The Kathy Jackson rink has lost its first game at the Dominion Curling Club Championship in Thunder Bay, 7-4 to Manitoba.
The Fort Frances team representing Northern Ontario held a 3-0 lead after two ends, before Manitoba took control with 5 in the next three.
Jackson's foursome next faces New Brunswick as 12:15 p.m. Fort Frances time today.
The Fort Frances Lakers haven't played a game all week, but have moved up one spot to second overall in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings.
Winners of a franchise-record 15-straight, the SIJHL leading Lakers are in Thunder Bay tonight to face the North Stars who are ranking 16th in the nation.
It's a busy night for high school hockey teams.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team is home to Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos in a NorWossa match up, 7:15 p.m at the Ice for Kids Arena.
The Muskies girls hockey team is played at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
The International Falls Broncos girls hockey team is home to Park Rapids, 7 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
