DRESDEN - When the Essex 73's hired Matt Puempel to take over the head coaching duties, it was with anticipation that he would be able to continue to guide the club in its winning ways. Thirteen games into the season and Puempel has done just that. After an opening-season loss to the Wheatley Sharks back on September 9th, the Essex 73's have won 12 games in a row, and their 12-1-0-0 record has them ranked #1 in the PJHL standings. The 73's skated out of Dresden last night wit

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