Mooretown Flags Thumped by Essex 73's
tuesday november 11, 2014

The Mooretown Flags traveled to Essex Tuesday night and suffered a 9 - 0 loss against the league leaders Essex 73's in Great Lakes Jr. C hockey action.

Essex took a 3 - 0 lead after the first period, added 4 in the second and 2 in the third.

Daniel Slipchuck scored two goals and singles by William Stadder, Matt Zelko, Jordan Ryan, Anthony Cristofaro, Tyler Scott, Matthew Herbert and Mark MacPherson.

Despite the loss the Flags played a disciplined game taking eight minutes on four infractions in penalties.  Essex was handed a total of eighteen minutes on five infractions.

Mooretown went zero for four on the power play, Essex went two for two.

Essex outshot Mooretown 54-20.  Riley Collins and Brandon Johnson shared goaltending duties for the Flags.  Collins made 32 saves in the game, Johnson stopped 13.  Colin Lauzon earned the win made 20 saves.

The Flags are back in action on Saturday November 15 when they host Dresden.  Game time is at 7:30 at the Moore Sports Complex.