-1.  Team USA outshot the Steel 31-23.  Both teams compete in the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Saturday night's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Click on the links below for more information about the USHL, or the USA Hockey Arena.
     The USA NTDP is currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference of the USHL with 11 points, and an overall record of 5-11-1 (1 overtime loss).  The USA NTDP also features an U17 Team that plays their home games at the USA Hockey Arena.  Both USA NTDP teams combine their records against USHL opponents. The USA NTDP U-18 Team currently has 4 local players on its roster.  Click on the link below for more information about the USA NTDP.
     The Chicago Steel are currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference of the USHL with 34 points, and an overall record of 16-4-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).  The Chicago Steel roster features 4 local players from the state of Michigan.  Click on the link below for more information about the Chicago Steel. Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Saturday night's game.
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The USA NTDP plays their home games at the USA Hockey Arena.

The USA Hockey Arena is located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

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                                                                         Game Notes







-  USA NTDP Goaltender #1 Dylan St. Cyr is from Northville, Michigan.



-  USA NTDP Defenseman #12 Tommy Miller is from West Bloomfield, Michigan.



-  USA NTPD Forward #9 Logan Cockerill is from Brighton, Michigan.  



-  USA NTDP Forward #14 Josh Norris is from Oxford, Michigan.



-  Chicago Steel Defensman #5 Alex Regula is from West Bloomfield, Michigan.



-  Chicago Steel Defenseman #10 Derek Daschke is from Troy, Michigan.



-  Chicago Steel Defenseman #24 Xan Gurney is from Grosse Ile, Michigan.



-  Chicago Steel Forward #17 Mitch Lewandowski is from Clarkston, Michigan.



-  Chicago Steel Goaltender #30 Ales Stezka has already been drafted by the Minnesota Wild.











For more information about the USA NTDP click on  www.usahockeyntdp.com



For more information about the Chicago Steel click on  www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com



For USHL stats, and standings click on  www.ushl.com



For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  www.usahockeyarena.com



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