The BCHL Penticton Vees won 3-2 against the Vernon Vipers in overtime Friday night.
The Vees now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and hope to eliminate the Vipers Saturday night in Vernon.
The Vees outshot the Vipers 36-28.
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Cameron Trott opened up the scoring with a point for the Vipers on a power play.
Gabe Bast responded on a Vees power play to tie up the game.
Penticton took a lead in the second with a goal from Taylor Sanheim, but Jagger Williamson would tie up the match a few minutes later.
As a feisty overtime period ensued, it wasn’t until 8:40 when Nicholas Jones secured the win for the Vees.
Meanwhile, the Victoria Grizzlies took a 3-2 road win over the Chilliwack Chiefs to force a Game six Saturday in Victoria.
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