Great Road Win in Nottingham Sets Up Home Game vs Manchester on Sunday
Panthers cored in the first minute but for them that was it
Steelers hit four without reply to take the points in Nottingham and now head back home to take on the Manchester Storm tomorrow
Into the Game.
Matt Greenfield got the start from head coach Aaron Fox with Nick Seitz retaining his position whilst Jordon Southorn stayed behind in Sheffield as the player left out tonight.
First Period.
After just 55 seconds the Panthers took the lead as they broke down the ice on a 2 on 1 break, Volcan fed Marcinew and the building went crazy as Nottingham took the early lead.
Steelers right back at it as Jasper set up Dowdy only for his shot to be saved by Grande
Gentile created for Kevin Tansey but his shot hit the side of the net
A double save from Grande, first off Dowdy and the second one of Joona Huttula – it remained 1-0
Gentile breakaway and he has Gentile beat but hits the bottom of the post
Seitz on the blue line makes a play but his shot was deflected before it reached the Panthers goal and Gentile covers up
At the other end Greenfield is called into action making a huge pad save
First penalty of the night comes at 19.46 when Zech is called for slashing
Steelers start the middle period on the power play
End of the First Period: Panthers 1-0 Steelers
Second Period
Steelers started the middle period on the power-play and quickly made the Panthers pay by equalising just 29 seconds in when Gentile assisted of Stephen Harpers goal
22.44 and Dougherty for holding gave Nottingham their first power-play of the game, Nottingham pushed but Steelers stood tall with Mikko outstanding on the kill.
Dougherty returned.
26.56 and Steelers had a second, and so did Stephen Harper, with a back post finish as he collected the rebound off a Joona Huttula shot – Steelers lead 2-1
31.02 and Diffley for interference is the call, Panthers again push with Greenfield outstanding – we killed and returned to full strength
Panthers came looking for the equaliser, a scramble in front of Greenfield’s goal but Kelly clears
37.51 and the Steelers on the power-play after a late hit by Armour as he served 2 for kneeing
Panthers back to full strength as the period ends panthers 1-2 Steelers
Third Period
Early chances for the Steeles with Harper and Balmas going close and Grande again making the saves.
46.44 and Diffley makes it 3-1 in front of the Steelers fans
Logan Neilson sets up Cole Shudra with Grande again making the big stop
53.04 and the Panthers score their 2nd … or do they, Steelers challenge and the referees decide to wipe the goal out, it remains 1-3
Panthers called a time out at 56.37 but it was the Steelers that would score the extra goal, Evan Jasper with a snipe at 56.48 for 4-1
Final score: Panthers 1-4 Steelers