Anthoine Leads Steel To Win Over The Bucs

Bensenville (January 17th, 2009) --  The Chicago Steel fell behind early on the road for the second straight night, but they left Des Moines with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory with the help of a two-goal effort from forward Mark Anthoine (University of Maine).

Chris Knowlton put the Buccaneers up just under three minutes into the game, but Chicago tied the game five and a half minutes later on a goal from Rob Linsmayer.

The Steel took their first lead of the night on Anthoine's first goal on the evening at the 11:28 mark, and Chicago would hold that lead until Alex Chaisson evened things at two early in the second period.

Eight minutes later, Armand Deswardt (Cornell College) put the Steel back in front.  It was the first ever USHL goal for the Plano, TX native.

The Buccaneers tied the game on a power play just 14 seconds into the third period, on Chaisson's second marker of the game.

Not to be outdone, Anthoine netted the game-winner with just under nine minutes remaining in the game.

Martin Ausserhofer stopped 20 Buccaneer shots to earn his first-ever USHL victory in goal.

The Steel return home next Friday night when they host the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets for all Steel home games can be ordered by calling the Steel Box Office at 630.594.1165.