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Ramsey Paullo Puts the 'P' in Power Play: Crush Blueliner Claims Division Star of the Month
Look at the ledger: Paullo was an offensive engine from the blueline, posting a staggering 8 points in just 4 games. That's a two-point-per-game clip, a scoring rate usually reserved for high-flying wingers, not the gritty anchor of your defense.


CRUSH NATION STAND UP! POPE AND BOTTALICO EARN MIDWEST ELITE DIVISION STARS OF THE WEEK HONORS!
This is pure, raw, unapologetic hockey, and defenseman Hunter Pope and goaltender Giovanni "Gio" Bottalico delivered a week that was simply nasty in the best possible way.


The Scoring Torrent: Joey Bledsoe’s Explosive Weekend
Bledsoe’s offensive surge was not volume shooting; it was surgical conversion. His four-goal eruption on Saturday was a clinic in different ways to beat a goaltender, highlighting his versatility as a pure finisher.


The Decisive Force: Caleb Lind’s Game-Changing Weekend
A three-goal performance is the definition of efficiency, showcasing Lind’s advanced skill as a goal-scorer. His hat trick against the Prospect Stars was not a fluke; it was a pure display of technical prowess in the offensive zone.


Chicago Crush Elite Leaves It All on the Ice at USPHL Nationals – A Gritty, Growth-Fueled Journey
Though the Crush didn’t advance beyond the Round Robin, the tape won’t lie: this team clawed, competed, and...


Chicago Crush Elite: Midwest Division Champions, Punch Ticket to USPHL Nationals
With Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” blasting through the Orbit Ice Arena speakers after every goal, the Crush delivered...


Chicago Crush Grant “Ramsey” Paullo Named Midwest Division Player of the Month: A Rising Star with a Modern Edge
Paullo’s February was nothing short of spectacular. Over 10 games, he tallied two goals and four assists


Johnny Augusta: Midwest Player of the Month, Crush Captain, and Ready for Nationals
His February...Stopping 83 of 86 shots over four games, including two shutouts, posted a jaw-dropping .965 save percentage for the month.


Chicago Crush Elite Roll Cross-Town Rivalry, Advance to Midwest Division Finals
The Chicago Crush Elite squad put on a clinic in the second round of the Midwest Division Playoffs, dismantling their cross-town rivals...


Chicago Crush Domination Continues as Elite Claims Midwest Crown
Chicago Crush not only extended their winning streak to six games but emphatically claimed the Midwest Division regular season title


Daniel Gurtner: The Eagle From Berwyn Earns Midwest Division Player of the Month Honors
Gurtner went 3-1-0-0 in January, including a three-game winning streak that showcased his ability to rise to the occasion.


Breaking the Ice: Connor Edwards' Stellar January Earns Midwest Division Honor
His January performance helped power the Crush to a 7-3-0-0 record, with each of his three goals coming at crucial moments


Chicago Crush Elite: Dominance, Grit, and a Statement 3 Wins
The Crush took down divisional rivals the Decatur Blaze twice and the Chicago Cougars once, flexing their depth, discipline, and...


Johnny Augusta: The Stone Wall of the Chicago Crush
Johnny Augusta’s performance on January 24 against the Chicago Cougars wasn’t just good—it was legendary.


Chicago Crush Elite: Heartbreak, Heroics, and Hammad Khan’s Breakout Party
The Chicago Crush Elite unit just wrapped up a grueling four-game stretch that tested their mettle, resilience, and ability to bounce back.


Back-to-Back Brilliance: Chicago Crush Elite Shut Down Cougars in Cross-Town Clash
The Chicago Crush Elite squad came into this weekend’s cross-town showdown with the Chicago Cougars looking to make a statement.


Chicago Crush Elite Stall Motor City Gamblers in Weekend Sweep
The Chicago Crush Elite squad continued their reign of terror over the Motor City Gamblers this past weekend


Landmeier and Augusta Dominate: Chicago Crush Duo Named USPHL Players of the Week
Defenseman Logan Landmeier and goaltender Johnny Augusta have been named USPHL Midwest Division Players of the Week...


Chicago Crush Dominate Decatur Blaze in Heated Two-Game Series: A Statement Sweep
The Chicago Crush Elite squad rolled into the Decatur Civic Center this past weekend and left no doubt about who rules the roost...


Keith Watkins: The Chicago Crush’s December Dynamo
Let’s start with the stats because they don’t lie. In six games during December, Watkins put up 10 points—a goal and nine assists.
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