The Essex 73's take on the Mooretown Flags, February 24, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Jocelyn McLaughlin) The Essex 73's fell 5-4 to the Ayr Centennials in the Schmalz Cup Semifinals on Thursday.
Both teams scored once in the first period, but Ayr took a big 4-1 lead in the second period. The 73's tried to battle back in the final frame, but couldn't catch up before the buzzer.
Brett Vorshuk led Essex with two goals, while William Stadder and Max Viselli had one each.
The Centennials now lead the semifinal series 2-0.
Both teams return to the ice for Game 3 on Friday at 7:30pm.
A man charged with arson with disregard for human life following a fire at 99 McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham in January is out on bail for a second time.
Paisley Fraleigh was a part of Team Ontario's winning team at the 2026 U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship in Regina.
Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Pretty in Pink at the Rink is the fifth one this year, and is in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.
