The Clippers suffered a 1-0 loss to the Powell River Kings dropping their head to head record to 4-2 on the season. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Shutout Loss

Clippers blanked for first time this season in 1-0 loss to Kings

Jan 27, 2024 | 8:11 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers finished the month of January with a 1-0 road loss to the Powell River Kings.

Anthony Yu scored on a first period power play but from there the Clippers Tyler Hodges and the Kings Vincent Lamberti slammed the door shut.

Lamberti finished with a 29 save shutout and Hodges stopped 32 shots on the night.

Nanaimo went 0/2 on the man advantage and 3/4 killing penalties with both teams keeping the Grade A chances to a minimum all night long.

The Clippers loss saw Michael Murtagh’s 12 game point streak come to an end and also ended a run of five straight games with a goal for Luke Buss.

It was the first time Nanaimo has been shutout this season as the Clippers finished January with a 3-2 record.

Nanaimo’s season series record against the Kings sits at 4-2.

They have one more head to head game on Feb. 3 at Frank Crane Arena.

The Clippers next game is Feb. 2 at home versus the West Kelowna Warriors.

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by Dan Marshall