Sharks split pair of games

By Greg Coulter

WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Omstead Sharks dominated another match over Petrolia at home, romping to an 8-0 home victory last Wednesday.

They rolled to a 4-0 first period lead, added three in the second and managed a single marker in the third, while firing a whopping 20 shots at the beleaguered opposition netminder.

The game ended with shots 43-13 in favour of the Sharks.

Ethan Carlone returned from a stint with the LaSalle Vipers to post the shutout.

Eleven players hit the scoresheet with Braedon Caetano’s two goals and two assists leading the way.

Matt Carvalho had a goal and three helpers on the night. Dallas Anderson had two goals, with singles to Shannon Olson, Brett Thomas and Kristian Pelling. Caetano, Carvalho and Thomas earned stars of the game honours.

Sharks forwards Matt Carvalho (8) and Dallas Anderson (9) watch the puck sail wide of the Petrolia net in last Wednesday’s home game.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Saturday in Mooretown, the Sharks suffered from a couple bouts of inconsistency in absorbing a 7-4 loss.

They kept the game close until midway through the second period, but couldn’t overcome a solid effort by the hosts.

Dallas Anderson notched two with Matt Carvalho and Ryan Mucha adding singles.

Ethan Handley had a busy night in net turning aside 39 shots with the Sharks firing 33 in a wide-open affair.

Coach Josh Carnevale remains optimistic with the team’s effort.

“The coaches have nothing but praise for the home effort,” he said. “Saturday the score did not give a true picture of the game. We showed a bit of undisciplined hockey in structure and penalty wise. You will pay for that against the top tier teams in the league.”

“If we stick with our game plans for a full 60, we’ve proven we can skate with the league’s best,” Carnevale added.

They return to the ice for two key matches this week, Wednesday at home versus Amherstburg and Friday in Lakeshore.

They close out the month at home on Wednesday, December 22 for Wheatley Area Public School night.