The Sheffield Steelers secured a much-needed win against the Fife Flyers last Saturday, winning 1-0 in their second game of the week.
The goal was scored by Brandon Whistle in the 12th minute, which secured the Steelers an extra two points in the Elite Ice Hockey League.
The win moves the Steelers up to the third spot in the table as the Guildford Flames also won against the Cardiff Devils on Saturday.
This league game comes after the Fife Flyers knocked the Steelers out of Challenge Cup at the Semi-Final stages at Utilita Arena Sheffield on Wednesday 15 February.
Steelers’ coach Aaron Fox said: “We needed a win tonight and that was the most important thing. I liked our start, but I feel as if we could have gotten another two or three [goals] after the first period.
“It wasn’t our prettiest effort, I actually thought we were better on Wednesday than we were tonight, from a scoring chance and offence-created side of things, but we did win and that’s all that matters.”
Fans roared with excitement after Whistle scored, giving them the much-needed morale boost after the Challenge Cup game loss.
Despite the Steelers attacking with full force, the Fife Flyers defended well, the second period was goalless, even though the Steelers had the opportunity for two goals while the Flyers were a man down.
The Steelers felt the pressure in the third period as the Flyers heightened their attack, but Steelers goalkeeper Matthew Greenfield made some impressive saves, stopping 19 goals overall with a 100% save rate.
Greenfield was named Man of The Match, skating the circumference of the rink in his celebratory parade.
The goalkeeper spoke to Sheffield Wire about the game and the Steelers performance in the league.
The Steelers’ next game is away against Manchester Storm at Altrincham Ice Rink, kicking off at 7.30pm.
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