Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's got back in the win column, getting by Ayr 7-2 in the Schmalz Cup semi-finals.
The 73's jumped out to a 6-0 lead before Ayr could respond in the third period. Tyler Scott scored twice for Essex.
The victory gives the 73's a 3-1 series lead and moves them one win away from advancing to the finals.
Game 5 goes tonight in Essex. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
