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OpTic Chicago | |||
Team Information | |||
Org Location | United States | ||
Region | CDL Franchise | ||
Owner | Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez | ||
Sponsor | Turtle Beach Game Fuel Crep Popeyes Zippo SCUF Gaming US Army Metro Mavix | ||
Affiliated Team(s) | NRG Esports OpTic Gaming | ||
History | |||
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OpTic Chicago is the official Call of Duty League franchise team of Chicago, United States. It is owned and operated by NRG Esports. The team was created after HECZ reacquired the OpTic Gaming brand and renamed the Chicago Huntsmen. In November 2021, the team merged with rivals Dallas Empire to form OpTic Texas.
History[]
Main article: History of OpTic Chicago
Timeline[]
- 2020
- 2021
Player Roster[]
Active[]
Former[]
Players are shown for the entire duration of their tenure on the team, with the role and substitute/trainee status they had upon their departure.
Player | Name | Role | Joined | Left | Next Team | ||
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Dashy | Brandon Otell | Player | Nov 20202020-11-11 | Nov 20212021-11-08 | TEX | ||
General | Jordon General | Substitute | Nov 20202020-11-11 | Nov 20212021-11-08 | TEX | ||
Scump | Seth Abner | Player | Nov 20202020-11-11 | Nov 20212021-11-08 | TEX | ||
Envoy | Dylan Hannon | Player | Nov 20202020-11-11 | Aug 20212021-08-28 | LAT | ||
FormaL | Matthew Piper | Player | Nov 20202020-11-11 | Aug 20212021-08-28 | Retired |
Organization[]
Current[]
C | ID | Name | Position |
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H3CZ | Hector Rodriguez | CEO | |
Andy Miller | CEO/Founder | ||
Brett Lautenbach | President | ||
Sender | Troy Michaels | Head Coach |
Former[]
C | ID | Name | Position | Next Team |
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Trivia[]
Team Achievements[]
This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.
Media[]
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- September 13, London, Seattle, and Chicago unveiled as latest Call of Duty franchises by Ross Deason on Dexerto
- September 13, Chicago, Seattle, and London join the Call of Duty League | The Esports Dispatch by LandO on UMG Gaming
- September 14, London, Chicago, Seattle latest franchises for Call of Duty by Reuters on ESPN
- September 15, From the bottom of my Heart by H3CZ on YouTube
- September 19, H3CZ on OpTic: "We're competitors now" | Call of Duty with Arda Ocal on ESPN Esports
- September 20, NRG co-founder Andy Miller: “I think everyone who loves Call of Duty will love our roster” with George Geddes on Dot Esports
- September 25, New Call of Duty esports league will begin play in home markets in 2020, start with 12 teams by Mike Hume on The Washington Post
- September 29, "We're blessed that he picked us."@NRGgg CEO @amiller discusses the what the addition of @H3CZ means for the organization and what plans they have for @Chicago_COD. with Cheddar Esports on Twitter
- November 12, Meet Hecz Huntsmen | Chicago COD Player Series (Special Edition) by NRG Esports on YouTube
- November 15, Meet Formal Huntsmen | Chicago COD Player Series with NRG Esports on YouTube
- May 4, BIG Changes at the Top! | Talent Power Rankings Ep. 3 | Momo | Florida Mutineers Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- May 5, Gunless BENCHED - Huntsmen Didn't Tell Him?! | Chino for JKap Confirmed! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- May 8, Gunless Benched by Chicago Huntsmen? | Off The Break by LandO on YouTube
- May 9, How Two Rivals Pushed Call of Duty Esports to Greatness by Dexerto on YouTube
- October 5, Dashy on Joining Huntsmen and Teaming w/ Scump! - Stay Attached EP. #1 by Attach on YouTube
- October 9, Envoy, Scump & Gunless CLUTCH UP As Prestinni Sets KILL RECORD — Top 5 @Huntsmen Plays of 2020 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- October 10, Envoy's FEARLESS Ninja Defuse | Behind the Sights Ep. 1 by TacticalRab on YouTube
- November 11, OpTic Gaming IS BACK with HECZ and Chicago OpTic by Esports Talk on YouTube
- November 11, TOGETHER WE STAND! by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- November 11, I Never Stopped Trying. (OpTic is Mine) by HECZ on YouTube
- November 12, Reviving the Greenwall – Exclusive OpTic H3CZ Interview w/ Richard Lewis with Richard Lewis on YouTube
- November 13, HECZ FURY as LEAK Almost RUINED OpTic Move?!.. "Little Snake"! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- November 13, OpTic Scump Gets Fined Again | Cold War Roundtable by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- November 25, Formal Moves in With Scump? | Optic Podcast #2 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- November 26, HECZ Reveals OpTic Leak Came From CDL?!.. Nearly RUINED Chicago & LA Thieves!! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- December 3, Dr Disrespect OFFERED to Join OpTic Chicago by Esports Talk on YouTube
- December 17, Banned on Warzone! | OpTic Podcast #4 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- December 23, Scump Rips Off Mr. Beast | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 5 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- December 24, Scump FUMING with AWFUL OpTic Practice?!. Formal & Dashy FINALLY to Texas! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- December 28, Dashy on moving to OpTic Chicago: ‘It definitely feels like a family here’ by Jalen Lopez on Dot Esports
