The Penticton Vees’ opened the Western Canada Cup at the South Okanagan Events Centre with a win Saturday night against the Battlefords North Stars.
Chris Klack scored the overtime winner to complete a come from behind 2 - 1 win, in front of 3,021 fans. Gabe Bast got the other Vees’ goal on the powerplay early in the third period.
Penticton outshot the North Stars 38 - 25.
The Vees’ are back on the ice Sunday night at 7 p.m. against the Brooks Bandits. The Bandits also opened their tournament with a win, 5 - 2 over Chilliwack during the early Saturday game.
The 2 p.m. Sunday game sees the Portage Terriers face off against Battlefords.