Three goals in under five minutes in the second period broke the game open for the Kings in Nanaimo's 5-1 setback in Powell River. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Road Loss

Clippers lose 5-1 in Powell River

Jan 19, 2020 | 12:51 AM

POWELL RIVER – Three goals in a span of just over four and a half minutes in the second period did in the Clippers in their road game against the Kings.

It was scoreless until a breakaway goal by Brett Roloson broke the ice just over 14 minutes into the middle frame.

Other tallies by Jack Brackett and Jacob Badal would soon follow to put Powell River in control.

Nolan Krogfoss and another marker from Brackett extended the lead to 5-0 in the third period before Tyler Williams cashed in for his ninth goal of the season late in the game to make the final score 5-1 Kings.

Derek Krall beat the Clippers for the second straight game with Zach Bennett taking the loss in his first start since Dec. 21.

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The Kings outshot the Clippers 38-29 and the power plays finished seven to five for Powell River.

Nanaimo still leads the season series 4-3 with one home date left on Feb. 15.

The Clippers are off until they host the Langley Rivermen on Jan. 24.

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