Steelers vs Coventry Blaze in the Final 4
Steelers qualified for the Challenge Cup semi final with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Manchester Storm, a 10-2 aggregate victory.
The semi final will take place in the New Year against Coventry Blaze, who came from 4-0 down against Belfast Giants to win the game 5-4 after overtime and a penalty shoot out.
Steelers had home debuts for Zach Vinnell and new signing Finlay Ulrick.
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Anthony Morrone once again started in goal, keeping his impressive Challenge Cup run going.
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First Period …
After killing a Brien Diffley tripping minor the Steelers took control with Cole Shudra opening the scoring at 11.46 (assisted Vinnell & Whistle)
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Steelers then had a 4 minute power-play after Will Merchant took a double minor for high sticks at 15.32
Mitchell Balmas took full advantage scoring two power-play goals at 16.58 and 17.59 for a 3-0 scoreline (8-1)
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Second Period …
Chase Harrison took a minor penalty early on for tripping but Steelers power-play failed to convert.
They didn’t have to wait long to extend the lead to 4-0 at 28.10 when Brandon Whistle scored, assisted Cole Shudra
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Things got feisty at 31.21 when C. J Garcia was challenged by Kevin Tansey after he took a checking from behind penalty against Patrick Watling. Both players took 5 minute fighting penalties.
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Third period …
Storm got on the board at 46.12 when Tyler Hinam scored past Anthony Morrone
Messrs Hinam and Vinnell clashed at 48.25 with more 5 minute penalties for fighting.
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Brett Neumann completed the scoring with 3.11 remaining as he scored the 5th goal (assisted Watling and Juusola)
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Final score: Steelers 5 (10) – 1 (2) Manchester Storm
Next Game …
Saturday 23rd December
Steelers Vs Cardiff Devils
Utilita Arena
Face Off 7.00pm
Doors and Shop Open 5.30pm
Buy Tickets “HERE”
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