The Essex 73's hammered the Sharks 7-1 Tuesday in Wheatley's fourth straight loss.
Justin Bondy led the 73's with two goals, while Anthony Cristofaro, Luke Gecse, William Stadder, Michael Ruttinger and Riley Meyerink all scored once.
Alixe Saliba scored Wheatley's only goal.
The 73's return to the ice on January 2 to battle the Petrolia Flyers in Essex at 7pm. And then on January 3, the Sharks are in Wallaceburg to take on the Lakers at 7:30pm.