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NEWS STORY
Hawks Survive New Look Steel
Bensenville, IL (December 30, 2006) --
The Steel were looking to continue their momentum from a
Friday night win and shutout over Ohio with a win over
the Waterloo Blackhawks Saturday night, but Waterloo
goalie Matthew DiGirolamo had different ideas as he was
clearly the top player on the ice Saturday. Waterloo,
who leads the East Division in points, scored with 5:33
left in the period, but the Steel went into the dressing
room holding their heads high. This was shown as they
took the ice in the second period with even more energy
then they did in the first. Sean Dolan tied the game at
1 with a powerplay goal and his 8th of the season; Andy
Miele and Mike Embach were credited with the assists.
The Steel had many more quality chances but were not
able to get anymore help for Pat McGann who played a
solid game in net for the Steel. McGann faced 42 shots
throughout the 3 periods but was not able to stop them
all. Waterloo got the lead back and what proved to be
the game winner late in the 2nd period.
The Steel fought hard all night, and proved to Waterloo
that they are contenders and a brand new team stepping
on the ice. The Steel seem to have a a different stride
in their step everytime they take the ice as of late and
they will be surprising alot of teams the next time they
face them.
Notes: The Chicago Steel are on the road for their next
two games. Sunday night in Green Bay and Wednesday night
in Indiana. They return to home ice for a three game
stint starting on Friday, January 5th.
Saturday nights game was the first game for the new
Chicago Steel dance team, as they made their 2006-2007
appearance. They helped a large and loud crowd cheer on
the Steel and helped keep the energy up for the fans. |
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