Kemptville 73's

Kemptville 73's
City:	Kemptville, Ontario
League:	Central Canada Hockey League
Division:	Robinson
Founded:	1969
Home Arena:	North Grenville Municipal Centre
Colors:	Red, Black, and White
General Manager:	Kim Osmars
Head Coach:	Keith Schaefer
Franchise history
1969 - 1973:	Kemptville Comets
1973-Present:	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.

Kemptville 73's jr B days

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".

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OL	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
2008-09	60	15	38	-	7	126	225	37	10th CJHL	DNQ
2009-10	62	27	29	-	6	191	214	60	8th CJHL	Lost Quarter-final
2010-11	62	22	33	-	7	157	225	51	10th CCHL	DNQ
2011-12	62	13	44	-	5	164	299	31	11th CCHL	DNQ
2012-13	62	15	44	-	3	152	295	33	12th CCHL	DNQ
2013-14	62	26	30	-	6	210	232	58	8th CCHL	Lost Quarter-final
2014-15	62	26	25	6	5	225	223	63	6th of 6 Robinson 9th of 12 CCHL	Did Not Qualify
Season	GP	W	L	OL	SL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
2015-16	62	36	23	2	1	224	179	75	5th of 6 Robinson 7th of 12 CCHL	Lost Quarterfinals, 1-4 (Jr. Senators)
2016-17	62	33	25	2	2	216	188	70	4th of 6 Robinson 5th of 12 CCHL	Won Quarterfinals, 4-2 (Hawks) Lost Semifinals, 2-4 (Canadians)
2017-18	62	18	40	2	2	159	267	40	6th of 6 Robinson 11th of 12 CCHL	Did Not Qualify
2018-19	62	21	34	5	2	176	227	49	6th Robinson	Did Not Qualify
2019-20	62	26	31	-	5	182	230	57	6th Robinson	Did Not Qualify
2020-21	League only played training games due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021-22	55	29	18	5	3	198	171	66	3rd Robinson	Lost Quarterfinals, 2-4 Wolves)
2022-23	55	25	24	5	1	199	206	56	5th Robinson	Did not qualify
2023-24	55	25	26	1	3	160	170	54	5th Robinson	Did not qualify

External links

• 73's Webpage
• EOJHL Webpage
• CJHL Webpage