The Sioux Lookout Bombers handed the Kam River Fighting Walleye its first loss of the post-season.
The Bombers opened the SIJL final with a 5-3 victory last night.
Tait Howell had a hat trick to lead the Bombers offense.
Sioux Lookout leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 with game two tonight at the Northwest Arena in Oliver-Paipoonge.
The winner of the Bill Salonen Cup will automatically qualify for the Centennial Cup championships in Oakville.