3 for Kevin, 2 for Maxim and single strikes for Leavens, Ciampini and a first Steelers goal for Nathan Ripley
With period scores of 1-2, 1-3 and 1-3 the Steelers take the points in Manchester after an 8-3 victory
Aaron Fox’s side arrived in Manchester without Matt Greenfield, Colton Saucerman, Veeti Vainio and Captain Robert Dowd.
Goals from Kevin Tansey (3), Maxim Golod (2) and single strikes from Messers Ciampini, Leavens and a first from Nathan Ripley secured the points.
Marco De-Filippo started for the Steelers, and has made several excellent saves in the opening period.
After coming from behind to lead 2-1 after 20 minutes, Steelers took control in the middle session with a brace from Kevin Tansey and a blast from Daniel Ciampini to lead 5-2 after 40 minutes
Tansey completed his hat-trick, Golod scored his 2nd and Nathan Ripley his first as a Steeler to bring home both points.
First Period …
Manchester started the stronger of the two sides, forcing the game and putting De-Filippo under pressure.
In the first few minutes De-Filippo stood strong with the Steelers scambling
05.06 and Manchester made their pressure tell when Hughes fed Ulett out in front for him to slot home and the storm take a 1-0 lead.
Returning Storm captain Cam Critchlow to the box at 07.44 and Steelers first power-play of the night.
Ciampini close with a tip out in front.
Storm killed and as Critchlow came out of the box who broke away with De-Filippo making the all import save.
Marco Vallerand had a half chance with his shot deflected over the goal.
13.15 and Zach Milton took a charging call, could the Steelers power-play find a way through Weninger in the Manchester goal. They did ….
13.39 and Steelers tied it 1-1 as Daniel Leavens sniped from close range
Momentum change, Steelers taking control and direct from a face off main Golod netted to put the Steelers 2-1 ahead at 15.45
Power-Play chance for the Storm, Cole Shudra off for interference at 17.32
Steelers killed the penalty and the period ended, Storm 1-2 Steelers.
Second Period
Great start to the middle period for the Steelers, Watling with the face-off win and Tansey snipes to extend the lead to 3-1
29.44 and Daniel Ciampini skates down the left wing and unleashed an incredible shot that beats Weninger for 4-1
Weninger is then pulled with Oldie replacing him between the pipes.
50.44 and Huttla takes 2 for cross checking, power-play time Storm
De-Filippo outstanding and shuts the door. Steelers kill.
33.43 and the Storm back in it when D’Aoust scores from close range, its 2-4
44.48 and Tansey scores his 2nd of the night, a long range wrist shot to extend the lead back to 3, and 5-2 in the Steelers favour.
Storm throw everything at De-Filippo and he makes back to back saves to keep the score 2-5 at the end of the second period.
Third Period …
Storm started the third period on the power-play, Steelers had been awarded a minor for delaying the game at the final hooter in the second period.
Weninger was also back in goal, replacing Oldale between the pipes.
53 Seconds in and Storm had one back, Martin on the power-play.
Good chance for Vallerand as he cut to the middle and fired his shot, Weninger with the save.
44.38 and a Rockets from Kevin Tansey to make it 6-3, it was the start of a period of domination.
55.12 and Nathan Ripley got on the end of a Tansey / Vallerand move to secure his first Steelers goal, it was 7-3
The scoring hadn’t ended, Maxim Golod with his 2nd with at 58.44
Steelers return home to the Arena on Sunday for another league fixture against Dundee Stars at 4.00pm
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