Essex Blows Out Wheatley

Article from Pointstreak.com

The Essex 73s had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over the Wheatley Sharks.

Wheatley’s power play was ineffective against Essex’s penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The 73s were paced by Scott Bromley, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Bromley scored 2:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Essex. Jordan Brohman provided the assist.

Essex excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 11 chances. The 73s featured an improved defense during the game. Essex allows 2.3 goals per game.

Essex additionally got points from Brohman, who also registered one goal and one assist. Essex also got a goal from Jordan Ryan as well. In addition, Essex received assists from Marco Canzoneri, Aaron Thibert, and Antonio Chiampa, who each chipped in one.

The Sharks could not produce up to they normal offensive output. Wheatley averages 3.0 goals per game.

The 73s’ Trevor Wheaton stopped 20 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Essex incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Robbie Vrabel made 23 saves for the Sharks on 27 shots. Wheatley incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.