The Essex 73's shutout the Sharks 10-0 on Tuesday in Wheatley's fifth loss in a row.
Tyler Boughner, Michael Vieira and Adam Gaiarin led Essex with two goals each. William Stadder, Brett Smith, Dallas Anderson and Justin Bondy all scored one goal for the 73's as well.
The Sharks are back on the ice on Thursday to take on the Blades in Blenheim at 7pm. And then on Saturday, the 73's head to Mooretown to face off against the Flags at 7:30pm.