The Rampage took an early 2-0 lead over their hosts with two goals midway through the first period, the markers going to Judd Repole on the power play at 7:31, the helper courtesy of Tyler Ostrom.
Five minutes later Jared Meers was on the score sheet, assisted by Kory Movold and Judd Repole.
Kitimat closed the gap to one goal shortly after the Rampage goal tying things up early in the second period.
Jared Meers put the Rampage back in front at 9:05 min the middle frame with an unassisted marker.
Prince Rupert took the 3-2 lead into the dressing room at the end of two periods, adding an insurance marker midway through the final frame, the goal going to Colten Waldhaus, with assists to Hunter Johnson and Judd Repole.
Much of the first two periods was played on the power play with multiple penalty calls in both periods.
By the time of the final whistle the Rampage had served 22 minutes in the box, compared to the 32 minutes for the hometown Ice Demons.
Prince Rupert's Kieran Sharpe picked up his second win of the season in the nets in the contest.
787 fans took in the Kitimat contest, more than a few it would seem came from Prince Rupert as the Rampage noted post game.
The full scoresheet for the Saturday night game can be reviewed here.
Terrace and Nehcako were also winners from weekend play, The River Kings topping the Wolverines 8-2, with Nechako taking a 4-3 victory over Quesnel.
The Rampage next see action this coming Saturday, when the Terrace River Kings come to town for showdown at the Jim.
For updates from the Rhino room follow the Rampage social media stream here.
More notes on the Rampage and the CIHL can be reviewed here.
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