The Salmon Arm Scotia Bank Silvertips Bantam Tier 2 Rep Team started the exhibition season off with a 7-5 victory over the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) in Penticton.
Trent Thompson led the offence, scoring three goals, while Matthew Dolinar, Tyler Chartier, Ben Wardman and Trajan Boyd added singles. Evan Hughes chipped in with four assists.
Goaltending duties were split between Ryan Freed and Devon Blackmore.
Next action for the team is Saturday in West Kelowna before hosting OHA Sunday at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm.