PJHL best 16 straight win for 73's

BLENHEIM - It's been two months since the Essex 73's suffered their last, and only, defeat of the season. Since then they have compiled a record of 16-0 and currently are ranked #1 in the PJHL.

Sunday night, Essex travelled to Blenheim to take on the Blade who were hoping to take advantage of the fact Essex had several regular bodies out of the lineup due to suspensions from the previous game.

Blenheim got on the board first on a goal by Landon Copeland in the first period.

Essex would tie the game midway through the second period on a goal my Noah Mathieson, his 8th of the season.

Essex dominated the third period, out-shooting the Blades 17-2, and out-scoring them, 3-0.

Adrian Bosec had a pair of goals, his 11th and 12th on the season, and Marcus Levesque added an empty netter to seal the 4-1 win.

Goaltender Jake Vancoillie stopped 22-of-23 shots to preserve his league-leading 10th win of the season.

The 73's will play two home games this week. They will faceoff Tuesday night against the Mooretown Flags, and will play Friday night against the Wheatley Sharks.