By Kyle Ireland

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

Oct 8, 2017 | 6:50 AM

NANAIMO — In the BCHL, the Nanaimo Clippers dropped a 3-2 contest to Victoria Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena. Tristan Crozier scored both goals for the Clippers. The Clippers are on the road next weekend for three games starting with a stop in Vernon on Friday.

In the VIJHL, the Nanaimo Buccaneers remain red hot after a 5-4 win over Comox. The first place Buccaneers have now won 8 games in a row. They will be back on home ice Thursday against Peninsula. Game time is 7:15 P.M. at the NIC.

In other action the Oceanside Generals lost 5-4 to Saanich in double OT. The Generals are back on the ice Friday in Comox.

In BCMML action, the North Island Silvertips won for the first time this season 3-1 over the South Island Royals Saturday night. The Silvertips are back on the ice tonight when they host the Royals. Game time is 5:45 P.M at Frank Crane Arena.

In the BCIHL, the VIU Mariners opened the season  last night with a 5-1 loss to the Trinity Western Spartans. The next home game for the Mariners is October 28th when they host Selkirk College at the NIC.

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In the BCFC, the VI Raiders wrapped up the regular season with a 48-16 win at home over Langley Saturday afternoon. The Raiders will open the playoffs next weekend on the road against the Okanagan Sun.