Schmalz Cup banners hanging at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's pounded the Amherstburg Admirals 10-1 in Great Lakes Jr. C preseason hockey action.
Michael Vieira led the 73's with three goals and an assist, while teammate Phil Janikowski added two goals and one helper.
Dylan Muzzatti scored the Admirals lone goal.
Essex closes out the preseason with a 2-0 record, while Amherstburg went 0-2.
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.
