Ice Beat Steel In Dramatic Fashion
Story By: Steve Jankowski
Bensenville (December 5, 2008) - The Chicago Steel took a 3-2 lead into the final period at East Division leader Indiana, but Brent Gwidt scored with 28 seconds left in regulation for the Ice on the power play to pull out a 4-3 win at Indy's Pepsi Coliseum Friday night.

Brandon Richardson opened the scoring with a pair of goals in the first period, giving Indy an early two-goal lead, but Rob Linsmayer and John Moore (Colorado College) scored just over two minutes apart toward the end of the opening period to tie the game at 2 before intermission.  Moore's goal was his 7th of the year, putting him one ahead of teammate Mike Walsh (Air Force Academy) for the most among USHL Blue liners.  Moore also assisted on Linsmayer's goal, giving him 17 total points, also tops among USHL defenseman.

Late in the 2nd period, Andrew Miller (Yale University) broke a personal three-game goal-less skid with his 13th goal this year while Chicago was on a power play.

Ben Albertson tied the game at three at the 8:07 mark of the third for Indiana, setting up Gwidt's power play heroics.

The Steel will travel to Des Moines tomorrow night for a match up with the Buccaneers, and will pay the Ice another visit next Friday before returning home to the Edge Ice Arena for back-to-back tilts with the Green Bay Gamblers Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.  Tickets can be ordered for all Steel home games by calling 630.594.1165.