The Wallaceburg Lakers suffered their first loss in four games in Great Lakes Jr C Hockey action by losing to the second place Essex 73's 6-2.

After a scoreless first period with Essex leading 3-0 the Lakers rallied back to pick up two goals.

Netting the first goal for the Lakers was Sam Jasmin assisted by Jake Carter at the 1:34 mark of the second followed by a goal from Jeff Nolfo assisted by Justin Whitson and Kyle Jacobson ending the second period 4-2.

In the third period Essex added two more goals to win the game.

Devin Cove played strong in net blocking thirty four of forty shots on net.

" We didn't get off to a good start" said Head Coach Paul Grealis. " The guys were not strong on the puck. We have to make the game simple, defense first. We are not a run and gun team said Grealis.

Lakers next home game is October 10 vs the Alvinston Flyers. 7:30 pm