Essex 73's
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The Essex 73's are a Junior "C" ice hockey
team based in Essex, Ontario
, Canada
. The 73's are members of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
and the Ontario Hockey Association
.
since the 1973-74 season. In total, the club has won 15 Great Lakes Junior C League Championships and 6 All Ontario Junior C titles. By both measures, they are the most successful team in Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League history. Their 6 Clarence Schmalz Cup
(CSC) wins and 11 CSC finals appearances are both Ontario Junior C records.
With Dave Prpich behind the bench the 73’s won four league titles in a row from 1974-75 to 1978-79, including three All Ontario Championships in that span. The 73’s would claim two more Great Lakes League Championships in the 80’s in 1985-86 and 1986-87.
After some struggles in the early to mid 90’s the 73’s got back into winning form taking the title for the first time in ten years in 1997-98 the team won the Great Lakes League Championship by defeating the Wallaceburg Lakers
in the league final. Their loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs
in the All Ontario semi-finals marked the 73's most successful season in a decade.
In the 2001-02 season General Manager Al Lemay brought aboard Head Coach Tony Piroski
who coached the team from 2001-2010. The 73's had great success under Piroski and in his first season the 73’s won the Great Lakes League and the All Ontario Title defeating the Uxbridge Bruins
in the finals.
On September 27th 2003 was one of the saddest days in the history of the club, 19 year old forward Glen Ivancic was murdered in Windsor. A banner #25 hanged from the rafters at the Essex Memorial Arena
for years before it was given to his parents.
The team reached the All Ontario Junior C Finals five straight seasons (tying an Ontario Junior C Record), defeating the Grimsby Peach Kings
in 2005 but losing to the Penetang Kings
in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 they faced the offensive powerhouse Alliston Hornets
and were defeated in a memorable game 7 overtime loss in Essex. The 2008-2009 season saw the 73's finish with a remarkable 59 wins, 1 overtime loss, 1 regulation loss, and 1 shoot-out loss (including play-offs). The team finished with 31 wins and 0 losses at home in their final season in the historic Essex Memorial Arena
. The 73's returned to the finals to face the Alliston Hornets
for the second straight year and the 73's fifth consecutive CSC Finals appearance. The 2009 finals saw Essex overwhelmed Alliston on their way to a four game sweep to win the CSC. In nine seasons under Piroski the 73's won 7 Great Lakes League Championships and 3 CSC victories as Ontario Champions.
The 73's re-hired Les Garrod to the team in the 2010-2011 season, the team would finish 2nd place to the Belle River Canadiens and go out in the first round to the Wheatley Sharks in 7 games, it would be the first time in 15 years (1996-97) that the team did not make it out of the First round. Garrod and staff resigned at the end of the season
The 73's brought aboard Scott Miller for the 2011 season as the clubs General Manager and hired former Lasalle Vipers assistant Gil Langois as the teams Head Coach.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based in Essex, Ontario
Essex, Ontario
Essex is a town with a population of 20,032 in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, whose municipal borders extend to Lake Erie. Essex is also the name of the largest community within the municipality. The present mayor is Ron McDermott...
, Canada
Canada
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. The 73's are members of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
The Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. The Champion of the Great Lakes will compete for the All-Ontario Championship and the Clarence Schmalz Cup....
and the Ontario Hockey Association
Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Other Ontario sanctioning bodies along with the...
.
History
The Essex 73’s have competed in the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey LeagueGreat Lakes Junior C Hockey League
The Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. The Champion of the Great Lakes will compete for the All-Ontario Championship and the Clarence Schmalz Cup....
since the 1973-74 season. In total, the club has won 15 Great Lakes Junior C League Championships and 6 All Ontario Junior C titles. By both measures, they are the most successful team in Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League history. Their 6 Clarence Schmalz Cup
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships...
(CSC) wins and 11 CSC finals appearances are both Ontario Junior C records.
With Dave Prpich behind the bench the 73’s won four league titles in a row from 1974-75 to 1978-79, including three All Ontario Championships in that span. The 73’s would claim two more Great Lakes League Championships in the 80’s in 1985-86 and 1986-87.
After some struggles in the early to mid 90’s the 73’s got back into winning form taking the title for the first time in ten years in 1997-98 the team won the Great Lakes League Championship by defeating the Wallaceburg Lakers
Wallaceburg Lakers
The Wallaceburg Lakers are a junior "C" team based out of Wallaceburg, Ontario. They play out of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
in the league final. Their loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs
Kincardine Bulldogs
The Kincardine Bulldogs are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Kincardine, Ontario. They play in the Western Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
in the All Ontario semi-finals marked the 73's most successful season in a decade.
