The Clippers got behind early and although they twice tied the game at 1-1 and 2-2, couldn't get the win in a narrow 3-2 to loss to Blackfalds. Nanaimo is 5-4 on the season and each of their four losses has been by a single goal. (Image Credit: Damon James (Island Images Photography))
One Goal Short
Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to Blackfalds
Oct 13, 2026 | 3:48 PM
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NISKU, AB — It was a day of playing catch up for the Nanaimo Clippers at the BCHL Showcase.
The Blackfalds Bulldogs scored in the first minute off a Matthew Croxall backhand to take one of their three leads in the contest.
Caden Okotiva tied the score before the game was three minutes old on a steal and quick shot to the top of the net.
At one point in the opening frame the shots were 9-2 in favour of the Bulldogs, although the Clippers narrowed that margin to 12-5 by period’s end.
