Men's Ice Hockey 11/25/2022 10:07:00 PM Chicago Steel

STEEL FALL TO DUBUQUE 4-3 IN OVERTIME FRIDAY

Celebrini, Perron and Major tally goals for Chicago

DUBUQUE, IOWA –For the fifth straight Steel game, it took more than 60 minutes to decide a winner as the Chicago Steel (11-5-1-1; 24 pts.) fell in overtime to the Dubuque Fighting Saints (8-4-1-1; 16 pts.) 4-3 Friday night at Dubuque Ice Arena.

James Reeder scored the game winner for the home team 2:33 into the extra session. Chicago outshot Dubuque 32-20 and received goals from Macklin Celebrini, Jayden Perron and Charlie Major.

Fighting Saints goaltender Paxton Geisel stopped 29 of 32 shots to earn the victory including several key saves in the third period.

Max Montes opened the scoring for Dubuque on the power play. After extended time in the offensive zone, Fighting Saints forward Ryan St. Louis controlled the puck at the right circle and dished the puck down low to teammate Montes to the right of Steel goaltender Christian Manz. Montes walked in on Manz across the crease and slid the puck past Manz for his sixth goal of the season and a 1-0 Dubuque lead.

Just over three minutes later, the Fighting Saints won a puck battle behind the Steel net. Jake Sondreal, stationed between two Steel defenders, forced the puck free to teammate Shawn O'Donnell, waiting on the doorstep. O'Donnell shoveled a pass across the cage to Noah Powell for a tap-in goal to extend the lead to 2-0.

In the second period, Macklin Celebrini brought the Steel to within 2-1 with the tenth goal of his rookie season. After an initial 3-on-2 Steel rush was broken up, Celebrini ended up with the puck on the right half boards. The dynamic forward swooped towards the net unguarded and let go a low wrist shot that beat Geisel just inside the left post.

The Steel earned the equalizer while on the powerplay later in the period. After Geisel made a terrific save to rob Harvey on a 2-on-0 rush, Saints defenseman William Staring was called for roughing, putting Chicago on its second powerplay of the night.

With Chicago controlling the puck in the offensive zone, Anthony Dowd found Perron at the right circle. Perron found space inside the circle as he toe-dragged and beat Geisel inside the left post, just like his teammate Celebrini had done five minutes earlier.

Ryan St. Louis gave Dubuque the lead six minutes into the third period. After Geisel stopped Jayden Perron and Cameron Johnson from point-blank range, St. Louis forced a turnover at the Chicago blue line and sprinted up ice. The Fighting Saints leading scorer sent a low wrister on net that Manz got a piece of, but the puck trickled over the goal line for a 3-2 Fighting Saints lead.

The Steel tied the game with 8:25 remaining in regulation. A strong Steel forecheck resulted in Chris Delaney controlling the puck behind the net. Delaney fed Charlie Major just inside the right dot for a one-time shot that clanked in off the left post. The goal was Major's second of the season.

After the teams traded chances over the final few minutes of regulation, the game went to overtime.

Chicago had the better of the chances for the first two minutes of the extra session until James Reeder forced a Steel turnover at the Dubuque blue line. A quick pass by Staring freed Oliver Moberg to start a 2-on-1 rush up ice. Moberg calmly waited for Reeder to join the play, then dished the puck to him on the left side. With Manz sliding to his right, Reeder sent a wrist shot past Manz' left shoulder and into the cage for the game-winning goal.

Chicago takes on the Green Bay Gamblers tomorrow night, Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7:05 pm.

The Steel will return home December 2 and 3 to take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks. On Saturday, December 3, the Steel host Winterfest presented by Rookies All-American Pub and Grill. The team will wear special holiday-themed jerseys to be auctioned off online to benefit the Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association.

Tickets start at just $10 and are available by calling 855-51-STEEL, purchasing at ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com or visiting the Steel box office at Fox Valley Ice Arena during business hours.

All Chicago Steel tickets are digital and available on mobile devices. Fans should create their profile online by clicking here. For more information on digital tickets for the Chicago Steel, click here. Fans attending this weekend's games and all Steel home games this season are encouraged to purchase tickets prior to arriving at the arena to avoid any delays on game night.

Season ticket plans starting at 5 games for just $50 and group tickets and experiences are on sale now by calling 855-51-STEEL or emailing info@ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.

Chicago Steel Upcoming Schedule presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:
Saturday, November 26 at Green Bay Gamblers (7:05 pm CT)
Friday, December 2 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (7:05 pm CT)
Saturday, December 3 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks (7:05 pm CT) Winterfest presented by Rookies All-American Pub and Grill with Special Jersey Auction to benefit the Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association | Full-Team Post-Game Autographs

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MAJOR BAG ALERT?? https://t.co/stvq8iG3VF pic.twitter.com/CO1ijetsOT
— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) November 26, 2022

Puma Perron sneaks past the Saints and finds the back of the net?? https://t.co/wQ61uoUyXz pic.twitter.com/hh3sPb1NJk
— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) November 26, 2022

Just like they said..give Celebrini room and he scores?? https://t.co/B0XSiYT3Ii pic.twitter.com/qFC9KvQUjc
— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) November 26, 2022

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Players Mentioned

#10 Chris Delaney: F; 5' 6"; Umass-Amherst

#17 Macklin Celebrini: F; 6' 0"; Boston University

#18 Jayden Perron: F; 5' 9"; University of North Dakota

#20 Charlie Major: F; 5' 10"; Cornell University

#21 Cameron Johnson: F; 5' 8"; Harvard University

#22 Anthony Dowd: D; 5' 7"; Uncommitted

#35 Christian Manz: G; 6' 0"; Augustana University

Players Mentioned

#10 Chris Delaney
: 5' 6"; Umass-Amherst
: F

#17 Macklin Celebrini
: 6' 0"; Boston University
: F

#18 Jayden Perron
: 5' 9"; University of North Dakota
: F

#20 Charlie Major
: 5' 10"; Cornell University
: F

#21 Cameron Johnson
: 5' 8"; Harvard University
: F

#22 Anthony Dowd
: 5' 7"; Uncommitted
: D

#35 Christian Manz
: 6' 0"; Augustana University
: G