Clippers lose preseason opener 3-2 to Victoria in a shootout

Aug 24, 2018 | 10:49 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers lost their first of six exhibition games 3-2 in a shootout to Victoria at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on Friday.

Brandon Buhr and Josh Bourne scored for Nanaimo in a game that showed fans the new BCHL overtime and shootout format.

This season tied BCHL games will go straight to three on three overtime and then a best of three shootout, mimicking the NHL.  

Previously games would go to four on four and then three on three with no shootout.