Essex takes series lead
A 3-1 road victory in Game 3 has given the Essex 73’s a 2-1 lead in their best of seven Provincial Jr. C Hockey League semi final series with the New Hamburg Firebirds.
Luke Sherk, Pat McManus and captain Gabe Piccolo all tallied solo goals and Brogan Colquhoun made 21 saves as Essex upended New Hamburg to seize control of the series.
Game 4 is slated for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex Centre Complex.