Lakeshore takes 3-2 series lead

It looked as though the home team was destined to lose another game in front of their fans. Essex took a 2-0 lead early in the second period on goals by Mike Smith and Jacob Cruickshank. "It's a crazy series. You don't see that everyday." said Lakeshore head coach Anthony Iaquinta.

The Canadiens broke through at 9:22 of the middle frame as Marco Sladoje took a favourable bounce in the neutral zone, broke free from a defender to create a breakaway. The 18-year old beat Essex netminder Jakob Knowles glove side cutting the lead in half.

Less than nine minutes later Adam Pizzo pounced on a dump in and centered a pass to Kyle Walker who tied the game at two.

Trevor Larue scored on the powerplay at 8:55 of the third to give Lakeshore the lead. With time running out Tycen Chittle sprung Karson Beuglet down low. His one-timer was picked off by Habs' goalie Trevor Heslop with 2.1 seconds left on the clock to preserve the win.

See the save and watch the post game interviews in the following video brought to you by Unifor Local 444.