GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks Add Ethan Handley
Date:09/19/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Ethan comes to Wheatley after playing with the Windsor AAA program. In 2019-20, Ethan posted a 2.50 GAA in 16 games played. Sharks are excited to have Ethan tending the cage in 20-21 season....
Sharks Acquire Matt Carvalho
Date:06/25/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Returning to Wheatley for the 2020-21 season is local player Matt Carvalho. Matt previously played in Wheatley during the 2017-18 season as the teams 16 yr old player. Matt joined the Lasalle Vipers of the GOJHL for the 2018-19 season, and has spent 2 years contributing to a successful Vipers program, accumulating 13 goals, 26 assists in 102 games played. The Sharks organizati...
Sharks Coaching Staff named Top Coaching Staff in the Stobbs Division
Date:03/27/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
This Sharks coaching staff has been voted by all teams in the Stobbs division as Coaching staff of the year for the 2019-20 season. The Sharks finished the season with a 19-19-1-1 record, (40 points) and a 5th place finish. This marked an improvement from 16-22-0-2 (34 points)and a 7th place finish in the 2018-19 season. Congratulations to head coach Josh Carnevale and all...
Sharks Drew Denomey Receives Stobbs Award
Date:03/27/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks 20 yr old forward Drew Denomey has been awarded the Stobbs division Most Dedicated Player for the 2019-20 hockey season, as voted on by all teams in the league. Drew played in 37 regular season games, where he tallied 14 goals and 13 assists, 27 points. Drew also played in all 6 playoff games, where he had 2 goals and 1 assist. Drew plays with a great deal of passion, tenacit...
Spring Camp Postponed
Date:03/17/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
The Ontario Hockey Federation and its seven member partners, including the OHA, have issued the following statement regarding spring tryouts for the 2020-21 season. The health and safety of all participants in the sport is of the utmost importance to the OHF and its member partners. As such, tryouts for the 2020-21 season will not be conducted this Spring. Instead the OHF will provide guida...
Sharks Announce 2020 Spring Camp
Date:02/29/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks will welcome minor hockey prospects to Leamington Recreation Complex on the following days this spring. Friday April 17 7:00pm - 8:20pm - Game 1 8:30pm - 9:50pm - Game 2 Saturday April 18 6:00pm - 7:20pm - Game 3 7:30pm - 8:20pm - Goalie Session 8:30pm - 9:50pm - Game 4 Games will be three 20 minute periods with referees. All interested prospects are invited to register for ...
Sharks Eliminated from Playoffs
Date:02/25/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
While playing stretches of hockey where the Sharks appeared to be the better team in the series, the 73s continued to prevail in 4 straight games. Game 3 was Wheatleys opportunity to take a stranglehold on the series, but Essex managed to post a 1-0 win despite the Sharks outshooting Essex 30-18. Game 4 saw the Sharks lose their composure in the 3rd helping the skate to a 4-1 win. Game 5 saw a bac...
Sharks take 2-0 Series Lead
Date:02/13/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Braedon Caetano scored twice, Lucas Poisson notched the go ahead goal in the 3rd, and Jordan Gualiteri put the finishing touches on 5-3 effort on home ice in front of 507 fans in Wheatley. With the 73s leading 1-0 midway through the 2nd, Kyle Metson turned away an awarded penalty shot from Alex Demers. The Sharks quickly responded to tie the game. Essex would again take the lead on a 5 on 3 power ...
Sharks Win Game 1 in Double OT
Date:02/12/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks began their PJHL Stobbs quarterfinal series against league rival Essex 73s. The Sharks began period 1 on the attack, controlled the play and set the temp outshooting the 73s 12-6, and taking a 1-0 lead on a goal by Braedon Caetano. Essex bounced back to tie the game in the 2nd. Essex controlled more of the play in the 3rd, but the Sharks rallied playing some great hockey in Overtime, leadin...
Sharks Solidify 5th in Stobbs
Date:02/01/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
The Sharks defeated the Petrolia Flyers 4-1 Wednesday January 29 at the Shark Tank. The win clinched the 5th seed in the standings. Sharks will either face Essex or Amherstburg in the 1st round of playoffs. ...
Sharks edge 73s
Date:01/17/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks jumped out to an early 2-0 on home ice, and held the lead for the balance of the game finishing with a 4-1 win on home ice. Kyle Metson had a solid night between the pipes, and Braeden Caetano scored the game winner....
Sharks Add Gualtieri
Date:01/14/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks are extremely excited to acquire Jordan Gualiteri from A21 Academy at the Jan 10 deadline. ...
Sharks Add Caetano
Date:01/14/2020 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks are excited to welcome back their leading scores from 2018-19 season, Breaden Caetano....
Sharks defeat Admirals on Alumni Day
Date:12/27/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Drew Denomey scored the game winner in OT to send the Sharks to victory on Alumni Day. ...
Sharks Win 3rd Straight
Date:10/25/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
With victories in Petrolia and at home against Wallaceburg last week. The Sharks pushed their win streak to 3 with a victory over Amherstburg. Jordan Paquette scored the game winning goal in OT, Lucas Poisson scored 2, while Brett Enns and Jace Leach tucked in singles. ...
Sharks Acquire Josh Bennett
Date:10/25/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks are excited to add Josh to the team. He will add size and a physical presence to the left side. Josh played for Windsor Midget Major AAA during the 18-19 season, while APing with the Sharks getting into 1 game....
