When was Essex 73's founded?

Essex 73's was founded in 1973 in Essex, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Essex 73's based?

Essex 73's is based in Essex, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Essex 73's?

The head coach of Essex 73's is Gil Langlois.

Who is the captain of Essex 73's?

The captain of Essex 73's is William Stadder.

Who is the general manager of Essex 73's?

The general manager of Essex 73's is Steven Caldwell.

Essex 73's

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2018-2019 Season

Essex 73's were 29-6-1-4 in the 2018-19 PJCHL season with 63 points, 1st in the West Stobbs and 11th overall.

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2018-2019 Essex 73's Player Stats

All Positions

Essex 73's — 2018-2019 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
PJCHL
1.		Joshua Pope-Ferguson (RW)	38	31	31	62	47	-	13	9	11	20	6
2.		William Stadder (F)	33	22	35	57	38	-	11	5	10	15	16
3.		Michael Vieira (F)	32	24	23	47	50	-	13	10	6	16	10
4.		Adam Gaiarin (D)	39	10	33	43	4	-	12	1	12	13	6
5.		Michael Ruttinger (LW)	32	6	24	30	12	-	12	3	5	8	8
6.		Matt Zelko (D)	36	4	16	20	10	-	13	1	4	5	16
7.		Quinn Fazekas (F)	39	10	9	19	24	-	13	5	1	6	2
8.		Riley Meyerink (F/D)	30	6	11	17	4	-	13	2	1	3	2
9.		Bryce Ryan (C)	33	8	8	16	24	-	11	3	1	4	0
10.		Dawson Winchester (F)	19	6	10	16	46	-
11.		Dallas Anderson (C)	40	5	10	15	18	-	13	0	4	4	2
12.		Curtis Jackson (F)	36	4	11	15	10	-	10	0	2	2	16
13.		Bryce O'Brien (D)	23	3	8	11	80	-	10	0	4	4	32
14.		Owen Meyerink (D)	34	3	8	11	85	-	6	0	2	2	10
15.		Sylvano Valente (D)	38	2	9	11	46	-	11	0	3	3	28
16.		Justin Bondy (F)	33	0	11	11	15	-
17.		Jacob Cruickshank (D/F)	38	2	8	10	18	-	9	0	2	2	0
18.		Jack Sanko (F)	23	5	3	8	85	-	13	2	2	4	42
19.		Tyler Beneteau (D)	35	2	6	8	47	-	13	1	5	6	18
20.		Brock Grandbois (F)	7	4	1	5	13	-
21.		Matthew MacLeod (D)	32	3	2	5	40	-	7	1	0	1	4
22.		Jeremy Oriet (D)	10	2	1	3	5	-
23.		Ryan Sterling (D)	5	1	2	3	2	-
24.		Luke Gecse (F)	9	1	1	2	0	-	12	5	0	5	4
25.		Brandon Kucera (D)	4	0	2	2	2	-	11	0	1	1	2
26.		Logan Robillard (F)	1	1	0	1	0	-
27.		Rhett Bellaire (D)	6	0	1	1	2	-
28.		Noah Litster (F)	1	0	0	0	0	-
29.		Theo Kempffer (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
30.		Neil Vorshuk (F)	3	0	0	0	0	-
31.		Michael Lavoy (F)	3	0	0	0	0	-
32.		Eric Charlebois (F)	3	0	0	0	4	-	8	1	2	3	0

Essex 73's — 2018-2019 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
PJCHL
1.		Jax D'Hondt (G)	26	1.92	.926	19	6	1	3	1559:48	624	5	2.13	.894
2.		Connor Meyerink (G)	16	2.48	.911	10	4	0	2	847:52	357	10	1.75	.931
3.		Aidan Pitre (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0:00	-
4.		Kolter Mealing (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0:00	-

2018-2019 Essex 73's Staff

Head CoachGil Langlois
CoachCody Leeming
Asst. CoachCraig Miller
Asst. CoachCraig Miller
Asst. CoachChad Wolters
Goaltending CoachBrian Spearing
Goaltending CoachTimothy Whitson
General ManagerSteven Caldwell

Team Staff History

2018-2019 Essex 73's Captains

"C"

William Stadder

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2018-2019 Essex 73's Demographics

Essex 73's Facts

Plays in: Provincial Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Essex, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1973

2018-2019 Essex 73's Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players
1 player

Experience

Essex 73's: 1 824 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Essex 73's Games

