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NEWS STORY
Steel Split Weekend
Bensenville, IL (February 18th, 2007)
– The Steel came out their locker room ready to play
Friday night, and they did just that by jumping to an
early lead over the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets. Luka
Vidmar was first to put the Steel on the score board
just 4:49 into the game. It was Vidmar's only goal, but
he finished the night with a 1-4-5 line. The Steel added
to their lead scoring three more times in the first,
giving them a generous lead to go back into their locker
room with.
Chicago started the 2nd period as they finished the
first; with a mission to out play Ohio at every
opportunity. Ryan Raven started the period off right as
scored his second goal of the night only 45 seconds into
the 2 nd period. Two other goals were tallied in the
second period giving the Steel a 7-0 lead after the
second.
Eight different Steel players tallied goals Friday night
in the 11-0 victory, while 12 players collected points
on the night. The Steel also had four players with four
plus points. Pat McGann was credited with the win and
the shutout, while time was split between himself and
Rob Madore, after McGann was given a match penalty.
The Stars of the game were; 3rd – Andy Miele, 2-2-4 line
Friday, 2nd – Luka Vidmar, 1-4-5, and 1st Star was Ryan
Raven, 2-1-3.
Saturday night the Steel were looking to carry over
their scoring momentum against Des Moines, but the
Buccaneers struck first and struck early; as they scored
only 47 seconds into the game.
The Buc's kept the pressure on in the first period and
jumped out to a 3-0 lead going into the intermission,
while Chicago was only able to counter with one goal in
the 2nd period by Corey Chakeen. Entering the 3rd
period, the Steel were looking to make a come back and
they started it off right with a goal from Sean Dolan
making it a 3-2 game, but Des Moines responded with back
to back goals. This did not discourage Chicago as they
were able to put two more goals back on the board making
it 5-4 with goals from Andy Miele and Dolan.
The Buc's secured the win as they were able to slide a
puck under a diving Rob Madore as he was trying to get
to the bench for the extra attacker.
The Steel return to action at the Edge Ice Arena next
weekend, February 23rd and 24th against Omaha. Both
nights puck drop is 7:30 pm and the games can also be
seen on the B2 Network.
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