The Exeter Hawks are now behind the 8-ball against Essex after a 5-2 loss in game 3 of their Schmalz Cup quarterfinal. Essex now has a 3-0 lead in the best of 7 series.
It was looking promising early, Exeter opened the scoring on the power play with a goal by Tyler Coleman. The Hawks carried that lead into the break.
Coming out of the break, the host 73's took control, scoring 5 unanswered goals in the final 2 periods. Max Naus would get one back late in the game, but that was all the Hawks could muster.
James Morreau made 32 saves in the loss while Essex held Exeter's star Chase Thornton to just a single point.
Game 4 goes Tuesday night in Exeter where the Hawks will look to keep their provincial title run alive. Puck drop is 7:30.
