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 Tony Piroski.

Who is the general manager of Essex 73's?

The general manager of Essex 73's is Mike Pailey.

Essex 73's

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Essex 73's were 37-4-1 in the 2025-26 PJCHL season with 75 points, 1st in the West Stobbs and 1st overall.

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2025-2026 Essex 73's Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Birk Cassels (G)	19	2006	Lewis Center, OH, USA	6'3"	174	L
	#31	Dominic De Zorzi (G)	19	2007	McGregor, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#31	Brock Devlin (G)	18	2008	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#33	Bennett Horrocks (G)	17	2008	Tecumseh, ON, CAN	5'10"	154	L
	#31	Tomas Kniaziew (G)	18	2008	Leamington, ON, CAN	5'11"	161	R
		Michel Sampson (G)	18	2008	Riverside, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Jesse Chadwick (D)	18	2008	Essex, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#5	William Claridge (D)	19	2007	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'5"	201	L
	#20	Matthew Cole (D)	19	2007	Mount Brydges, ON, CAN	5'5"	165	-
	#33	Maxton Evans (D)	20	2006	Amherstburg, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#4	Jaxen Fortier-Smith (D)	21	2005	Tecumseh, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#9	Gavin Gaudet (D)	18	2008	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'10"	148	R
	#12	Joseph Gaudet (D)	17	2008	LaSalle, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#14	Mitchell Hickson (D)	19	2007	Essex, ON, CAN	5'11"	161	L
	#28	Seth Martineau (D)	22	2004	Tecumseh, ON, CAN	6'5"	225	L
		Eddie Vigneux (D)	18	2008	Harrow, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	R
	#24	Austin Wright (D)	18	2008	Harrow, ON, CAN	5'11"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Andrew Baker (F)	17	2009	Woodslee, ON, CAN	6'0"	165	R
	#2	Gabe Barrette (RW)	22	2004	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#32	Bailey Best (F)	18	2008	LaSalle, ON, CAN	5'7"	146	L
		Hayden Boileau (F)	17	2009	Amherstburg, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
		Colby Cookson (RW)	17	2008	Harrow, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	R
	#6	Carter Dembinski (F)	22	2004	Woodslee, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#10	Drew Ferenc (F)	18	2008	Belle River, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#21	Wyatt Goudie (F)	18	2008	Essex, ON, CAN	6'3"	174	R
	#23	Austin Guevremont (RW)	20	2006	Lakeshore, ON, CAN	6'2"	161	L
		Broyden Hebert (F)	19	2006	LaSalle, ON, CAN	6'1"	161	L
	#17	Connor Hunt (RW)	22	2004	Centre Hastings, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Benjamin Laurendeau (F)	18	2008	LaSalle, ON, CAN	6'3"	154	R
	#26	Marcus Levesque (F)	20	2006	Belle River, ON, CAN	5'11"	141	L
	#19	Jack Lewis (F)	20	2005	Tecumseh, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#8	Noah Mathieson (LW)	20	2006	Amherstburg, ON, CAN	6'1"	161	L
	#15	Cael McCabe (C)	20	2006	Woodslee, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#29	Ethan O'Neil (F)	18	2008	Maidstone, ON, CAN	5'10"	163	L
	#16	Travis Rivest (F)	19	2007	Essex, ON, CAN	5'11"	150	L
	#22	Luke Sherk (RW)	22	2004	Essex, ON, CAN	5'7"	161	R
		Jack Wadsworth (F)	16	2009	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'10"	168	L
		Sean Wilson (F)	18	2008	Essex, ON, CAN	5'9"	141	L

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 14Av Age: 19.50 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 170 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Essex 73's Staff

Head CoachTony Piroski
Asst. CoachLee Jones
Asst. CoachJamie McDermott
Asst. CoachMatt Puempel
Asst. CoachRob Shepley
Goaltending CoachRyan Polidori
General ManagerMike Pailey
Asst. General ManagerKevin Beuglet
Dir. of Player PersonnelRiley Jones

