A large crowd of nearly 600 fans at the Moore Sports Complex went home disappointed as the visiting Essex 73’s blanked Mooretown, 4-0 Saturday.
The 73’s take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven Stobbs Division semifinal.
Former Petrolia goaltender Jakob Knowles blocked 30 shots for the shutout the Essex.
Nathan King made 40 saves a losing cause for the Flags.
Mooretown is at Essex tomorrow night in a must-win game to keep their season alive.
