The Rocky Mountain Raiders head into the playoff round at the Esso Cup on a loss, after dropping a 3-2 heartbreaker to the hometown Weyburn Gold Wings in the final game of the round robin as the Esso Cup Thursday night.

Coach Paul Pozzi says they need to shake it off heading into tonight's semi-final match-up against Richelieu.

"We just have to regroup. We have to look at where we were lacking tonight. And everybody has to do a self reflection and bring it tomorrow!"

Raiders forward Megan Campbell says they'll use the loss as motivation heading into the playoff round.

"They played a very good game. They took it to us you know? We'll just have to come out real strong tomorrow. I think it's going to amp us up for tomorrow's game."

Brantford takes on Saskatoon in the other semi, with the winners battling it out for the national title Saturday afternoon.