Essex gaining momentum

After dropping the opening game of the Schmalz Cup semi-final series against New Hamburg, the Essex 73's have won two straight.

Matt Domm scored the lone goal in the first peried of game 3 Wednesday to give the home town Firebirds the lead.

Gabe Piccolo evened the game at 15:41 of the second with his 11th followed by Patrick McManus who scored with one second left in the frame.

Luke Sherk added an empty netter in the third to give the 73's a 3-1 win and a 2-1 advantage in the series which now shifts to Essex Friday night at 7:30.