A dominating opening period which saw the Coyotes out shoot visiting Kelowna 21-11 and outscore them 1-0, led to a weekend sweep of the Chiefs, and a first place tie in the Okanagan Division.

Osoyoos beat Kelowna 4-1 in Kootenay International Junior B Hockey League action Sunday at Sun Bowl Arena, with 350 fans in attendance, many dressed in Halloween costume.

The win moved the Coyotes to 11-3, good for 22 points, and a first-place tie with Summerland in the Okanagan Division.

Osoyoos has two games in hand on the Steam.

Osoyoos also recorded a weekend sweep of the Chiefs, now 9-5-1, and three points behind the Coyotes.

Colin Bell scored a pair of goals, while Daniel Stone and Austin Cleaver added single markers. Bell added an assist for a three point night.

The Coyotes built up a 4-0 lead before Kelowna broke Adam Jones’ shutout bid with just 5:21 left in the third period.

Osoyoos outshot Kelowna 60-30 through the 60-minute hockey game.

The game sponsor was Buy Low Foods, and fans in attendance were given a bag filled with fresh fruit, water, and juice boxes.

The Coyotes entertain Summerland Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Sun Bowl Arena.

-Dale Cory