Aidan Campbell's 41 saves were the story for the Nanaimo Clippers in a tight 3-1 loss in Alberni Valley. The Clippers netminder kept the Bulldogs off the scoresheet for the first 50 minutes of the game. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Tight Loss

Clippers Campbell heroic in 3-1 loss to the Bulldogs

Feb 20, 2023 | 5:22 PM

PORT ALBERNI — Aidan Campbell put on a goaltending clinic in the Clippers 3-1 loss to the Bulldogs.

Jake Hewitt gave the Clippers the lead 1:26 into the game and then Campbell kept Alberni shooters at bay for 50 minutes.

The Nanaimo veteran stopped 17 shots in the second period including a handful of highlight reel saves.

Nicholas Beneteau broke through Campbell’s armour midway through the final frame and Matthew Maltais scored on a power play rebound two minutes later.

An empty netter by David Sacco capped off the scoring on Family Day in front of a capacity crowd in Port Alberni.

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The shots finished 44-25 for the Bulldogs with Hobie Hedquist getting the win in goal.

Nanaimo was 0/3 on the man advantage and 3/5 killing penalties.

In the seven game season series between the Clippers and Bulldogs Nanaimo finished with a 4-3 record.

Next up for the Clippers is a three game road trip in the lower mainland against Chilliwack, Langley and Coquitlam Feb. 24-26.

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