The Vancouver Goldeneyes played from behind for most of the team's first franchise game.

Inside a loud Pacific Coliseum, in front of nearly 15,000 fans, it would have been easy to panic. But each time the Seattle Torrent scored, Vancouver struck back.

With less than three minutes left between Seattle and a coveted three standings points awarded for a regulation win, Vancouver alternate captain Claire Thompson scored to force overtime.

Ultimately, it was Vancouver that dealt the final blow in overtime on Friday, securing a 4-3 win over Seattle. It was game one for both expansion teams, and the beginning of what should be a bitter west coast rivalry.

Goldeneyes forward Abby Boreen was the overtime hero, thanks to a perfect pass from Tereza Vanišová less than two minutes into the extra

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