- December 30, Will No Anti-cheat Affect Call of Duty League 2021? | OpTic Podcast #6 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- December 30, Will OpTic RESPECT Leader Envoy?!. FormaL Needs to STEP UP in Cold War? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- January 1, OpTic 2020: A Year in Review by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 4, Millionaire Esports Athlete Reacts to His Retirement | OpTic Reacts by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 6, This Will Get Dashy Fined! | OpTic Podcast #7 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 8, The Codcast #45 "Envoy" - Fueled by XP Sports™ by NAMELESS on YouTube
- January 11, OpTic Call of Duty Ranks Their Enemies | Pro Player Tier List by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 13, OpTic Calls Out Fortnite! | Optic Podcast #8 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 17, 2021's BIGGEST CoD Esports Rivalry - OpTic vs LA Thieves by Dexerto Call of Duty on YouTube
- January 20, Scump's Embarrassing Childhood Stories | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 9 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- January 22, The Re-Building of OpTic | The Process S1E1 by OpTic Gaming on YouTube
- January 22, Nadeshot vs H3CZ: OpTic’s Rivalry With 100 Thieves Begins @ CDL Kickoff Classic by Dexerto on YouTube
- January 22, Why OpTic Chicago vs LA Thieves is Call of Duty’s next eClasico by Brad Norton on Dexerto
- January 26, Team Preview: OpTic Chicago Has the Firepower to Blast the League by COD League on Call of Duty League
- February 1, Envoy on Breaking Scump's "Curse" and Leading OpTic!! | CDL Interview with TacticalRab on YouTube
- February 10, "You have to prove yourself every single day" | H3CZ | The Barracks #1 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- February 10, Dashy Almost Couldn't Compete This Year | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 12 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- February 11, Why Scump & FormaL Will Destroy ARROGANT Atlanta FaZe by Dexerto on YouTube
- February 11, OpTic Preshow Ep. 1 (Atlanta Home Series) by TacticalRab on YouTube
- February 24, Optic Pre-show (Super Week) | Ranking Rival CDL Teams by OpTic CHI on YouTube
- March 1, Scump's Going to Be a Dad | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 14 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 4, Unpacking Call of Duty Drama | Optic Pre-show Major 1 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 5, Formal Reunites With Optic and Scump | The Process by OpTic Gaming on YouTube
- March 10, Formal Cant Compete With Scump | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 15 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 18, Activision Lets Talk | The OpTic Podcast Ep 16 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 20, FormaL Questions Everything | OpTic FormaL | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 90 by HECZ on YouTube
- March 20, Nadeshot Is Back! Optic Pre-show Toronto Home Series Ft. Zooma by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 24, Formal Confronts Maniac About Awards Speech | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 17 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- March 25, Tailgate Drinking Stories | OpTic Pre Show by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 1, Scump & Formal Blocking Out the Haters | OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 7, Scump Got His Mojo Back | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 19 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 8, Scump Is Losing His Mind | The OpTic Preshow Major II by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 11, Responding to the Minnesota ROKKR by HECZ on YouTube
- April 14, Breaking Down Our Heartbreaking Loss | The OpTic Podcast #20 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 18, Why Dashy Didn't Join the Huntsmen | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 91 by HECZ on YouTube
- April 21, This Change Puts OpTic In LOSERS by Dexerto on YouTube
- April 21, Scumps Reaching Final Form | OpTic Podcast Ep. 21 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- April 28, Maniac Fighting Tiktokers | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 22 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 5, The 6050 Edition w/ Nadeshot | The Optic Podcast Ep. 23 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 6, CDL Rostermania + Tier List | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 6, Disgusting 7 Streak From Optic Envoy by Breaking Point on YouTube
- May 7, Will LANS Save Optic? Veterans Think LAN Will Break Rookies Mental by Dustin Bowerman on YouTube
- May 14, The Final Online Major of 2021 | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 16, 2022 Season Chalked Due to Cod Delays!?? | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 24 by OpTic gaming on YouTube
- May 19, Announcing Our Warzone Team (World Series of Warzone Intel) | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 25 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 26, The Best Trash Talker in Cod History | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 26 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- May 28, SCUMP REACTS TO BROKEN AR'S | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 3, Activision's Favoritism Towards Pros | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 27 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 5, Answering the Most Difficult Questions | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 9, Multi Million Dollar Deal | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 28 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 10, CDL Rostermania | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 16, Why People Are Hating on Faze Clan Sports Illustrated | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 29 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 17, Reacting to Our Best LAN Moments | The Optic Preshow LAN Major by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 23, OpTic's Uncensored LAN Comms by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- June 24, Why is OpTic CHICAGO Still Struggling to Compete in Major Tournaments? by IKONation on YouTube