In the 2001-02 season General Manager Al Lemay brought aboard Head Coach Tony Piroski
Tony Piroski
Tony Piroski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played the most seasons for the Toledo Goaldiggers of the International Hockey League. He later coached Toledo for the 1984–85, recording a 45–32–5 record. In 2001 Piroski joined began coaching the Essex 73's...
who coached the team from 2001-2010. The 73's had great success under Piroski and in his first season the 73’s won the Great Lakes League and the All Ontario Title defeating the Uxbridge Bruins
Uxbridge Bruins
The Uxbridge Bruins are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
in the finals.
On September 27th 2003 was one of the saddest days in the history of the club, 19 year old forward Glen Ivancic was murdered in Windsor. A banner #25 hanged from the rafters at the Essex Memorial Arena
Essex Memorial Arena
The Essex Memorial Arena is an ice-hockey arena in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It was constructed in 1960-1961, and served as the home court for the Essex 73's of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League from 1973–2009...
for years before it was given to his parents.
The team reached the All Ontario Junior C Finals five straight seasons (tying an Ontario Junior C Record), defeating the Grimsby Peach Kings
Grimsby Peach Kings
The Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario. They play out of the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League...
in 2005 but losing to the Penetang Kings
Penetang Kings
The Penetang Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 they faced the offensive powerhouse Alliston Hornets
Alliston Hornets
The Alliston Hornets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
and were defeated in a memorable game 7 overtime loss in Essex. The 2008-2009 season saw the 73's finish with a remarkable 59 wins, 1 overtime loss, 1 regulation loss, and 1 shoot-out loss (including play-offs). The team finished with 31 wins and 0 losses at home in their final season in the historic Essex Memorial Arena
Essex Memorial Arena
The Essex Memorial Arena is an ice-hockey arena in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It was constructed in 1960-1961, and served as the home court for the Essex 73's of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League from 1973–2009...
. The 73's returned to the finals to face the Alliston Hornets
Alliston Hornets
The Alliston Hornets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
for the second straight year and the 73's fifth consecutive CSC Finals appearance. The 2009 finals saw Essex overwhelmed Alliston on their way to a four game sweep to win the CSC. In nine seasons under Piroski the 73's won 7 Great Lakes League Championships and 3 CSC victories as Ontario Champions.
The 73's re-hired Les Garrod to the team in the 2010-2011 season, the team would finish 2nd place to the Belle River Canadiens and go out in the first round to the Wheatley Sharks in 7 games, it would be the first time in 15 years (1996-97) that the team did not make it out of the First round. Garrod and staff resigned at the end of the season
The 73's brought aboard Scott Miller for the 2011 season as the clubs General Manager and hired former Lasalle Vipers assistant Gil Langois as the teams Head Coach.
General Managers
- 1973-74 - Herb Rounding
- 1974-83 - Mike Sadler
- 1983-87 - Mickey McdermottMickey McDermottMaurice Joseph "Mickey" McDermott Jr. was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Pre-professional career:...
- 1987-88 - Mike Quinlan
- 1988-89 - Don LeonardDon LeonardDon Leonard is a South African film actor.- Filmography :- Further reading :* Tomaselli, Keyan . The Cinema of Apartheid — Race and Class in South African Film. Routledge . ISBN 9780415026284....
- 1989-90 - Dan Mills
- 1990-91 - Mike Klyn
- 1991-93 - Don McdermottDon McDermottDonald "Don" Joseph McDermott is an American former speed skater. He was born in The Bronx, New York.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo McDermott was silver medalist on the 500 meter.-References:...
- 1993-94 - Tom Mailloux
- 1994-95 - Glen O'neil
- 1995-97 - Les Garrod
- 1997-02 - Al Lemay
- 2002-03 - Jim Rauth
- 2003-05 - Al Lemay
- 2005-10 - Mark BarnettMark BarnettMark Barnett was one of the top American motocross racers in the early 1980s. He won three consecutive AMA 125cc national championships between 1980 and 1982. He was a rider for team America in the 1983 Motocross des Nations Championship.Born in Bridgeview, Illinois, Barnett began racing as an...
- 2010-11 - Les Garrod
- 2011-Present - Scott MillerScott MillerScott Miller may refer to:*Scott Miller *Scott Miller *Scott Miller *Scott Miller , rock singer, former member of Game Theory, lead singer of The Loud Family...
