After leading most of the game, the Essex fell 7-5 to Amhesrtbug.
Austin Jennings unassisted goal in the third ended up being the game winner.
Shots on goal were 39-35 in favour of Essex.
Essex will visit Wallaceburg Wednesday night at 7:30 and Amherstburg is off until November 12th when they host Blenheim at 7:30pm.