14 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
In honour of Bill Hyatt, JoAnn Hyatt, son Brad, daughter Cindy and their families drop the ceremonial puck to start the last home game of 2021. Sharks captain Braydon Davis and Flags captain Jake Vince take part.
Braedon Caetano buries the game winner with his third of the game after Matt Carvalho drove to the net with the puck to create the goalmouth chaos.
By Greg Coulter WHEATLEY — In front of the largest crowd of the season, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks closed out 2021 with a masterful performance en route to 4-3 victory over Mooretown. After battling through a scoreless first period, the Sharks carried a 4-2 lead into the third before a late goal by the opposition kept the fans glued to their seats until the final buzzer. Goaltender Ethan Handley was spectacular throughout with 38 saves, many of those while the
two special groups to the game: a ceremonial puck drop with the family of
the late Bill Hyatt, and acknowledging the players, volunteers and sponsors
REGIONAL — The Essex-Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team hit the road on January 2nd to face off against the Kent Cobras in Chatham. After a scoreless first period, the Ravens were able to get on the board first just 30 seconds into the middle frame. Jonathan Recker kept the puck in at the blue line and ripped his shot on net. Austin Goudie tipped the shot towards the goalie where Brayden Foster found and dug out the rebound before banging it home.
Some 40 seconds later, behind the net, Ben Liebrock found AJ Youssef, who in turn slipped the puck to Nash Feurth who managed to bank in his shot from a tough angle to increase the lead to two. Although the Ravens carried the play most of the game, Kent was able to get within one with five to go but that was as close as they would get as Essex skated to a 2-1 victory. Kevin Ondic made some nice saves to help his squad secure the win.
SUN photos by Greg Coulter
Sharks honour Bill Hyatt, edge Mooretown Sharks were shorthanded. Braedon Caetano led the way with a hattrick and Dallas Anderson added a single as the Sharks never trailed in the contest. The normally reserved coach, Josh Carnevale, was ecstatic with the gutsy win. “Handley stood tall in the net and our offensive players that we rely on came through again,” said Carnevale. “The whole team committed to the style of play that we needed to be successful.” The Sharks welcomed
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U12 squad edges Kent 2-1
Brayden Foster carries the puck during action against Kent Photo submitted
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