The Meota Combines cruised to a 14-3-1 record during the regular season, but dropped their opening playoff game 5-1 to the Maymont Settlers.
Tuesday in Maymont, the Settlers got one-goal, two-assist performances from Dakota Tootoosis and Vince Sauvie in the win.
Tyler Hubbard added a goal and an assist, while Bryn Walker also scored twice.
Taylor Willsey scored the lone goal for the Combines, with Aaron Cadrin and Reid Lamon picking up the assists.
Meota goaltender Quinton Gauthier gave up more than four goals for the first time since Jan. 9.
Sean Leniuk and Chad Bernier were ejected from the game after a fight.
In the other SPHL playoff game Tuesday, the Cut Knife Colts began their championship defense by beating the Glaslyn North Stars 9-5.
Kolton Baptiste had a monster performance, with five goals and an assist.
Ryan Baptise also had a six-point game, with a goal and five assists.
Other goal scorers for the Colts were Ryan Constant, Ashton Hewson and Kirk MacDonald.
For the visiting North Stars Mitch Perkins had a fine night with two goals and two assists.
Damien Nordell, Adrian Edwards and Kris Bloom also scored in the loss.
Colts forward Stephan Dupuis was given a game misconduct for checking from behind, while Hewson and Brent Blais dropped the gloves.
The Battleford Beaver Blues travelled to Shellbrook last night for their opening game against the Silvertips.
The first place Hafford Hawks begin their playoff drive tonight against the Radisson Wheat Kings.
Game two between the Colts and North Stars is Friday in Glaslyn.
This weekend has plenty of playoff action, as Saturday has the Beaver Blues and Combines both at home.
The Hawks are also in Radisson on Saturday for game two of their series.
Sunday the Combines play game three against the Settlers.
