USHL Chicago Steel

Latkoczy Records Shutout in 4-0 Win over Youngstown

Published on April 9, 2021 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release


GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Steel netminder Simon Latkoczy turned away all 16 shots he faced as the Chicago Steel (32-11-3-2; 69 points) whitewashed the Youngstown Phantoms (9-26-4-2; 24 pts.) 4-0 Friday night at Fox Valley Ice Arena.

The Steel offense enjoyed contributions from seven different skaters on the scoresheet with Matt Coronato tallying a marker and a helper to lead the way. Forwards Josh Doan, Erik Middendorf and Jack Harvey each netted goals in the win.

Offensive chances were seldom seen in the opening frame as each team registered just five shots on net in the first.

The majority of those chances for Youngstown came early as the Phantoms earned the game's first power play just 31 seconds after the puck dropped.

Latkoczy turned away multiple chances for Youngstown with the man advantage to keep the scoreboard spotless for his club.

The USHL leader in goals, Coronato, teed off one a one-timer set up by two fellow Harvard University commits to put the Steel on top late in the first. Sean Farrell and Ian Moore connected as Coronato launched a shot while dropping down to one knee in the left circle. The power-play tally gave the Huntington, N.Y., native his 42nd marker of the season.

With the assist, Farrell tied Jake Randolph (Omaha: 60A 2013-2014) for most assists in a single season in USHL Tier 1 history.

After gaining the lead, Chicago never looked back while holding Youngstown to single-digit shot attempts in every period.

Josh Doan put a goal onto his highlight reel with a skillful wrist shot halfway through the middle frame. After an errant pass from Youngstown in the neutral zone, the Arizona State University commit used a Phantoms defender as a natural screen, releasing a wrister that popped the left side of the net.

The 2-0 edge improved to 3-0 with a fortunate deflection for the home team.

Near the end of the second period, Steel captain Erik Middendorf extended the Chicago cushion with the second goal on the man advantage for the Steel. Ryan Ufko slid a pass to Coronato in the left circle and Coronato found Middendorf on the doorstep. The puck deflected off Middendorf's right skate for his 29th of the season.

Jack Harvey lit the lamp for the Steel to balloon the lead to 4-0 halfway through the final frame.

The Boston University commit added his ninth goal in his last 14 games with a breakaway tuck.

Harvey, the left-handed shot forward, breezed in with the puck on his forehand, sliding the puck past Phantoms netminder Kyle Chauvette.

With their largest lead of the game, the Chicago defense stepped up with their most impressive period. The Steel held Youngstown to just four shots on net in the third.

The Steel power play scored on both opportunities it had, charting a 2-for-2 (100%) performance in the win. Chicago's penalty kill unit was 1-for-1 (100%) on the night.

The Steel and Phantoms face off on Saturday, April 10 at 7:05 pm CT for Military Appreciation Night presented by McCue Chevy. The Steel will be wearing special jerseys which are being auctioned off online to benefit Wounded Warrior Project. The clubs conclude the weekend with a 3:05 pm CT start time on Sunday, April 11.

Tickets for all remaining regular season home game are on sale now by calling 855-51-STEEL, visiting ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com or at the Steel Box Office open at 10 a.m. on the day of each home game.

Chicago Steel games can be heard on Mixlr at http://mixlr.com/chicago-steel/ (FREE AUDIO) and video may be streamed on available devices through HockeyTV at www.hockeytv.com (STREAM).

Chicago Steel Upcoming Games presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:

Saturday, April 10 vs. Youngstown Phantoms (7:05 pm CT) Military Appreciation Night presented by McCue Chevy with special jersey auction to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Sunday, April 11 vs. Youngstown Phantoms (7:05 pm CT) presented by McCue Chevy Thursday, April 15 at Youngstown Phantoms (5:05 pm CT)

For more information, call 855-51-STEEL or visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

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