Our Favourite Stories of 2020: Clippers on top of the world before COVID hit
NANAIMO — There were a limited number of opportunities for athletes to show their stuff in 2020 with the sports world effectively shutting down in March.
Through the early months of the year, the Nanaimo Clippers seemed like they were on track for their best playoff run in over a decade. The team won their first regular season divisional title since 2016 before sweeping through their only playoff series.
Fan interest was at a level not seen in 15 years with two sellouts at Frank Crane Arena and thoughts of a BCHL title seeming entirely realistic before COVID-19 struck.
As the play-by-play announcer for the team I was completely invested in the team, travelling around the province and calling every game. It isn’t just a job, it’s a huge part of my life.