Essex 73's — 2018-2019 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/13/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Essex 73's	Blenheim Blades	-	PJCHL
10/10/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Mooretown Flags	Essex 73's	-	PJCHL
10/06/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Essex 73's	Dresden Jr. Kings	8 - 1	PJCHL
10/02/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Lakeshore Canadiens	Essex 73's	0 - 1 (OT 64:22)	PJCHL
09/29/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Essex 73's	Walpole Island Wild	7 - 0	PJCHL

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Latest Transactions

Essex 73's — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Drew Ferenc (F)	Blenheim Blades	Details
07/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jaxen Fortier-Smith (D)	Blenheim Blades	Details
07/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jake Vancoillie (G)	Blenheim Blades	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Nash Giles (F)	Dundas Blues	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Adrian Bosev (F)	Leamington Flyers	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Justin Shaw (F)	Windsor Jr. Spitfires U18 AAA	Details
09/02/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Matthew Crawford (F)	Leamington Flyers	Details
09/14/2023	Confirmed	joining	Bryce Belleau (D)	Sun County Panthers U16 AAA	Details

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Essex 73's History and Standings

Essex 73's — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	PJCHL	9	8	1	0	1	0	38	12	16	1.78	1	-
2025-2026	PJCHL	42	37	4	-	-	1	202	83	75	1.79	1	Division Final loss
2024-2025	PJCHL	42	37	4	-	-	1	260	77	75	1.79	1	Final loss
2023-2024	PJCHL	42	35	4	-	-	1	245	85	73	1.74	2	Division Final loss
2022-2023	PJCHL	42	36	4	-	-	2	200	66	74	1.76	1	Division Final loss
2021-2022	PJCHL	32	25	6	-	-	0	165	66	51	1.59	2	Division Final loss
2020-2021	PJCHL	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	PJCHL	40	23	15	1	-	1	137	94	48	1.2	4	Division Semifinal loss
2018-2019	PJCHL	40	29	6	1	-	4	165	86	63	1.58	1	Division Final loss
2017-2018	PJCHL	40	23	11	0	3	3	157	82	55	1.38	3	Division Final loss
2016-2017	PJCHL	40	30	9	1	-	-	179	96	61	1.53	2	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	GLJCHL	40	34	3	1	-	2	216	74	71	1.78	1	Champion
2014-2015	GLJCHL	40	33	5	-	-	2	193	85	68	1.7	1	Champion
2013-2014	GLJCHL	40	34	3	-	-	3	212	95	71	1.78	1	Champion
2012-2013	GLJCHL	40	32	6	-	-	2	205	89	66	1.65	1	Champion
2011-2012	GLJCHL	40	33	6	-	-	1	185	124	67	1.68	1	Champion
2010-2011	GLJCHL	39	26	12	-	-	1	167	120	53	1.36	2	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	GLJCHL	40	29	9	-	-	2	187	101	60	1.5	2	Semifinal loss
2008-2009	GLJCHL	40	39	0	-	-	1	202	73	79	1.98	1	Champion
2007-2008	GLJCHL	40	33	3	2	-	2	216	91	70	1.75	1	Champion
2006-2007	GLJCHL	40	32	4	2	-	2	182	91	68	1.7	1	Champion
2005-2006	GLJCHL	40	25	11	3	-	1	160	99	54	1.35	2	Champion
2004-2005	GLJCHL	40	32	5	1	-	2	206	81	67	1.68	1	Champion
2003-2004	GLJCHL	40	33	3	4	-	0	152	77	70	1.75	1	Final loss
2002-2003	GLJCHL	40	33	4	3	-	0	161	91	69	1.73	1	Champion
2001-2002	GLJCHL	40	30	8	0	-	2	159	97	62	1.55	1	Champion
2000-2001	GLJCHL	40	22	12	6	-	0	153	143	50	1.25	3	Semifinal loss
1999-2000	GLJCHL	43	17	20	2	-	4	139	153	40	0.93	3	Semifinal loss
1998-1999	GLJCHL	39	31	7	1	-	0	213	122	63	1.62	2	Semifinal loss
1997-1998	GLJCHL	45	27	12	6	-	0	210	132	60	1.33	3	Champion