Coaches
- 1973–74 - Jim PeckJim PeckJames Edward "Jim" Peck is an American television and radio personality based in Milwaukee and is perhaps best known for his time as a game show host.-Early career:...
- 1974-79 - Dave Prpich
- 1979-80 - Dave MooreDave MooreDavid Dalrymple "Dave" Moore was a popular Minnesota television personality who was one of the most well-recognized figures in the area from the 1950s through the time of his death. Moore hosted the evening news on WCCO channel 4 from 1957 until he retired to a more leisurely schedule in 1991...
- 1980-82 - Dave Prpich
- 1982-84 - Bill Bellaire
- 1984-87 - Mike Quinlan
- 1987-89 - Dan Mills
- 1989-90 - Lee JonesLee JonesLee Jones may refer to:* Lee Jones , formerly of Liverpool F.C.* Lee Jones , Welsh footballer* Lee Jones , New Zealand international football player...
- 1990-91 - Mike Klym
- 1991-93 - Don McdermottDon McDermottDonald "Don" Joseph McDermott is an American former speed skater. He was born in The Bronx, New York.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo McDermott was silver medalist on the 500 meter.-References:...
- 1993-94 - Rod IsbisterRod IsbisterRodney J. Isbister is a member of the Northeastern University athletics Hall of Fame. Isbister was inducted in 2003 for his accomplishments in ice hockey....
- 1994-95 - Glen O'neil
- 1995-98 - Les Garrod
- 1998-99 - Mike GomesMike GomesMike Gomes is a Swiss football defender currently playing for Neuchâtel Xamax.-References:...
- 1999-01 - Les Garrod
- 2001-10 - Tony PiroskiTony PiroskiTony Piroski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played the most seasons for the Toledo Goaldiggers of the International Hockey League. He later coached Toledo for the 1984–85, recording a 45–32–5 record. In 2001 Piroski joined began coaching the Essex 73's...
- 2010-11 - Glen Holden
- 2011-Present - Gil Langois
Season-by-season results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1973-74 | 44 | 34 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
| 357 | 160 | 72 | 1st GLJHL | Lost "C" Final | ||||||
| 1974-75 | 42 | 33 | 8 | 1 | ||||||
| 292 | 155 | 67 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
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| 1975-76 | 42 | 30 | 9 | 3 | ||||||
| 297 | 159 | 63 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Final |
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| 1976-77 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 4 | ||||||
| 236 | 164 | 58 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
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| 1977-78 | 42 | 39 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| 377 | 105 | 79 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
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| 1978-79 | 40 | 25 | 13 | 2 | ||||||
| 291 | 222 | 52 | 2nd GLJHL | Lost Semi-final | ||||||
| 1979-80 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | ||||||
| 280 | 215 | 54 | 2nd GLJHL | Lost Final | ||||||
| 1980-81 | 42 | 32 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 325 | 165 | 67 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Final |
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| 1981-82 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 3 | ||||||
| 241 | 177 | 49 | 3rd GLJHL | Lost Final | ||||||
| 1982-83 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 4 | ||||||
| 244 | 232 | 42 | 4th GLJHL | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
| 1983-84 | 39 | 14 | 20 | 5 | ||||||
| 221 | 204 | 33 | 6th GLJHL | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
| 1984-85 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 3 | ||||||
| 254 | 161 | 55 | 2nd GLJHL | Lost Final | ||||||
| 1985-86 | 40 | 25 | 9 | 6 | ||||||
| 229 | 144 | 56 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Semi-final | ||||||
| 1986-87 | 38 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 236 | 163 | 53 | 2nd GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Quarter-final |
| 1987-88 | 39 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 210 | 167 | 42 | 6th GLJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 1988-89 | 38 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 210 | 184 | 44 | 7th GLJHL | Lost Division Semi-final |
| 1989-90 | 40 | 9 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 129 | 260 | 19 | 10th GLJHL | DNQ |
| 1990-91 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 190 | 195 | 42 | 6th GLJHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 1991-92 | 41 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 203 | 169 | 48 | 4th GLJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 1992-93 | 40 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 166 | 224 | 30 | 9th GLJHL | DNQ |
| 1993-94 | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 206 | 232 | 34 | 8th GLJHL | DNQ |
| 1994-95 | 41 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 133 | 204 | 25 | 10th GLJHL | DNQ |
| 1995-96 | 41 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 150 | 145 | 39 | 8th GLJHL | DNQ |
| 1996-97 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 161 | 162 | 44 | 6th GLJHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 1997-98 | 45 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 210 | 132 | 60 | 3rd GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Semi-final |
| 1998-99 | 39 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 213 | 122 | 63 | 3rd GLJHL | Lost Final |