- June 27, Formal Reveals a Secret All Pro's Have | The Optic Podcast Ep. 30 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 1, "OpTic is like the Yankees of esports" | OpTic Chicago — Dashy & Envoy by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- July 5, Top 5 Scump Plays of the Season So Far by Breaking Point on YouTube
- July 7, Biggest Tournament in Cod History! | OpTic Podcast by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 8, The Greenwall Returns to Lan Stage 5 Begins! | OpTic Pre-show by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 14, How OpTic FIXED Their Problems by Dexerto on YouTube
- July 15, Friends Over Teammates in the CDL | OpTic Podcast Ep. 33 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 18, A Heartbreaking Year for Optic Call of Duty | The Process by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 21, Breaking Down the FaZe Match | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 34 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 22, The Meeting That Changed Everything | The OpTic Preshow by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- July 31, CDL 2022 and BEYOND (WHAT WE NEED) | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 99 by HECZ on YouTube
- August 7, Formal Regrets Leaving OpTic | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 36 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- August 8, Scump & Envoy Test POSITIVE, OpTic in DANGER, CDL Champs RISK?! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- August 9, Can OpTic Finally Reclaim the Throne?! | Road to Champs — OpTic Chicago by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- August 9, Scump's 1v3 Clutch (Raw Comms) by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- August 11, OpTic Reveal DENIED Player Stickers as CDL REFUSED to Pay?! Champs by TacticalRab on YouTube
- August 11, Reason Champs Is in Danger (Not Looking Good) | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 37 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- August 16, Why OpTic Are COD Champs Dark Horses! by Dexerto on YouTube
- August 17, OpTic CLEARED for CDL Champs!! Scump & Envoy NEGATIVE (on test!) by TacticalRab on YouTube
- August 17, OpTic Chicago Pro Envoy talks Lacrosse, Playstyle Tips, and Alternate Careers with Jon Silman on PlayStation
- August 20, The 3 Teams Looking SCARY At COD Champs! by Dexerto on YouTube
- August 20, Final $2.5 Million Dollar Tournament | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 38 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- August 26, Cod Champs Post Event Conference with OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- September 1, Are OpTic WRONG To Release Envoy? by Dexerto on YouTube
- September 5, The Real Reason Formal Retired (Emotional Moment) | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 39 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- September 11, Envoy EXPOSES OpTic Problems, Dashy RESPONDS?! Rostermania BEEF? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- September 12, Scumps Lost Trophies (Most Valuable OpTic Collectables) | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 106 by HECZ on YouTube
- September 19, Reacting to the Funniest Trash Talk | The OpTic Podcast Ep 41 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- September 26, Myth & Nadeshot Drama Around Controller Players | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 42 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- September 29, Farewell FormaL | Saying Goodbye to a Call of Duty Legend by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- October 3, FormaL Returns to Pro Team | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 43 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- October 10, Scump Addresses $100m Twitch Leak | The Optic Podcast Ep. 44 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- October 22, Crowdfunding + Call of Duty = Top Esports | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 46 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- October 27, Challenging All Keyboard Players | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 47 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- October 29, Best Envoy Plays in Black Ops Cold War by Breaking Point on YouTube
- November 3, Scump Moving to Facebook Gaming | The OpTic Podcast Ep. 48 by OpTic Chicago on YouTube
- November 8, The Process | Crossroads III by OpTic Gaming on YouTube
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External links[]
References[]
- ↑ OpTic Gaming's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 OpTic Gaming's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ Triumph Gaming's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Envoy's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 FormaL's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 OpTic Gaming & Envy announce merger and new OpTic Texas CDL team dexerto.com
- ↑ OpTic Gaming & Envy announce merger and new OpTic Texas CDL team dexerto.com