Sharks Shutout Blades In Preseason Action

The Wheatley Sharks shutout the Blenheim Blades in both teams’ final preseason match up – Photo by Kelsey Vermeersch/ CKSN.ca

In both team’s final preseason action, the Wheatley Sharks shut down the Blenheim Blades for a 2-0 win Friday night in Blenheim.

Eric Morneau stopped all 29 shots he faced for the Wheatley Sharks in the shutout win.

Matt Barnes scored for the Wheatley Sharks in the opening frame, a goal that would stand as the game winner.

Matt Taylor would add a goal in the second period to insure the victory.

Blenheim opens their 2015-2016 Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League season September 13 at home against the Amherstburg Admirals.

Wheatley opens on the road, Friday, September 11 against the Lakeshore Canadians.

The two teams will meet again for regular season action as Wheatley travels to Blenheim September 20.