In PJHL playoff action last night, in Essex the 73's opened their post-season run with a 4-2 win over Petrolia.
William Stadder led the 73's with a pair of goals, while Luke Gecse and Michael Vieira added the other Essex goals.
Curtis Helps and Matt Hunt scored for the Flyers.
Game two goes tomorrow night in Petrolia and game three is back in Essex Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
Also last night in Lakeshore the Canadiens trimmed Blenheim 4-3 in overtime.