The Nanaimo Clippers broke a 1-1 tie in the third period against the Brooks Bandits and went on to win 3-1 in the opening game of the BCHL Cup Finals. Nanaimo has yet to trail in any of their four playoff series during this post season run. (Image Credit: Caitlin Lundgren)
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Clippers strike first with Game 1 win in BCHL Finals
May 15, 2026 | 10:37 PM
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BROOKS — The Nanaimo Clippers put on a masterclass defensively and were opportunistic on offense in winning Game 1 of the BCHL Cup Finals.
The Brooks Bandits did get the opening goal from Harry Ahlberg on a power play but from there goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau slammed the door shut.
Caden Okovita tied the game on a breakaway late in the first period and neither team could score in the second.
Just 38 seconds into the final period Hayden Fecher powered a shot by Brooks goalie Zach Zahara and Tanner Bruender capped off the scoring with an empty netter in the final minute.
