The Wheatley Sharks fell 6-4 to the Essex 73's in the PJHL on Tuesday.
William Stadder led Essex with two goals, while Blake McConville, Eric Shaw, Anthony Cristofaro and Tyler Boughner all scored once.
Mitchell Prudence scored twice of Wheatley, while Ryan Zsebok and Jake Pickersgill each had one.
The Sharks head to Blenheim on Thursday to battle the Blades at 7pm. And then on Sunday, the 73's will also be in Blenheim to face the Blades at 7pm.