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The Clippers used a strong game from their top line of Charles Béland, Miller Kay and Indiana Grossbard and had excellent goaltending by Hugo Laring in a 4-2 triumph over the Blackfalds Bulldogs. (Image Credit: Damon James (Island Images Photography))
First Period Outburst

Clippers use strong start to beat Blackfalds

Sep 26, 2026 | 5:16 AM

NANAIMO — The Clippers built up a 3-0 lead in their first ever game against the Blackfalds Bulldogs but then had to hold on to earn a 4-2 victory.

The first BCHL goal for Zack Carrier put Nanaimo up early in the first period before Indiana Grossbard and Charles Béland added tallies in the opening frame.

Beland especially has had a hot start to the season with goals in all three Clipper games thus far.

The Bulldogs pushed back in the second period outshooting Nanaimo 13-3 and getting a goal from defender Shayle Simons.

On a third period steal Luke Walkauskas brought Blackfalds to within a goal until Drew Roelofs put the game on ice with an empty netter in the final minute.

Nanaimo got excellent netminding from Hugo Laring who stopped 25 shots for the win while his counterpart Ivan Kastalen made 18 saves for Blackfalds.

Neither team scored on the man advantage with the Clippers going 0/3 and the Bulldogs finishing 0/2.

Nanaimo has now won back to back games and have started the season at 2-1 while giving up a stingy two goals against per game.

The Clippers will next face the Surrey Eagles at Frank Crane Arena on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.

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