Sharks wrap up regular campaign

By Greg Coulter

WHEATLEY — After finishing the regular season above .500, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks now prepare for a playoff tangle with the Amherstburg Admirals.

The Sharks finished fourth, tied with the Admirals, but Amherstburg obtained home ice advantge. The schedule is below.

The Sharks closed out the season with a complete game Sunday in Blenheim, outshooting their opponents 38-22. Two quick goals gave the Sharks a 2-1 lead after one. They traded markers in the second with the Sharks closing out the game with three in the third. Matt Carvalho (3G-1A) and Braedon Caetano (1G-4A) led the way with Daniel Aguilar and Liam Sinasac rounding out the scoresheet. Ethan Handley stood tall between the pipes.

The Sharks honoured players in their last year at their final home game of the season, along with last year’s players who did not get a ceremony due to COVID. From left are former coach Dave Wiper, Braydon Davis with parents Jamie-Anne and Brian, Brett Thomas with parents Jeff and Tracey, Mason Gow with mom Jenn, Dallas Anderson with parents Sherry and Chip, Drew Denomey with uncle Robbie Denomey, Dawson Iles with mom Debbie, Brett Enns with parents Susan and Jeff, team manager Thomas Grubb, team services Ken Dawson.

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Last Wednesday at home, the Lakeshore Canadiens jumped out to a commanding early 3-0 lead and settled in for a 4-1 victory. They added an empty net goal in the third with Ashton Anderson spoiling the shutout late in the game. Ethan Carlone was busy throughout the night with 33 saves.

In a pre-game ceremony, the Sharks honoured 2021-22 overage players and families of Braydon Davis, Dallas Anderson, Brett Thomas and Mason Gow and included from last year’s shortened season — players Dawson Iles, Brett Enns and Drew Denomy.

The coaches and players are excited to be heading into the playoffs, adding, “We expect a long physical series. We are evenly matched with identical records as we look to our players to elevate their game to the next level.”

Playoff Schedule

Game 1 - Wed., March 9, 7 pm at Amherstburg.

Game 2 - Sat., March 12, 3pm in Wheatley

Game 3 - Sun., March 13, 7 pm at Amherstburg.

Game 4 - Tues., March 15, 7pm in Wheatley

Game 5 - Thurs., March 17, 7 pm at Amhherstburg.

Game 6 - Sat., March 19, 3pm in Wheatley

Game 7 - Sun., March 20, 7 pm at Amherstburg.