Sharks defeat Essex
Date:10/03/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Drew Denomey scored twice, including the GWG late in the 3rd, and Dawson Iles added a goal and a helper to lead to Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Essex 73s. ...
Sharks Win Season Opener
Date:09/19/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Naples player of the game was rookie goaltender Kyle Metson whonstopped 29 of 29 shots for the shutout win. Rookies Devin St.Pierre & Dan McClary got their first Jr goals while veteran Drew Denomey scored 2 goals and added a helper to pace the Sharks offensively. Overall a good team effort to start the 25th season in Sharks history. ...
Sharks Add G Kyle Metson
Date:09/14/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Kyle comes to the Sharks from the Sun County Minor Midget AAA team. Kyle held a 3.25 GAA with Sun County during 18-19 season. Kyle performed very well through camp proving to Sharks staff that he is ready to compete and succeed at the Junior level. Welcome to the Shark tank Kyle! ...
Sharks Add RD Brett Thomas
Date:09/12/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Returning home is 2000 born native Brett Thomas of Wheatley. The Sharks are excited to add Brett's gritty tenacious style of defending to the blueline. Assistant Coach Paul "Goose" Gossman is very much looking forward to working with Brett again. Goose last coached Brett during the 2016-17 season where Brett was a key contributor on the Southpoint Midget Majo...
Sharks Add RW Shannon Olson
Date:09/11/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks are pleased to announce the signing of 2002 born Kingsville native Shannon Olson. Shannon was a key member of Erie Northshore Minor Midget OMHA Championship team in 2017-18. Shannon will add size to the right side, and Shark coaches believe Shannon will develop into a quality power forward in the league. ...
Sharks Add LW Dan McClary
Date:09/03/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Joining the Sharks is 2001 born LW/C Dan McClary. Dan played for the Belle River Midget Major AA team in 2018-19 season, while also appearing in 3 games for the Sharks as an affiliate player. Dan can play both center & left wing while bringing a 2 way style to the forward group. Welcome to the Shark tank Dan. ...
Sharks Add RW Devin St Pierre
Date:09/03/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Devin, a 2002 born right winger and native of Comber joins the Sharks after playing for the Belle River Midget Major AA team. In 2018-19, Devin registered 19G 32A in 53 games for Belle River. Shark scouts and coaches believe Devin's speed will allow him to transition to the junior game and excel. Welcome to the Shark tank Devin. ...
Sharks Acquire Lucas Poisson
Date:08/29/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Lucas hails from Belle River, is a 2000 born, played for the PJHL Stobbs division Champion Lakeshore Canadiens. Lucas led Belle River's Midget AA team to a OMHA Championship in 2017-18. Lucas will add talent to the forward group & special teams this upcoming season. The Sharks are extremely excited to add Lucas for the 25th season. ...
Sharks Acquire Dallas Anderson
Date:08/22/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
The Wheatley Sharks have completed a trade with the Essex 73s. Coming to the Sharks is veteran forward Dallas Anderson. Going to the Essex 73s is defenseman Evan Prince. The Sharks are excited to add a forward with Anderson's work ethic & tenacity. Over the last 2 seasons, the Windsor native has 27 pts in 77 regular season games, while adding 6 pts in 23 playoff games. The...
Sharks Acquire Ryan Wall
Date:08/20/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
The Sharks improve their blueline by acquiring Leamington native Ryan Wall from the Thamesford Trojans of the PJHL Yeck division. The 6'2" defender had 8 points in 37 games with Thamesford last season while also affiliating with the London Nationals of the GOJHL. The Sharks are extremely excited to add this local defender to the blue line for the 2019-20 season. ...
Sharks add Goaltender Jackson Ford
Date:06/22/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Sharks continue adding players with championship pedigree. Jackson Ford backstopped Erie Northshore Minor Midget team to an OMHA championship in 2017-18. Jackson played for Erie Northshore Midget Major in 2018-19, while also playing as an affiliate player for the Sharks. Most notably, early last season, Jackson came on in relief against the Lakeshore Canadiens making 25 saves on 25 shots against t...
Sharks add forward Colton Candido
Date:06/16/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
Colton has played Belle River Midget Major AA the last 2 seasons, winning an OMHA Championship in 2017-18, and Bluewater playoff title in 2018-19. Sharks scouts & management describe Colton as having a good motor, including a gritty tenacious style with offensive playmaking ability. Shark scouts specifically noted Colton for being the driving force on his line in Midge...
Sharks add defenseman Tallas Smith
Date:06/14/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks have signed local product Tallas Smith. The 99 born 6'4" Ruthven native played his Midget hockey in Southpoint, winning the 2017 Bluewater Playoff Championship. Tallas has since played for the Erie Northshore Juveniles, winning 2018 & 2019 Silversticks, and playing in 2019 OHF Championships. Tallas has also played 8 games for the Sharks ...
Sharks Announce 25th Anniversary Season
Date:05/27/2019 Source:GLJCHL: Wheatley Omstead Sharks
In 1995, Wheatley began play in the Great Lakes Jr.C hockey league as the Southpoint Sharks. The Sharks were renamed to the Wheatley-Southpoint Sharks in 2001, and transitioned further to the name Wheatley Sharks in 2008. In 2015 the Sharks were once again renamed to the Wheatley Omstead Sharks to recognize the Omstead contributions to the team. The Sharks have experienced many successes through t...
