The Essex 73's dropped a 3-2 decision to the Amherstburg Integrity Admirals on Tuesday.
Ryan Alexander, Josh Talerico and Bryce McGregor all scored once for Amherstburg.
Brett Smith and William Stadder scored to the two goals for Essex.
The 73's will head to Petrolia on Thursday to battle the Flyers at 7:30pm. And then on October 9, the Admirals are in Wheatley to take on the Sharks at 7pm.