The Clippers lost a battle of power plays 5-2 to the Powell River Kings. The Kings made good on five of nine man advantages to record the victory. (Gary Dorland)

By Dan Marshall

Night of Power Plays

Clippers lose battle of special teams 5-2 in Powell River

Oct 14, 2023 | 11:01 PM

POWELL RIVER — In a game with 17 combined power plays the Clippers lost 5-2 to the Kings.

The Kings went 5/9 on the man advantage while the Clippers finished 1/8.

Powell River never trailed building up a 2-0 first period lead before Brett Merner narrowed the score on a Nanaimo man advantage.

It was 3-1 in the middle frame before Andrew Brown scored on a delayed penalty to get the Clippers within one again.

The Kings led 4-2 after 40 minutes and scored the only goal of the final period.

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Anthony Yu had four assists for the Kings while Alexi Van-Houtte Cachero and Will Jones had a goal and two assists each.

The final shots were 39-37 for the Clippers with Owen Crudale taking the win over the Clippers Tyler Hodges.

Nanaimo now holds a 2-1 record against Powell River in the season series.

They will take a 4-3-1 record into their next game on Thursday Oct. 19 on the road against Cowichan Valley.

The Clippers return home Oct. 20 to face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

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