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The Penticton Vees ended the first weekend of the Battle of 97 with a 2-0 lead following a 5-1 win over the West Kelowna Warriors in BCHL playoff action on Saturday night.

If the Penticton Vees needed a wake-up call after a 10-day break, they certainly got one.

Chad Katunar said the Penticton Vees give the West Kelowna Warriors respect for their impressive run down the stretch and through one round of the playoffs.

Penticton's Jeff Symonds turned in a sterling performance at the inaugural Ironman Los Cabos on the western coast of Mexico on the weekend.

Diego Bartlett scored the winning goal at 3:38 of the third period as the Castlegar Rebels drew first blood in the KIJHL championship series Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over the visiting North Okanagan Knights.

The Penticton Vees are about to face their stiffest challenge in a playoff series since their sensational run started last spring.

Since the start of 2013, no BCHL team has been hotter than the West Kelowna Warriors.

Penticton's first speed skater is one of B.C.'s rising stars.

Decisions, decisions, decisions! We find ourselves making decisions every day; from figuring out if we are going to the Pasta Factory or Best Damn Sports Bar for lunch or dinner to making decisions on extra-curricular activities.