The top-seeded Essex 73's have grabbed a 2-0 lead in their Stobbs Division semi final series, after dropping the Admirals 6-2 in Amherstburg Thursday night.
Luke Gecse and Quinn Fazekas both scored twice to lead the attack, while goalie Connor Meyerink made 24 saves to earn the win.
Andrew Clark and Ty Moss scored for the Admirals, who trailed at the LIBRO Centre, 2-1 after one period and 4-2 after two.
Game three in the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoff series goes Saturday night in Essex at 6:45 p.m.
The other best-of-seven semi final between the Lakeshore Canadiens and Dresden resumes Friday night at the Atlas Tube Centre, with things tied at a game each.