73's INCH CLOSER TO GREAT LAKES JUNIOR 'C' REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP
By Kevin E. Neels
Essex defenseman Dan Bacon scored the winning goal mid way through the third period Tuesday evening as the South Division leading 73's edged the North Division leading Blenheim Blades by a 6-5 score.
This game saw the lead change hands five times before deciding a winner.
"We gave it our all but we were feeling it tonight," said Brett Beattie, "We can't use the trip as an excuse but it sure showed on the ice I thought."
Blenheim lead 3-2 after the opening twenty minutes thanks in part to a pair of power play markers. Scoring for Essex were Colin DeLaet and Tyler Pope-Ferguson.
After forty minutes Essex held a slim 5-4 edge on goals by Pope-Ferguson, Beattie, and Dylan Solecki.
The visiting Blades evened the score early in period three before Bacon's point shot found the back of the net for the game winner.
Blenheim outshot Essex 34-28 on the night. Taylor Speed earned the win in net for Essex.
Beattie said, "Our remaining games are still very important as we do not want to go into the playoffs with some bad habit's or on a losing streak. We also need to make some adjustments on our special teams as they are still not where they need to be."
NEXT 73's HOME GAME
Tuesday, January 31st vs Alvinston Flags; 7:00pm
NOTES:
The 73's have won 7 straight games and are averaging 6 goals for per game over their last 6 games. In fact, they have not scored less than 5 goals in a game over the last 6 games... Over the past 7 games, the 73's have allowed 23 goals against, an average of 3.29 goals against per game. Their season goals against average is exactly 3.29... After a slow start, Jordan Brohman now has 8 points in 12 games, and 4 points in his last 2 games.
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA WINNER
Congratulations, DREW HOWSON. You have won 2 all-ages tickets to Tuesday, Jan. 24th game vs the Blenheim Blades. The correct answer was B) Joe Nagy.
THIS WEEK'S ESSEX 73's TRIVIA QUESTION
Which of the following Essex 73's did not play with the Kingsville Comets?
A) Mark McMath B) Joe Garon C) Terry McDonnell D) Ron McDermott
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