Cunti, Luca

2008 USHL CLARK CUP SEMI-FINALS

Game 2: (4) Chicago Steel 1 @ (2) Waterloo Black Hawks 5
Waterloo leads Best of 5 series 2-0

W/C Luca Cunti, CHI:
Game: 0-1-1, E, 1 shot on goal
Series: 2 GP, 0-1-1, E, 1 shot on goal
Playoffs: 6 GP, 2-2-4, +1, 2 PIM, 9 shots on goal

Waterloo has outscored Chicago 9-2 on their way to a commanding 2-0 series lead. Somewhat ironically, the Black Hawks can close out the series in Chicago on Sunday.

Game 1: (4) Chicago Steel 1 @ (2) Waterloo Black Hawks 4
Waterloo leads Best of 5 series 1-0

W/C Luca Cunti, CHI:
Game: 0-0-0, E, 0 shots on goal
Playoffs: 5 GP, 2-1-3, +1, 2 PIM, 8 shots on goal

Waterloo struck first against Chicago in their East Division Finals series, winning 4-1 and taking a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 is Friday at Waterloo.

2008 USHL CLARK CUP PLAYOFFS – ROUND 1

Game 4: (1) Indiana Ice 0 @ (4) Chicago Steel 5
Chicago wins Best of 5 series 3-1

W/C Luca Cunti, CHI:
Game: 0-0-0, E, 2 shots on goal
Series: 4 GP, 2-1-3, +1, 2 PIM, 8 shots on goal

Chicago broke a 0-0 second period tie with two goals before adding three power play markers in the third period to close out their first round series with an upset over top-seeded Indiana. After being named third star in Game 3, Cunti was scoreless for the Steel in the clincher. Chicago will now play second-seeded Waterloo in the Clark Cup Semi-Finals.

2008 USHL CLARK CUP PLAYOFFS – ROUND 1

Game 3: (1) Indiana Ice 1 @ (4) Chicago Steel 3
Chicago leads Best of 5 series 2-1

W/C Luca Cunti, CHI:
Game: 1-0-1, +1, 5 shots on goal, *Third Star*
Series: 3 GP, 2-1-3, +1, 2 PIM, 8 shots on goal

Cunti scored what would be the game winning goal midway through the second period to give Chicago a 2-1 lead and the Steel is now one win away from upsetting top seeded Indiana in the first round of the Clark Cup playoffs. Chicago would add an insurance goal on a penalty shot in the third to cap the win. Cunti was named third star for his efforts. Chicago can close out the series at home on Friday night.

2008 USHL CLARK CUP PLAYOFFS – ROUND 1

Game 2: (4) Chicago Steel 2 @ (1) Indiana Ice 7
Best of 5 series tied 1-1

W/C Luca Cunti, CHI:
Game: 0-0-0, -1, 1 shot on goal
Series: 2 GP, 1-1-2, E, 2 PIM, 3 shots on goal

Chicago took a 2-1 lead into the second period, then watched as top-seeded Indiana scored the game’s next 6 goals to tie the first round series at 1. Game 3 is Tuesday in Chicago.