| 1999-00 | 43 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 139 | 153 | 40 | 5th GLJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2000-01 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 153 | 143 | 50 | 4th GLJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2001-02 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 159 | 97 | 62 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
| 2002-03 | 40 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 161 | 91 | 69 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Semi-final |
| 2003-04 | 40 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 152 | 77 | 70 | 1st GLJHL | Lost Final |
| 2004-05 | 40 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 206 | 81 | 67 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
| 2005-06 | 40 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 160 | 99 | 54 | 4th GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Final |
| 2006-07 | 40 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 182 | 90 | 68 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Final |
| 2007-08 | 40 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 216 | 91 | 70 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Lost CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... Final |
| 2008-09 | 40 | 39 | 0 | |||||||
| 1 | 202 | 73 | 79 | 1st GLJHL | Won League, Won CSC Clarence Schmalz Cup The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships... |
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| 2009-10 | 40 | 29 | 9 | |||||||
| 2 | 187 | 101 | 60 | 2nd GLJHL | Lost Semi-final | |||||
| 2010-11 | 39 | 26 | 12 | |||||||
| 1 | 167 | 120 | 53 | 3rd GLJHL | Lost Quarter-final |
Additional Staff
- Director of Hockey Operations: Scott Miller
- President: Gord Andry
- Head Coach: Gil Langlois
- Assistant Coach: Anthony Iaquinta
- Assistant Coach: Pat Chittle
- Assistant Coach: Steve Caldwell
- Goalie Coach: Brian Spearing
- Equipment Manager: Frank Matthys
- Equipment Manager: Ron Campbell
- Statitsian: Ron Prpich
Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances
- 1975: Essex 73's defeated Lindsay MuskiesLindsay MuskiesThe Lindsay Muskies are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey.-History:The Muskies started out in the Central Junior C Hockey League...
4-games-to-3 - 1976: Dunnville TerriersDunnville TerriersThe Dunnville Jr. Mudcats are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. They are playing in the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-2 - 1977: Essex 73's defeated Bowmanville EaglesBowmanville EaglesThe Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.-History:...
4-games-to-2 - 1978: Essex 73's defeated Bowmanville EaglesBowmanville EaglesThe Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.-History:...
4-games-to-1 - 1981: Bowmanville EaglesBowmanville EaglesThe Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.-History:...
defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-2 - 2002: Essex 73's defeated Uxbridge BruinsUxbridge BruinsThe Uxbridge Bruins are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
4-games-to-3 - 2005: Essex 73's defeated Grimsby Peach KingsGrimsby Peach KingsThe Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario. They play out of the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League...
4-games-to-3 - 2006: Penetang KingsPenetang KingsThe Penetang Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-1 - 2007: Penetang KingsPenetang KingsThe Penetang Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-1 - 2008: Alliston HornetsAlliston HornetsThe Alliston Hornets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-3 - 2009: Essex 73's defeated Alliston HornetsAlliston HornetsThe Alliston Hornets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
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Notable alumni
- Tony PiroskiTony PiroskiTony Piroski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played the most seasons for the Toledo Goaldiggers of the International Hockey League. He later coached Toledo for the 1984–85, recording a 45–32–5 record. In 2001 Piroski joined began coaching the Essex 73's...
(Coach) - Bruce CrowderBruce CrowderBruce James Crowder is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1981–82 to 1984–85. He is the brother of Keith Crowder.-Playing career:Crowder was drafted 153rd overall by the...
- Keith CrowderKeith CrowderKeith Scott Crowder is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1980–81 until 1989–90.-Playing career:...
- Warren RychelWarren RychelWarren Stanley Rychel is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Left winger who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League. He is currently part-owner of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League.-Career:...
- Dave GagnonDave GagnonDavid Anthony Gagnon is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Dave only played 2 games in NHL, with the Detroit Red Wings, posting an official record of 0–1–0 and goals against average of 10.27....
- Kyle WellwoodKyle WellwoodKyle Wellwood is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. He was originally selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs 134th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and played his first three seasons in the NHL with Toronto, before joining the Vancouver Canucks in...
- Mike Sadler (GM)
- Dave Prpich (Coach)