This weekend the Chicago Steel welcomed the Green Bay Gamblers and Team USA to the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. This was their first set of home games since playing Muskegon on October 20th.
On Friday, both teams came out ready to play. It was scoreless for the first 40 minutes of play. Then, four minutes into the third period Matthew Weis was able to net a shot to give the Gamblers a 1-0 lead. With a minute left in regulation, the Steel pulled Sakellaropoulos, allowing an extra man on the ice. With three seconds left to go in the third, Trevor Olson got an empty net goal, to clinch the win for the Gamblers, making the final score 2-0.
Alex Sakellaropoulos has 31 saves, with the Steel outshooting the Gamblers 33-29.
Following Friday's game, fans were able to have a meet and greet with Joseph Widmar #8, Phil Marinaccio #9, and Thomas Ebbing #10.
Fans had pictures, pucks, cups, and bracelets ready for the players to sign.
On Saturday, the Steel welcomed Team USA U-18's to the Edge Ice Arena for the first time this season. The Steel came out ready to play, hoping to put the loss from Friday behind them. The first half of the first period, the Steel were able to keep USA from scoring. Then at 13:33, Anthony Louis netted a point making the score 1-0. Ten seconds later USA followed up with a second goal by Tyler Motte. About midway through the second period, Team USA increased their lead 3-0. Alex Roos finally got Chicago on the board with a powerplay goal off of a rebound from a shot by Thomas Ebbing. Christian Heil would score 1 minute and 20 seconds later, with the assist going to Daniel McNamara. Between the end of the second and through the third USA were able to capitalize on goals from Keaton Thompson, Will Butcher, John Hayden, and Anthony Louis, making the score 7-2. With 2:32 left in the third period Christian Neumann took a hard shot from the point, making the score 7-3. This was Neumann’s first goal of the season.
While the Steel were outshot 37-22, Alex Sakellaropoulos had 30 saves during regulation.
The Steel travel to Green Bay tomorrow, Wednesday, November 21st, to take on the Gamblers at the Resch Center. The game is set for 7:05pm. The Steel then return home for a two day showdown with the Lincoln Stars and the Indiana Ice. The Steel will play the Lincoln Stars on Friday, November 23rd at 7:30pm, and the Indiana Ice on Saturday, November 24th at 7:05pm.
For tickets call (630) 594-1161 or visit http://tickets.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the games this weekend Steel Fans!!
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