Category Archives: Clippers NOW

Clippers ready for tough first round playoff matchup
NANAIMO - With just one game to go in the regular season, the playoff picture has become a lot clearer for the Clippers.The team secured top spot in the Coastal division over the weekend, and in doing...
Mar 20, 2023

Clippers drop 4-2 decision in Coquitlam
COQUITLAM - The Clippers game versus the Express was tied 2-2 late but Nanaimo eventually lost 4-2.Kai Daniells opened the scoring 35 seconds into the contest but Gavin Giesbrecht quickly tied the gam...
Mar 19, 2023

Clippers clinch division title with 5-4 overtime win in West Kelowna
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Clippers top players came through in the clutch for a 5-4 overtime victory in West Kelowna.Jake Hewitt had two goals including the winner while linemates Kai Daniells and Brody W...
Mar 18, 2023

Clippers lose battle of division leaders 9-2 to the Vees.
NANAIMO - The Clippers were dealt two major blows on the same day.A mid afternoon announcement from the team on March 17 explained head coach and general manager Colin Birkas had been temporarily susp...
Mar 18, 2023

Clippers coach sidelined pending 'discipline and complaints policy' investigation
NANAIMO - The Clippers will be without their bench boss for a while.Through a social media post on Friday, March 17, the Nanaimo Clippers announced Colin Birkas has been temporarily suspended from his...
Mar 17, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers impressive season winning over Nanaimo hockey fans
NANAIMO - The Clippers finished the home portion of their regular season with a fan appreciation day that saw 6,069 game and virtual tickets sold.In 26 home dates in the Harbour City, the Clippers wel...
Mar 15, 2023

Clippers lose exciting OT thriller 6-5 to Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 6-5 in overtime to the Chilliwack Chiefs on a goal with 1.5 seconds left in the extra session.Nanaimo never held the lead but were continuously battling back in one of the ...
Mar 12, 2023

Clippers earn 4-1 road win with determined effort versus the Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers put in a hardworking effort and got great goaltending to upend the Victoria Grizzlies 4-1.Shane Shelest made 46 saves and was named the first star in the contest.Nanaimo scored ...
Mar 12, 2023

Clippers fall short wild third period in 6-4 loss to Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had a difficult time beating Powell River at Frank Crane Arena.Powell River took three of four matchups in Nanaimo this year including a 6-4 decision on March 10.The game w...
Mar 10, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers get first hand look at recruit, commit to four in total
NANAIMO - As the Clippers near the end of their regular season their recruiting season is in full swing. In late January the team committed to a pair of teammates at Mount Academy Samuel Boisvert and ...
Mar 06, 2023