The Selkirk Steelers lost their opening game at the Royal Bank Cup National Junior "A" Hockey Championship in Prince George dropping a 4-2 decision to the Aurora Tigers.
Adam Pleskach and Russ Payne did the goal scoring for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions who will meet the Camrose Kodiaks tonight. The Kodiaks won their opener beating the host Spuce Kings 4-2. Prince George has a 1-1 round robin record.