Sharks fall short against Essex 2-1

By Greg Coulter

WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Omstead Sharks prepared for the upcoming playoffs rounding out the schedule with a grueling regular season schedule windup.

Wednesday, with a 1-0 lead entering the third against Essex, they were posed to pull off an upset only to fall short with a 2-1 loss. Shots were even with Ethan Carlone in net and Dallas Anderson getting the lone marker in the first period.

Despite missing their top three scorers Friday in Dresden, the Sharks pummeled the opposition goalie with 45 shots. Dresden responded with timely shooting and the 3-3 match was sent to overtime.

While holding the opposition to no shots in overtime, Mason Gow notched the winner two minutes in. Brett Thomas potted two powerplay goals with Matt Carvalho rounding out the scoring.

Jackson Ford stood tall in the net as Dresden tried to mount some offensive pressure late in the game.

Superbowl Sunday the Sharks hosted Mooretown. They opened the scoring the first minute and jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead with three goals in a 1.04-minute span midway through the first.

They killed off a five-minute penalty in the second period, and whenever the opposition tried to claw back the Sharks bit right back with ferocity, closing out the game with three markers in the third en route to an impressive 9-4 victory.

Ford was again solid in net, and the scoring was distributed throughout the roster amassing 23 points on the night.

Shannon Olson and Liam Sinasac potted two, with singles going to Carvalho, Caetano, St. Pierre, D. Anderson and Matt Thomas.

Coach Carnavaele praised the effort of all the players with thanks to call-ups and a shutdown effort by the defence. “The goaltending has been instrumental in our recent success as we head down the stretch and prepare for the playoffs,” he said.

Play resumes Wednesday at home against Wallaceburg.