The West Kelowna Warriors were unable to match the intensity of the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks over the final 40 minutes in game one of their best-of-seven Interior Conference semi-final series.
It may be a quicker turnaround than they would like but regardless, the West Kelowna Warriors will be ready for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks when their Interior Conference semi-final series opens up Friday at Royal LePage Place.
The West Kelowna Warriors built up a 3-0 first period lead then hung on for dear life in a thrilling 3-2 win over the Cranbrook Bucks and a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven opening round series.