Kemptville 73's
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| City: | Kemptville, Ontario |
| League: | Central Junior A Hockey League |
| Division: | Yzerman Division |
| Founded: | 1969 |
| Home Arena: | North Grenville Municipal Centre |
| Colors: | Red, Black, and White |
| Head Coach: | Keith Schaefer |
| General Manager: | Kim Osmars |
The Kemptville 73's are a Canadian Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team based out of Kemptville, Ontario. They play in the Central Junior A Hockey League of the Ottawa District Hockey Association.
- Kemptville Comets 1969 - 1973
- Kemptville 73's 1973 to Present
[edit] History
Founded in 1969. Changed name in 1973. Moved from Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League to 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.
[edit] 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 |
