The Wheatley Sharks dropped their second straight game, falling 6-1 to the 73's in Essex.
Phil Janikowski led the 73's to their fourth straight victory with a goal and two assists.
Andreas Grossmann scored the Sharks lone goal late in the third period.
Essex is back on the ice tonight when they travel to Wallaceburg to take on the winless Lakers. Wheatley is back in action on Friday when they take on the Kings in Dresden.