If the first two games between the Essex 73's and the Lakeshore Canadiens is any indication of what's to still come this season between the two teams, then fans are in for a treat. Nash Giles scored early in the third period as the Canadiens had just killed off a minor penalty carried over from period two and the 73's would hold on to win, 3-2. Lakeshore opened the scoring on a screen shot from the point that eluded 73's goaltender Jacob Vancoillie. Essex responded a 26 secon

The Essex 73's are rolling along after an opening season loss to Wheatley back on Sept 9th. Since then, the orange and black have picked up 10-straight wins after a 2-1 home win Tuesday night over the Blenheim Blades and sit in first place overall in the Stobbs Division. Essex played well in this game and out shot the visitors, 42-19. Blades' goaltender, Russell Vaughan, played exceptionally well to help a hard-working Blades team stay in the game right to the final buzzer. M

MOORETOWN, ON – The Essex 73's picked up a well-deserved 4-1 win on the road Saturday night against the Mooretown Flags. Essex generated consistent offensive pressure throughout the night, outshooting Mooretown 39-32. The 73's built their lead with goals from four different players: Adrian Bosev, Austin Guevremont, Josh Lepain, and Brett Jones. It appears the 73's are not needing to rely on any one player, or one line, this season to find success. In goal, rookie Daniel Cinel