Kemptville 73's

The Kemptville 73's are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Kemptville, Ontario. They play in the Central Canada Hockey League of the Ottawa District Hockey Association.

Kemptville 73's
CityKemptville, Ontario, Canada
LeagueCentral Canada Hockey League
DivisionRobinson
Founded1969
Home arenaNorth Grenville Municipal Centre
Coloursred, black, and white
     
Owner(s)Jason York, Joe Jefferies
and Paul LeBreux (2017-current)
General managerTerry Nichols (2012-current)
Head coachJason York (2019-current)
Franchise history
1969–1973Kemptville Comets
1973–PresentKemptville 73's

History

The team was founded in 1969 as the Kemptville Comets, changing their name in 1973 to coincide with that year.[1]

In the 1996–97 season, the 73's achieved an undefeated season with a win–loss–tie record of 38-0-4 en route to the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League championship. They repeated the championship victory in 1999.[1]

The team moved up from the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League to the Central Junior A Hockey League in 2007. On September 14, 2007, the Kemptville 73's played their first ever Junior "A" hockey game. At home, the 73's took on the Nepean Raiders but lost the game 5–2. Anthony Scarpino scored the 73's first ever Junior "A" goal with forty-six seconds left in the first period. Alex Beaudry started the historic game in net.

On September 23, 2007, the 73's won their first ever Junior "A" hockey game by defeating the Kanata Stallions, at home, by a score of 4–2.

Currently, the team carries a member of the community who has been involved with the program since its inception in 1969. John Guy, a local legend, has been involved with the 73s as the equipment manager. John is known and loved by many in the community for his involvement and comical antics.

On April 8, 2008, Mark Nasca become the first 73 in history to commit to a Division I school when he signed with the Colgate University Raiders for the 2008–2009 season.

On December 23, 2008, Rob Capellupo was announced as head United States Scout for bringing in players. He was also announced as the teams physical and psychological doctor.

On June 26, 2009, Calvin de Haan was drafted 12th overall by the New York Islanders. de Haan is a former "73".[2]

On June 23, 2012, Vancouver Canucks drafted former 73 Ben Hutton 147th overall.

During the summer of 2017 the 73's changed ownership from Ron and Lisa Tugnutt to Jason York, Joe Jefferies and Paul LeBreux.

Season-by-season results
SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1999-004532103-218127681st EO StLawrLost final
2000-014530132-217138621st EO StLawrLost final
2001-024519242-194182434th EO StLawrLost Division S-final
2002-0345211545210197513rd EO StLawrLost Division Final
2003-0445301320228137623rd EO StLawrLost Division S-final
2004-0545281331223166601st EO StLawrLost Division Final
2005-0645311202293196641st EO StLawrLost Division Final
2006-0740211522217179464th EO StLawrLost division semi-final
2007-0860153924164260369th CJHLDNQ
2008-09601538-71262253710th CJHLDNQ
2009-10622729-6191214608th CJHLLost quarter-final
2010-11622233-71572255110th CCHLDNQ
2011-12621344-51642993111th CCHLDNQ
2012-13621544-31522953312th CCHLDNQ
2013-14622630-6210232588th CCHLLost quarter-final
2014-1562262565225223636th of 6 Robinson
9th of 12 CCHL		Did not qualify
2015-1662362321224179755th of 6 Robinson
7th of 12 CCHL		Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Jr. Senators)
2016-1762332522216188704th of 6 Robinson
5th of 12 CCHL		Won quarterfinals, 4-2 (Hawks)
Lost semifinals 2-4 (Canadians)
2017-1862184022159267406th of 6 Robinson
11th of 12 CCHL		Did not qualify for playoffs

Notable alumni

References
  1. "History". Kemptville 73's. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020.
  2. "2009 NHL Entry Draft". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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