The Clippers tied the game in the final minute but lost early in overtime 6-5 to the Victoria Grizzlies. It was their second straight 6-5 OT loss on the weekend. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Deja Vu

Clippers lose 6-5 in overtime back to back nights

Mar 12, 2022 | 10:04 PM

NANAIMO — It was all too familiar for the Clippers losing a second straight game 6-5 in overtime after coming back to tie the game late.

Nanaimo never led in their contest with the Grizzlies but a goal with under 30 seconds left in the third period by Kai Daniells forced OT.

The game was tied 2-2 after the first period and Victoria led 5-4 after two.

Ellis Rickwood played hero 23 seconds into the extra session.

There were several massive performances offensively highlighted by a two goal and two assist game for Tristan Fraser and two goals and an assist from Daniells.

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Victoria had three point games from both Matthew Wood and Ellis Rickwood.

Power plays were a major factor with Nanaimo going 3/5 while the Grizzlies connected on two of four.

The shots were 34-32 for the Clippers with Cole Schwebius getting the win over Jed Baliotti in goal.

Nanaimo has a 3-1-1 record in the season series with two head to head games remaining.

The Clippers will play their third game in three days in Alberni Valley on March 13.

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