Kemptville 73's



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.

History
They were founded in 1969. In 1973 they changed their name from Comets to 73's. They switched from the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (Junior "B") to the 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.

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".