Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Essex Takes Series Lead

The Essex 73's have taken a 2-0 series lead in their opening round playoff series against Mooretown.

Essex beat the Flags 7-4 thanks to three goals and an assist for Michael Vieira.

Matthews Hebert added two goals for the 73's while teammate Noah Hedrick made 15 saves.

Game three in the best-of-seven series goes Friday night back in Essex.

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