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Kemptville 73's
CityKemptville, Ontario, Canada
LeagueCentral Canada Hockey League
DivisionRobinson
Founded1969
Home arenaNorth Grenville Municipal Centre
Coloursred, black, and white
     
Owner(s)Jason York, Joe Jefferies
and Paul LeBreux (2017-current)
General managerTerry Nichols (2012-current)
Head coachJason York (2019-current)
Franchise history
1969–1973Kemptville Comets
1973–PresentKemptville 73's

The Kemptville 73's are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Kemptville, Ontario. They play in the Central Canada Hockey League of the Ottawa District Hockey Association.

History

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The team was founded in 1969 as the Kemptville Comets, changing their name in 1973 to coincide with that year.[1]

In the 1996–97 season, the 73's achieved an undefeated season with a win–loss–tie record of 38-0-4 en route to the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League championship. They repeated the championship victory in 1999.[1]

The team moved up from the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League 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 United States 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".[2]

On June 23, 2012, Vancouver Canucks drafted former 73 Ben Hutton 147th overall.

During the summer of 2017 the 73's changed ownership from Ron and Lisa Tugnutt to Jason York, Joe Jefferies and Paul LeBreux.

Season-by-season results

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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
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
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 for playoffs
2018-19 62 21 34 5 2 176 227 49 6th of 6 Robinson
11th of 12 CCHL		 Did not qualify for playoffs
2019-20 62 26 31 - 5 204 229 59 4th of 6 Robinson
9th of 12 CCHL		 Did not qualify for playoffs
2020-21 Season cancelled due to covid-19 pandemic restrictions
2021-22 55 29 18 5 3 198 171 66 3rd of 6 Robinson
5th of 12 CCHL		 Won quarterfinals, 4-2 (Hawks)
Lost semifinals 2-4 (Canadians)
2022-23 55 25 24 5 1 199 206 56 5th of 6 Robinson
9th of 12 CCHL		 Did not qualify for playoffs
2023-24 55 25 26 1 3 160 170 54 5th of 6 Robinson
9th of 12 CCHL		 Did not qualify for playoffs

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "History". Kemptville 73's. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "2009 NHL Entry Draft". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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