SHEFFIELD, UK – Steelers moved back into the Elite League’s top four thanks to convincing win against Guildford at the Flys DSA Arena on Saturday night.
Recent signing Eric Neiley put the Steelers ahead after just under 2 minutes
John Dunbar equalised for the Flames in the 16th minute, pouncing on a loose puck after Sheffield goaltender Ervins Mustukovs had made the initial save.
A pair of goals from Mathieu Roy either side of the first intermission moved the home side 3-1 ahead Ben O’Connor added a power play goal in the 28th minute.
Ben O’Connor added a power play goal in the 28th minute.
Young starlet Liam Kirk further extended the Steelers lead, but a late goal from Rhett Rachinski kept Guildford alive in the contest.
When former Steelers Geoff Walker added a third goal for the Flames shortly after the restart hopes of a dramatic comeback might have stirred among the visiting fans but Levi Nelson’s 57th minute goal settled any nerves the South Yorkshire side might have.
Andreas Valdix put the result beyond doubt just over a minute from the end.
Final Score: Steelers 7-3 Guildford Flames
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