USHL Chicago Steel

Capitols Score Three Consecutive Goals to Down Steel

December 30, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release


The Chicago Steel fell to the Madison Capitols 5-4 Saturday night at Fox Valley Ice Arena...Chicago led the game 2-1 in the first period before a Madison goal with one minute left in the period tied the game at two...Madison jumped in front in the second period and never gave up the lead, scoring three consecutive goals to take a 4-2 lead in the third period...Chicago got within one early in the third, but a Capitols goal on an empty net thwarted the comeback effort despite a Steel goal with under a minute to play...Neither team scored on the man advantage, the Steel going 0-for-2 and the Capitols 0-for-1

Forward Michael Hage was the first Steel goal scorer, his 11th of the year on a five-hole goal in the opening period. Hage finishes the month of December with nine points and five goals.

Defenseman Chris Able finished the night with a goal and an assist and a +1 rating

Forwards Mick Thompson and Kolin Sisson scored in the third period, with both of their goals bringing the Steel to within one at the time. Thompson's goal was his ninth of the year and extended his point streak to three games. Sisson's score was his sixth of the year and his third goal in the last five games.

Chicago goaltender Louka Cloutier made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss

Neither the Steel nor the Capitols have swept a weekend series against the other this season. Each team is 3-3-0-0 head-to-head this year.

Chicago Steel Upcoming Schedule presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:

Friday, January 5 vs. Sioux Falls Stampede (7:05 pm CT)

Saturday, January 6 vs. Sioux Falls Stampede (6:05 pm CT) | Boy Band Night | Full Team Post-Game Autographs

Tuesday, January 9 at Green Bay Gamblers (7:05 pm CT)

Chicago Steel Postgame Notes - December 30, 2023 vs. Madison Capitols Game 28, Home Game 11

Final Score 1 2 3 F Madison 2 1 2 5 STEEL 2 0 2 4 (Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, IL)

Highlights

Chicago Steel Postgame Central

Records: Madison: 14-7-4-2, 34 pts. (Road: 5-2-4-1) STEEL: 9-17-1-1, 20 pts. (Home: 4-5-1-1)

Game Sheet

Quick Stats: Shots PP PK PIM Madison 34 0-1 2-2 21 STEEL 26 0-2 1-1 17

Notes:

* The Chicago Steel fell to the Madison Capitols 5-4 Saturday night at Fox Valley Ice Arena...Chicago led the game 2-1 in the first period before a Madison goal with one minute left in the period tied the game at two...Madison jumped in front in the second period and never gave up the lead, scoring three consecutive goals to take a 4-2 lead in the third period...Chicago got within one early in the third, but a Capitols goal on an empty net thwarted the comeback effort despite a Steel goal with under a minute to play...Neither team scored on the man advantage, the Steel going 0-for-2 and the Capitols 0-for-1 * Forward Michael Hage was the first Steel goal scorer, his 11th of the year on a five-hole goal in the opening period. Hage finishes the month of December with nine points and five goals. * Defenseman Chris Able finished the night with a goal and an assist and a +1 rating * Forwards Mick Thompson and Kolin Sisson scored in the third period, with both of their goals bringing the Steel to within one at the time. Thompson's goal was his ninth of the year and extended his point streak to three games. Sisson's score was his sixth of the year and his third goal in the last five games. * Chicago goaltender Louka Cloutier made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss * Neither the Steel nor the Capitols have swept a weekend series against the other this season. Each team is 3-3-0-0 head-to-head this year.

Chicago Steel Upcoming Schedule presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:

Friday, January 5 vs. Sioux Falls Stampede (7:05 pm CT)

Saturday, January 6 vs. Sioux Falls Stampede (6:05 pm CT) | Boy Band Night | Full Team Post-Game Autographs

Tuesday, January 9 at Green Bay Gamblers (7:05 pm CT)

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