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Essex 73's Demographics

Essex 73's Facts

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

2025-2026 Essex 73's Roster Facts

Nationalities

37 players
1 player

Experience

Essex 73's: 1 473 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Essex 73's Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/24/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Walpole Island Wild	Essex 73's	-	PJCHL
09/22/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Essex 73's	Wheatley Sharks	-	PJCHL
09/17/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Walpole Island Wild	Essex 73's	0 - 4	PJCHL
09/15/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Essex 73's	Mooretown Flags	3 - 0	PJCHL
09/09/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Wheatley Sharks	Essex 73's	3 - 1	PJCHL

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Latest Transactions

07/05/2026

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Drew Ferenc (F)

Leaving forBlenheim Blades

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confirmed

Jaxen Fortier-Smith (D)

Leaving forBlenheim Blades

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confirmed

Jake Vancoillie (G)

Joining fromBlenheim Blades

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06/26/2026

confirmed

Nash Giles (F)

Joining fromDundas Blues

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confirmed

Adrian Bosev (F)

Joining fromLeamington Flyers

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confirmed

Justin Shaw (F)

Joining fromWindsor Jr. Spitfires U18 AAA

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09/02/2025

confirmed

Matthew Crawford (F)

Leaving forLeamington Flyers

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09/14/2023

confirmed

Bryce Belleau (D)

Joining fromSun County Panthers U16 AAA

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Essex 73's History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	PJCHL	3	2	1	0	0	0	8	3	4	1.33	3	-
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

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Rory Sandison (F)	2026-2027	Wheatley Sharks	PJCHL	4	6	3	9	0
2.	Andrew Baker (F)	2026-2027	Chatham Maroons	GOJHL	2	2	6	8	2
3.	Connor Castellarin (F)	2026-2027	Mount Brydges Bulldogs	PJCHL	2	3	2	5	2
4.	Ryan Basile (D)	2026-2027	Wheatley Sharks	PJCHL	4	0	4	4	0
5.	Santiago Jimenes (F)	2026-2027	Chatham Maroons	GOJHL	3	1	2	3	2
6.	Matthew Crawford (F)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	4	1	2	3	4
7.	Bryce Belleau (D)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	5	1	1	2	4
8.	Kade McGeen (F)	2026-2027	Lakeshore Canadiens	PJCHL	2	0	2	2	0
9.	Drew Ferenc (F)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	4	0	2	2	2
10.	Jaxen Fortier-Smith (D)	2026-2027	Blenheim Blades	PJCHL	2	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	168 lbs	18.62
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	170 lbs	19.50
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.93
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.77
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.82

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Regular Season

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

#	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

#	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.

#	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

#	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

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cody Lazar (F)	1	3	4	4.00
2.	Griffin McCarty (F)	3	4	9	3.00
3.	Nash Giles (F)	1	1	3	3.00
4.	Bruce Crowder (F)	86	91	207	2.41
5.	Keith Crowder (F)	79	87	177	2.24

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	42	56	114
2.	Keith Crowder (F)	1975-1976	38	56	97
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	44	35	93
4.	Keith Crowder (F)	1974-1975	41	31	80
5.	Patrick McManus (F)	2024-2025	42	29	76

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	42	56	114
2.	Keith Crowder (F)	1975-1976	38	56	97
3.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	44	35	93
4.	Joe Nagy (F)	1986-1987	38	32	68
5.	Gabriel Piccolo (F)	2023-2024	38	32	65

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1974-1975	42	58	114
2.	Bruce Crowder (F)	1973-1974	44	58	93
3.	Keith Crowder (F)	1974-1975	41	49	80
4.	Steve Merritt (F)	1988-1989	31	49	71
5.	Patrick McManus (F)	2024-2025	42	47	76

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Dennis Fuerth ()	1989-1990	35	17	299
2.	Dan Croft (F)	2007-2008	38	33	178
3.	Jeff Brett (F)	1988-1989	35	57	175
4.	Lee Jones ()	1986-1987	27	19	171
5.	Mike Cosgrove (D)	1986-1987	34	29	163