Surging Bucs crown floundering Glacier Kings 10-3
NANAIMO — The upstart Nanaimo Buccaneers continue their steady rise up the VIJHL standings with a resounding 10-3 win over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings Thursday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Nanaimo (15-12) had leads of 4-2 and 7-2 at the intermission breaks, as the Bucs close within two points of the Glacier Kings (15-10-0-2). The Buccaneers will more than likely face Comox Valley in the first round of the playoffs.
Danny Pion, Trent Bell and Trey Watson each had two goals. Brady Chin, one goal and two assists, and Pion led the Bucs with three points apiece. Cole Broadhurt, Nolan Richardson and Jayden Schubert also lit the lamp for the Bucs. Nanaimo outshot the Glacier Kings 40-30. The Bucs went 2/9 on the powerplay, while the Glacier Kings went 0/3 with the man advantage.
“When you’re able to role four lines like we are right now with the forward depth that we have, it’s noticeable,” said Bucs’ head coach Dan Lemmon. “When we can finish checks and keep guys well rested – we’re seeing the results of that right now.”