Schmalz Cup banners hanging at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's welcome Ayr to the Essex Centre Sports Complex tonight for Game 1 of the Schmalz Cup semi-final.
Essex General Manager Scott Miller says the Centennials will give them a real test. "They have a very big defence with a good system, similar to ours. They seem to balance four lines, from what we're told, and a very good goalie."
It's the fourth year in a row that Essex has made it to the Schmalz Cup semi-finals.
Puck drop is 7:30pm.
Sarnia Sting lose 5-3 to Barrie.
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough 3-2 loss to the rival Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.
If you're hoping to apply for the trusted-traveller program, you will have less time to schedule your interview.
The show happens at the Polish Hall on Exmouth Street in Sarnia and goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 4.
Soo Greyhounds beat Sarnia Sting 4-3 in overtime.
The London Knights remain undefeated after beating North Bay 4-1
