The Clippers lost 3-1 in Game 2 of the Fred Page Cup, and now face a virtual must win as they return home to Frank Crane Arena down two games to none. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

In a Hole

Clippers down two games in Fred Page Cup after 3-1 loss

May 14, 2022 | 11:23 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers dropped the first two games of the 2022 Fred Page Cup losing 3-1 to the Penticton Vees in Game 2.

Penticton has not yet trailed in the series and they grabbed a first period lead in the second game thanks to a rebound marker by Beanie Richter.

Kai Daniells equalized for Nanaimo in the second period.

He is now on a six game point streak and has both Nanaimo goals in the series.

A point shot by Owen Simpson seven minutes into the third period vaulted Penticton back in front and they sealed the game with an empty netter from Jackson Nieuwendyk.

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The Vees outshot the Clippers 32-19 with Kaeden Lane recording the victory over Nanaimo’s Cooper Black.

Nanaimo was 0/3 on the man advantage while the Vees were 0/1.

The series now shifts to Nanaimo for Games 3 and 4 on May 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.

The Clippers are 6-0 on home ice while the Vees enter Game 3 on a 14 game playoff win streak.

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