Nanaimo battled back from a 2-0 deficit to even the score but lost out 3-2 to the Grizzlies on a third period rebound goal. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Island Intensity

Clippers lose hard fought battle 3-2 to Grizzlies

Oct 4, 2024 | 11:03 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers battled back and fought to the final whistle in a difficult 3-2 loss to the Grizzlies.

After a strong Nanaimo start, and a disallowed goal 20 seconds into the game, Victoria earned first period markers from Malcolm Green and Reegan Hiscock on the power play.

The 2-0 Grizzlies lead stood until there was two minutes left in the second period when Cole Lonsdale sniped a shot past ex teammate Tyler Hodges.

A wicked shot on the man advantage by Chase Hull in the third period evened the score briefly.

With nine minutes left in the game Landon Mackie converted a rebound behind Chazz Nixon to give Victoria the 3-2 win.

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Nanaimo pushed late with a power play and eventually goaltender Nixon pulled, but couldn’t find the equalizer.

Victoria outshot the Clippers 43-30 with Nanaimo going 1/5 on the man advantage and 1/2 on the penalty kill.

During a very busy stretch of five games in eight days the Clippers went 2-3.

They are now off until Oct. 11 with a one game weekend on the road against Cowichan Valley.

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