The Clippers outscored their opposition 14-3 in a trio of wins to open October. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

ON A ROLL

Clippers Weekly Wrap: Oct. 2-5

Oct 7, 2019 | 4:32 PM

NANAIMO – The Clippers have won four straight games and players are picking up personal accolades as well.

Since Sept. 29 Nanaimo have outscored their opposition 17-3. That includes two shutouts, both against the Powell River Kings.

At the BCHL Showcase Oct. 2-3, the Clippers beat Surrey 6-2 and followed that up with a 5-1 victory over the Victoria Grizzlies.

Ethan Scardina was the offensive story in those games with his first career four point game (2g-2a) against the Eagles, and then he added another two goals plus an assist against the Grizzlies.

The line of Scardina, Josh Bourne, and Kyler Kovich combined for 14 points at the two day Showcase event.

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Both Jordan Naylor and Zach Bennett were very sharp in net in the two games, with Naylor giving up two goals and Bennett surrendering one.

It was Naylor who got the final start of the week Oct. 5 at home against Powell River and he posted a 26 save shutout.

Scardina added another two goals in that 3-0 win while Steven Agriogianis scored his first BCHL goal for the Clippers.

Coach Darren Naylor lauded his team’s effort after the Powell River win.

“We understand our identity and we play to our strengths, and realize we’re going to be a tight team to play defensively.”

After ten games Nanaimo has a 6-3-0-1 record, good for third place in the Island Division.

CLIP NOTES:

Ethan Scardina was named the BCHL Player of the Week for his six goal and three assist performance, while goalie Jordan Naylor was picked a runner up for going 2-0 and stopping 54 of 56 shots.

Second year Clipper Kyler Kovich was one of five BCHLers put on the NHL Central Scouting watch list. Kovich was chosen a ‘C’ level prospect along with Ethan Bowen CH, Ryan Helliwell LA Trey Taylor VE, and Danny Weight PE.

The Clippers embark on a three game road trip Oct. 11-13 with stops in Prince George, Merritt, and Langley.

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