The Essex 73's take on the Mooretown Flags, February 24, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Jocelyn McLaughlin) The Essex 73's are moving on to the second round of the Schmalz Cup playoffs.
Last night the 73's beat the Dorchester Dolphins 4-1 to win the quarter-final series in four straight.
Eric Shaw led the 73's with a goal and an assist, while teammate Trevor Wheaton made 29 saves to get the win.
Essex will face the Ayr Centennials in the semi-finals. No word yet on when that series will start.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
