GENEVA, Ill. - Casey Mutryn (Norwell, Mass.) scored his third goal of the weekend and extended his point streak to three consecutive games, but the U.S. National Under-17 Team dropped a 5-2 final to the Chicago Steel tonight inside Fox Valley Ice Arena.

Chicago found a response with 4:18 left in the period with a Kolin Sisson one-timer right on the doorstep, then Ashton Schultz made 2-1 for the Steel 1:18 into the second with a shot sent stick-side past Luke Carrithers (Maple Grove, Minn.).

Jackson Crowder added a third to the host's tally, accepting a centering pass from NTDP alum Noah Lapointe (2022-24) and firing from the slot with 4:38 left in the period, and an Adam Valentini backhander with 1:17 on the clock made it a 4-1 contest.

Mutryn brought the U.S. within two 3:35 into the final frame, picking up the loose change on a shot by Hurlbert for his 15th goal of the season. Dayne Beuker (Portland, Ore.) also earned an assist on the play.

Valentini got one more with 11:55 on the clock for the 5-2 final.

The U17s are back at USA Hockey Arena next Friday (Feb. 28) as they host the Omaha Lancers. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET and tickets are available at USAHockeyNTDP.com/tix or by calling the box office at 734-453-8400.