Essex 73's Retired Numbers

Essex 73's Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Essex 73's — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Andrew Baker (F)	2026-2027	Chatham Maroons	GOJHL	6	5	11	16	4
2.	Connor Castellarin (F)	2026-2027	Mount Brydges Bulldogs	PJCHL	5	7	6	13	2
3.	Rory Sandison (F)	2026-2027	Wheatley Sharks	PJCHL	8	7	5	12	0
4.	Ryan Basile (D)	2026-2027	Wheatley Sharks	PJCHL	8	1	8	9	6
5.	Matteo Vilardi (F)	2026-2027	LaSalle Vipers	GOJHL	7	1	3	4	2
6.	Santiago Jimenes (F)	2026-2027	Chatham Maroons	GOJHL	7	1	3	4	8
7.	Matthew Crawford (F)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	9	1	3	4	15
8.	Konrad Karon (D)	2026-2027	Kemptville 73's	CCHL	7	0	4	4	2
9.	Kade McGeen (F)	2026-2027	Lakeshore Canadiens	PJCHL	8	0	3	3	0
10.	Drew Ferenc (F)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	8	0	3	3	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Essex 73's — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	168 lbs	18.75
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	170 lbs	19.50
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.96
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.77
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.86

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Franchise All-Time Points

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	William Stadder (F)	183	108	107	215
2.	Bruce Crowder (F)	86	91	116	207
3.	Luke Sherk (F)	177	94	100	194
4.	Corey Beaulieu (F)	122	76	108	184
5.	Keith Crowder (F)	79	87	90	177

Franchise All-Time Goals

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	William Stadder (F)	183	108	107	215
2.	Luke Sherk (F)	177	94	100	194
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	86	91	116	207
4.	Keith Crowder (F)	79	87	90	177
5.	Michael Vieira (F)	166	85	82	167

Franchise All-Time Assists

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Adam Gaiarin (D)	191	31	120	151
2.	Bruce Crowder (F)	86	91	116	207
3.	Corey Beaulieu (F)	122	76	108	184
4.	William Stadder (F)	183	108	107	215
5.	Steve Merritt (F)	95	63	104	167

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Sean Ducharme (F)	174	44	109	585
2.	Wes Tan (F)	99	29	60	491
3.	Wayne Mills ()	59	5	24	390
4.	Jack Sanko (F)	95	26	57	360
5.	Dan Mainella (F)	88	6	24	333

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Adam Gaiarin (D)	191	31	120	151
2.	William Stadder (F)	183	108	107	215
3.	Matthew Hebert (F)	183	77	71	148
4.	Luke Sherk (F)	177	94	100	194
5.	Sean Ducharme (F)	174	44	65	109

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cody Lazar (F)	1	3	4	4.00
2.	Griffin McCarty (F)	3	4	9	3.00
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	86	91	207	2.41
4.	Keith Crowder (F)	79	87	177	2.24
5.	Jeremy Venables (F)	4	2	8	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	GLJCHL	42	56	58	114	2.71	59
2.	Keith Crowder (F)	1975-1976	GLJCHL	38	56	41	97	2.55	108
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	GLJCHL	44	35	58	93	2.11	73
4.	Keith Crowder (F)	1974-1975	GLJCHL	41	31	49	80	1.95	61
5.	Patrick McManus (F)	2024-2025	PJCHL	42	29	47	76	1.81	58

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	GLJCHL	42	56	58	114	2.71	59
2.	Keith Crowder (F)	1975-1976	GLJCHL	38	56	41	97	2.55	108
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	GLJCHL	44	35	58	93	2.11	73
4.	Joe Nagy (F)	1986-1987	GLJCHL	38	32	36	68	1.79	77
5.	Gabriel Piccolo (F)	2023-2024	PJCHL	38	32	33	65	1.71	25

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	GLJCHL	42	56	58	114	2.71	59
2.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	GLJCHL	44	35	58	93	2.11	73
3.	Keith Crowder (F)	1974-1975	GLJCHL	41	31	49	80	1.95	61
4.	Steve Merritt (F)	1988-1989	GLJCHL	31	22	49	71	2.29	53
5.	Patrick McManus (F)	2024-2025	PJCHL	42	29	47	76	1.81	58

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Essex 73's — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dennis Fuerth ()	1989-1990	GLJCHL	35	5	12	17	0.49	299
2.	Dan Croft (F)	2007-2008	GLJCHL	38	14	19	33	0.87	178
3.	Jeff Brett (F)	1988-1989	GLJCHL	35	22	35	57	1.63	175
4.	Lee Jones ()	1986-1987	GLJCHL	27	6	13	19	0.70	171
5.	Mike Cosgrove (D)	1986-1987	GLJCHL	34	9	20	29	0.85	163