Essex Wins Great Lakes Championship, 7-4

The Wheatley Sharks could not stop the Essex 73s’ Alex Garon, who tallied a hat trick in a 7-4 win.

Garon’s first goal came 4:09 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:10 into the first and at 18:27 into the second.

The win by Essex clinched the best of seven series at 4-0.

Wheatley was unable to stop the 73s from sending pucks towards the net, and Essex eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Essex additionally got points from Jordan Brohman, who also registered three goals and two assists. Essex also got a goal from Matthew Hebert as well. More assists for Essex came via Kevin Boggs, Adam Dunmore, and Aaron Thibert, who contributed one a piece and Blaise Baillargeon and Corey Beaulieu, who each chipped in two.

The Sharks were helped by Eric Rivard, who racked up one goal. Rivard scored 13:30 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Essex. Frankie Ciacelli provided the assist. Wheatley also got points from Riley Babkirk, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Brett Babkirk also scored for Wheatley. In addition, Wheatley received assists from Kyle Quick, who had two and Brian Johnson, Dylan Impens, and Brendon Anger, who contributed one a piece.

Trevor Wheaton rejected 20 shots on goal for the 73s. Essex incurred 54 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors. Marc Tremblay recorded 24 saves for Wheatley. The Sharks incurred 34 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors.

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