Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's shutout the Lakeshore Canadiens 5-0 to open the Great Lakes Jr. C hockey season.
Tyler Turner led the 73's with two goals and an assist, while teammate Trevor Wheaton made 29 saves to get the shutout.
Essex is off until Monday when they head to Wheatley to take on the Sharks.
Lakeshore is back in action on Friday for their home opener against Wheatley.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
