The Clippers outshot Chilliwack 35-21 but a standout performance from goalie Lucas Szyszka led the Chilliwack Chiefs to a 2-1 victory in Game 1 of their second round playoff series. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Down a Game

Clippers drop Game 1 to the Chiefs 2-1

Apr 14, 2023 | 10:05 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers had shots, power plays and Grade A scoring chances but couldn’t get enough offense to beat the Chilliwack Chiefs.

The Chiefs won 2-1 in a tight contest at Frank Crane Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the second round best of seven series.

After a scoreless first period Jeremie Payant scored a shorthanded goal to put Nanaimo up a goal five minutes into the middle frame.

A turnover late in the period led to a goal by Lucas Sorace which put the Chiefs back on even terms.

The Clippers were the better team through 40 minutes but netminder Lucas Szyszka made a handful of spectacular saves to keep Chilliwack in the game.

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In the third period the Chiefs had the Clippers hemmed up in their own zone for stretches and eventually notched the game winner on a quick shot from the slot by Dylan Kinch that alluded goalie Aidan Campbell.

Nanaimo outshot Chilliwack 35-21 and had four power plays to the Chiefs one but couldn’t solve Szyszka more than once.

The Clippers will look to rebound in Game 2 at Frank Crane Arena on April 15 at 7 p.m.

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