Josh Kagan scored two goals including the winner in Nanaimo's 3-2 road victory. The win was the Clippers first in Vernon since January of 2009. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Clippers End Drought

Clippers win third in a row, beat Vipers 3-2

Feb 7, 2020 | 10:35 PM

VERNON – The Clippers have earned their first win in Vernon since 2009.

It was far from a perfect start to the game with ex-Clipper Matt Kowalski scoring in the first minute.

But Liam Ryan responded 22 seconds later to get Nanaimo on track.

Josh Kagan then buried a rebound of a Josh Bourne shot at the six minute mark to put the Clippers in front to stay.

Kagan scored again in the last minute of the second to provide some insurance.

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The Clippers gave up a power play goal to Connor Marritt in the final frame but only allowed five shots against in preserving a 3-2 win.

Nanaimo went 0-3 on the power play, while Vernon finished 1/4.

The Vipers outshot the Clippers 28-21 with Jordan Naylor picking up his 24th win of the season.

Nanaimo is on a three game winning streak and they’ve now closed to within seven points of the first place Cowichan Valley Capitals.

The Feb. 7 victory was the Clippers first in Vernon since January of 2009, breaking an 0-8-2 drought.

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