The race to the Fred Page Cup has begun.
The Cranbrook Bucks pulled ahead in the second period, and survived a late-game push from the Wentachee Wild to win 3-1 in the Game 1 of the first-round BCHL playoff series between the two clubs.
Cooper Boulanger scored the game winner in the second period, while the Bucks held the Wenatchee’s potent offence to only one goal.
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