MARK RIDOUT NAMED 20th HEAD COACH IN ESSEX 73's HISTORY

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Essex 73s are excited to announce Mark Ridout as their new head coach for the upcoming season.

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Mark played 4 years at the OHL level with the bulk of his years spent with the Windsor Spitfires. He then moved on to coach 2 years with the OUA Windsor Lancers, followed by 2 years with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL, and then he went on to coach 1 year with the GOJHL Leamington Flyers.

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“Mark brings in a ton of coaching experience having coached at the GOJHL, OUA and OHL levels", said 73's General Manager, Mike Pailey. "We are looking forward to having Mark for the 2023-2024 season and beyond. I am confident that he is a coach that can come into Essex and make a big impact here and lead our team."

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The Essex 73's will host their spring camp May 27th (4pm-7pm)

and May 28th (2pm-5pm) in Essex.

2022-23 SEASON-ENDING AWARD WINNERS

Rookie of the Year: Austin Guevremont
Best Defenceman: Jake Fields
Leading Scorer: Isaac Legood
Most Sportsmanlike Player : Jack Bulmer
Most Improved Player: Cavan McCabe/ Matteo Trifon
Coaches Award: Liam Hall
Most Consistent: Everette Parent
Most Dedicated: Jacob Cruickshank
Player of the Year: Liam Hall/ Adrian McBride
Playoff MVP: Adrian McBride/Austin Guevremont
Linda Higgins Bursary: Jacob Cruickshank
Volunteer of the Year: Pam McDermott

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