Sheffield Steelers 5 - 3 Cardiff Devils

Faceoff: 17:00 - 18/09/11

Despite leading for long spells throughout the game, three goals in the final 10 minutes saw Sheffield gain revenge for their shutout defeat the previous night in Cardiff.

Cardiff had led at the first period break after a goal from Sam Smith, only for goals from Ryan Finnerty and Neil Clarke to give the home side the lead.

Phil Hill scored his 100th career EIHL goal whilst short-handed to tie the game and Jeff Pierce restored the Devils lead late in the second period.

It looked like Cardiff might be able to hang on to take the points, but two quick goals from Jason Hewitt and Mike Ramsey swung the game in Sheffield's favour and an empty net goal in the dying seconds from Ramsey saw Sheffield seal a 5-3 victory.

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The Steelers got revenge on the Devils after being shut out in Cardiff last night. However, the game was always in the balance until the home side hit two in 70 seconds in the third period to turn the game around.

The visitors netted the only goal of a tight first period with a strike from Sam Smith at 1.49.

The hosts were back on level terms with a strike from player/coach Ryan Finnerty at 25.06. They then went in front just over halfway with a goal from on form Neil Clark at 30.50.

However, Steelers were dealt a blow minutes later as Phil Hill with a shorthanded goal tied the game up at two apiece at 32.16. The Devils then regained the initiative with a strike from Jeff Pierce at 38.09 to lead by one after 40 minutes.

Two goals in 70 seconds inside the final eight minutes saw the Steelers go from one behind to one in front. The first came on the powerplay from Jason Hewitt at 52.07 followed by a Mike Ramsay strike at 53.17.

Inside the final two minutes, Devils were on the powerplay and then pulled goalie Lyle in an effort to send the game into overtime. However, it was Steelers who got the goal as Mike Ramsay found the empty net at 59.05.

Period Scores: 0-1, 2-2, 3-0

Penalty Mins: She 16 – Car 14

Powerplay: She 1/6 - Car 0/7

Shots On: John DeCaro 28 – Stevie Lyle 33 + 1ENG

Referee: Michael Hicks