The Essex 73’s got their first win of the season, and first career win for head coach Matt Puempel, in Provincial Junior Hockey League regular season play Tuesday night in Essex. Coming off a frustrating road setback in their season opener against the Wheatley Sharks, the 73’s returned to familiar ice determined to establish their home-ice advantage early in the campaign. Nearly off the opening puck drop, forward Austin Guevremont, who netted the lone Essex goal in the season

The Essex 73’s opened up the 2026-27 PJHL hockey season with a 3-1 loss in Wheatley against the Sharks. Essex lone goal scorer was Austin Guevremont. The 73’s will look to get on the winning track Tuesday night when they host the Mooretown Flags at home. Game time is 7pm.

The 73’s skated to a 4-2 exhibition win over the visiting Wheatley Sharks Tuesday might at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Essex goal scorers were Travis Rivest, Marcus Levesque, Ben Muscedere and Justin Shaw. Sharks’ marksmen were Cam Bishop and Carson Murrocus. Essex outshot Wheatley, 50-21. Game Summary https://gamesheetstats.com/seasons/15133/games/2958662?filter[type]=exhibition&filter[status]=completed&filter[query]=Essex&tab=box-score