Canadiens eliminate short-handed Sharks in semi-final sweep

Despite the heroic acrobatic efforts of netminder Ethan Handley, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, icing a lineup wrought with injuries, proved to be no match for the Lakeshore Canadians, bowing out in four straight games. 

With key forwards and defensemen unable to dress, several injured players suited up in a valiant effort to stave off elimination. Game scores were 4-0, 3-2, 2-0 and 7-1.

Even with the daunting task at hand, the Sharks battled stride for stride in every game and each match was either tied or saw only a one-goal differential at the midway point of the second period. 

Game three was a single tally difference at the midway point of the third. Even the game four 7-1 loss was not out of reach until a third of the way through the final frame.

Overagers  Isaac Legood, with two, and Shannon Olson could only manage to hit the scoresheet.

Coach Josh Carnevale had nothing but praise for the effort put forth by his squad.

“Proud of the effort of everyone that suited up, some dressing despite their injuries and gave it everything they had,” he said. “We feel overall we enjoyed a successful season.”

The Sharks organization is very much appreciative of the community support they continue to receive each year. A big part of the team’s success is all the off-ice behind-the-scenes team officials, trainers and the enthusiasm of game day announcer Darren Taylor.