The Moose Jaw Warriors were able to get five goals Friday afternoon against the Swift Current Broncos but couldn't keep the Broncos off the scoresheet early and lost 8-5.
The Warriors were down 5-3 after the first and 7-3 after 40 minutes.
Eric Alarie scored a goal and two assists, and Cameron Sterling scored a goal and a helper. Other Warrior goals were scored by Cade Hayes, Bryden Kiesman and Carson Denomie. Kyle Kelsey, 15, stopped 20 shots in the loss.
Josh Davies got a hat trick in the game for the Broncos.
The Warriors will face the Saskatoon Blades Saturday at 3 p.m. at Regina.