The Kelowna Raiders came from behind going into the third period scoring six goals to defeat the visiting Vernon Royals 13 to 11 in the opening game of the best of three playoff series. The Royal’s powerplay produced most of the goals in the first two periods and goaltender Glen Clissold was outstanding in net. But the Royals were totally overwhelmed in the third when Kelowna’s offence went to work led by KyleTomiye and Ryan Spring. Tomiye had three goals and two assists, Spring had three goals with singles going to Geoff Wray, Steve Begley, Pho Heng, Steve Plasko, Dave Bannister and Eli Wood-Sowcroft.

Andrew Hamilton, Kurt Krause, Tanner Skolrrod and Tom Conner led the scoring for Vernon.

The series resumes in Vernon on Wednesday, 7:30pm at the Civic Arena.