Kemptville 73's
Encyclopedia
The Kemptville 73's are a Canadian
Junior "A" ice hockey
team based out of Kemptville, Ontario
. They play in the Central Canada Hockey League of the Ottawa District Hockey Association
.
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 USA 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".
Canada
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Junior "A" ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based out of Kemptville, Ontario
Kemptville, Ontario
Kemptville is a community located in the Municipality of North Grenville in Southern Ontario, Canada in the northernmost part of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville...
. They play in the Central Canada Hockey League of the Ottawa District Hockey Association
Ottawa District Hockey Association
The Ottawa District Hockey Association is the governing body of a variety of ice hockey Junior leagues and a minor hockey system based out of the Greater Ottawa area and Southwestern Quebec...
.
History
Founded in 1969. Changed name in 1973. Moved from Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League to Central Junior A Hockey LeagueCentral Junior A Hockey League
The Central Canada Hockey League is a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey league operating in eastern Ontario, Canada. The league is sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior 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
Nepean Raiders
The Nepean Raiders are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Central Canada Hockey League. The town of Nepean was granted expansion after the Cornwall Royals and the Hull Hawks left the CJHL for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
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
Kanata Stallions
The Kanata Stallions are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kanata, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Central Canada Hockey League.-Team history:...
, 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
Colgate University
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, USA. The school was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary and later became non-denominational. It is named for the Colgate family who greatly contributed to the university's endowment in the 19th century.Colgate has 52...
Raiders for the 2008-2009 season.
On December 23, 2008, Rob Capellupo was announced as head USA Scout for bringing in players. He was also announced as the teams physical and psychological doctor.
On June 26, 2009, Calvin de Haan
Calvin de Haan
Calvin de Haan is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League . He was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft...
was drafted 12th overall by the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, de Haan is a former "73".
Season-by-season results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1999-00 | 45 | 32 | 10 | 3 | ||||||
| 218 | 127 | 68 | 1st EO StLawr | Lost Final | ||||||
| 2000-01 | 45 | 30 | 13 | 2 | ||||||
| 217 | 138 | 62 | 1st EO StLawr | Lost Final | ||||||
| 2001-02 | 45 | 19 | 24 | 2 | ||||||
| 194 | 182 | 43 | 4th EO StLawr | Lost Division S-final | ||||||
| 2002-03 | 45 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 210 | 197 | 51 | 3rd EO StLawr | Lost Division Final |
| 2003-04 | 45 | 30 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 228 | 137 | 62 | 3rd EO StLawr | Lost Division S-final |
| 2004-05 | 45 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 223 | 166 | 60 | 1st EO StLawr | Lost Division Final |
| 2005-06 | 45 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 293 | 196 | 64 | 1st EO StLawr | Lost Division Final |
| 2006-07 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 217 | 179 | 46 | 4th EO StLawr | Lost Division Semi-Final |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 15 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 164 | 260 | 36 | 9th CJHL | DNQ |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 15 | 38 | |||||||
| 7 | 126 | 225 | 37 | 10th CJHL | DNQ | |||||
| 2009-10 | 62 | 27 | 29 | |||||||
| 6 | 191 | 214 | 60 | 8th CJHL | Lost Quarter-final | |||||
| 2010-11 | 62 | 22 | 33 | |||||||
| 7 | 157 | 225 | 51 | 10th CCHL | DNQ |