The Clippers scored first but gave up two straight goals to the Chilliwack Chiefs, including one with three minutes left to play in a close 2-1 loss. It was the second night in a row Nanaimo gave up a late winner on their mainland road swing. (Image Credit: Damon James (Island Images Photography))

By Dan Marshall

Close Loss

Late goal against sees Clippers fall in Chilliwack

Oct 4, 2026 | 9:10 PM

CHILLIWACK — The Clippers have lost back to back games for the first time this season.

After a 3-2 loss in Coquitlam on Saturday, Oct. 3 Nanaimo suffered a narrow 2-1 road defeat against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Oct. 4.

Jack Clark scored the Clippers only goal on a rebound in the closing moments of a first period power play.

It was a strong weekend for the Clippers rookie who scored in two of the games Nanaimo played on their three day mainland road trip.

Chiefs leading scorer Markuss Sieradzskis notched a goal on a Chilliwack man advantage in the middle frame to even the score at 1-1.

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With just three minutes left in the third period defenceman David Osborne broke down the right wing and snapped a shot by the glove of Hugo Laring to give the Chiefs the victory.

Laring and his counterpart Noah Tegelaar were both rock solid in the contest with Chilliwack outshooting Nanaimo 27-25.

The Clippers finished 1/2 on the man advantage and 4/5 killing penalties.

Heading into an important divisional home game with Cowichan Valley on Oct. 9 the Clippers how hold a 4-3 record on the season.

It will be only a brief stop off at home with a four game road swing to Alberta on the horizon from Oct. 13-17.

It’s a travel heavy month for the team with seven away games and only three at home.

The Clippers will get some help with their roster when they face Cowichan Valley with captain Miller Kay set to return from a one game suspension and the much anticipated season debut of Patrick Fortune.

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by Dan Marshall

Late goal against sees Clippers fall in Chilliwack

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