Steelers win at Storm to stand after game abandoned

The game between Manchester Storm and Sheffield Steelers was abandoned on Saturday night due to a medical emergency.

The Steelers were leading 7-2 in the third period when the game was stopped and the players left the ice shortly afterwards.

An ambulance arrived at the rink and paramedics treated a person in the crowd, who was then helped down from the stands.

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬

Our Elite League fixture this evening has been abandoned due to a medical emergency inside the arena. More to follow. #WeAreStorm | #Manchester pic.twitter.com/9JqPuRfzEz

— Manchester Storm | #TakeShelter (@Mcr_Storm) February 19, 2022

The Elite League acted swiftly to confirm that the result will stand.

There was still 11:54 left in the game at Altrincham Ice Dome that the Steelers had dominated.

After consultation with EIHL Hockey operations, both teams and coaches, and taking medical advice, the @Mcr_Storm 🆚 @steelershockey game has been ended with 11:54 left to play in period three.

The result of 2-7 will stand.

— Elite Ice Hockey League | #EIHL (@officialEIHL) February 19, 2022

They led 6-1 at the end of the second period and Vojtech Polak had added a seventh goal shortly before the abandonment.

Elsewhere on Saturday night, Glasgow Clan defeated Dundee Stars 5-2 at Braehead Arena.

There were comfortable wins for Belfast and Cardiff against Fife and Guildford, while Nottingham Panthers won 1-0 at Coventry.