In the Provincial Junior Hockey League last night the 73's downed the Lakers 8-3 in Wallaceburg.
Essex jumped out to an early three nothing advantage and cruised to the win.
William Stadder had a hat trick while Tyler Scott added a pair of goals for the 73's.
Trevor Waller scored twice in a losing cause for the Lakers.
Goaltender Matthew Badour made 19 saves to earn the victory.