Not a good start for the Okotoks Raiders at the Minto Cup Canadian Lacrosse Championships being held in Calgary.

They fell 25-8 to the Brampton Excelsiors in their opener Thursday, August 16.

They'll try their luck again Friday, August 17, at 8 p.m. when they face the B.C. Champion Coquitlam Adanacs at the Max Bell Centre.