By Western Hockey League

Tyson Jost tallied a goal and an assist while Jake Kryski scored and set up two more to lead Team B.C. to a 5-4 victory over Team Saskatchewan in the opening game of the 2013 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup on Thursday night at Father David Bauer Arena in Calgary, AB.

Caleb Fantillo, Beck Malenstyn and Keyvan Mokhtari also scored for B.C., who outshot Saskatchewan 38-26 in the contest as they open defence of their 2012 Gold medal with a victory. Brody Willms made 22 saves in the win.

Taylor Ross scored twice, including converting a second-period penalty shot, and added an assist for Saskatchewan, who also got goals from Drew Warkentine and Jordan Borstmayer. Declan Hobbs made 33 saves in a losing cause.

Team B.C. takes on Team Manitoba and Team Saskatchewan goes up against Team Alberta on Friday.

Game Summary

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