Host team wins as Esso Cup national championship hits the ice in Vernon
UPDATE
First day action at the Esso Cup saw the North York Storm from Ontario edge the Regina Rebels 7-6 in overtime to open the six-day tournament.
Sydney Bowness scored three goals for the Storm while Berlin Lolacher netted a hat trick for the Rebels, who are the Western rep.
Game two saw the Edmonton Junior Oilers (Pacific) score two goals on the power play in a 3-1 victory over the Intrépide de l’Outaouais of Quebec.