VIDEO: Why Zack Fitzgerald was dropped by Sheffield Steelers tonight

Sheffield Steelers boss Paul Thompson was celebrating two points tonight after his team beat Guildford Flames.
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Zack Fitzgerald - out tonight, but will be back

But he went into the EIHL game having had to make the decision on which import to miss out - as he now has more fit overseas players than the League permits on the ice.

Fans' favourite Zack Fitzgerald was the healthy scratch - something of a first for Steelers.

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Thompson said it had been hard to make the decision but added the player has had a "tough time" recently with suspensions and injuries. That had interfered with his rhythm.

He had been in and out the line up, and the coach had to make a decision on where the team was, as a whole.But the American d-man would get his chance, when he eventually comes back into the line up.

Tonight's win at Sheffield Arena sees Steelers in fifth place.

There were some interesting results...

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Zack Fitzgerald - out tonight, but will be back

Saturday 17th February

Elite League

Belfast Giants 2 Edinburgh Capitals 4

Braehead Clan 1 Coventry Blaze 3

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Zack Fitzgerald - out tonight, but will be back

Fife Flyers 7 Dundee Stars 0

Milton Keynes Lightning 1 Manchester Storm 4

Nottingham Panthers 7 Cardiff Devils 2

Sheffield Steelers 3 Guildford Flames 2

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Sunday 18th February

Elite League

Belfast Giants v Milton Keynes Lightning - 4.00pm

Coventry Blaze v Sheffield Steelers - 5.15pm

Dundee Stars v Fife Flyers - 5.00pm

Edinburgh Capitals v Cardiff Devils - 6.00pm

Guildford Flames v Manchester Storm - 6.00pm

Nottingham Panthers v Braehead Clan - 4.00pm