The Airdrie Thunder hit the ice last night (Wednesday, February 21)  fresh-faced and ready to take on the Blackfalds Wranglers in game one of five in the series.

Jason Wenzel earned the first two goals of the game in the first with assists by Jack Maccready, Jared Bainbridge and Clay Murray. 

Although the Thunder took an early lead, the Wranglers tied it up 2 - 2 by the end of the second.

Both teams were jockeying for the win but it was the Wranglers that put one between the posts with less than 3 minutes left in the game, taking the win 3 - 2.

The Airdrie Thunder will have a day to re-group and prepare for game two Friday night at the Ron Ebbesen Arena.

Puck drop is set for 8 o'clock.