PREVIEW: Essex at Lakeshore

This is a big rivalry in the PJHL Stobbs division no matter where Essex and Lakeshore are in the standings. Right now both teams are streaking heading into Friday's contest at The Rock in Lakeshore. "It's just another game from our point of view", said Lakeshore head coach Anthony Iaquinta, whose team is 7-0 to start the season.

The 73's are on a five-game winning streak and Iaquinta feels "they're a really good team. They have so much talent over there it's unbelievable. "We're taking it game by game and we're trying to make sure we get better every day.

The Canadiens jumped out to a 6-0 lead during their first meeting this season in Essex on October 12th but held on to win 6-4. The 73's haven't lost since. "We have to go into their barn and work on our game" said forward Matt Smith. "We got the talent. We've got such great guys both defensively and offensively. If we can put all those pieces together we should have a good game Friday".

Game time 7pm in Lakeshore.