Three points each from Tristan Fraser and Max Itagaki helped the Clippers to a 6-2 win over the Surrey Eagles in a decisive fourth game. Nanaimo became the first team to advance to the second round of the BCHL playoffs. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Four Game Sweep

Clippers sail past Eagles in four straight games, win 6-2 in series finale

Apr 5, 2022 | 11:14 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers got up 2-0 in the first period and never looked back in a 6-2 triumph over Surrey.

Top line forwards Max Itagaki and Tristan Fraser led the way with three points apiece.

With the game sitting at 2-1 in the second period Nanaimo had three goals in a three minute span by Jeremie Payant, Sean Donaldson and Brody Waters to take full control.

The teams traded goals in the third period as the Clippers recorded their most decisive victory of the series.

Nanaimo was outshot 31-27 with Cooper Black getting the win over the Eagles goaltending duo of Max Prazma and Eli Pulver.

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The Clippers went 0/4 on the man advantage and 5/5 killing penalties.

Max Itagaki also registered a shorthanded goal for Nanaimo.

The April 5 three stars were 1) Cooper Black 2) Tristan Fraser 3) Max Itagaki

Nanaimo has now won eight consecutive playoff games dating back to the first game of the 2020 playoffs which were shortened by COVID-19.

The Clippers are the first team to advance to round two of the BCHL playoffs but it’s unknown the exact date of their next game or if it will be home or away.

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