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Hockey opportunities in the U.S. leave Clippers looking to fill roster spots

NANAIMO - The Clippers have lost some key players to hockey south of the border.After winning the Island Cup in November, Nanaimo lost forward Tim Washe to the NCAA and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother t...

Jan 14, 2021

BCHL season delayed again until Jan. 8

NANAIMO - Health regulations in the province have once again pushed back the start of the BCHL season.Rules prohibiting travel were extended until Jan. 8 meaning the proposed 32 game schedule won't be...

Dec 07, 2020

Clipper defenceman skating through Nanaimo en route to NHL dream

NANAIMO - Matt Irwin, Tanner Glass and Sheldon Rempal lived the ultimate dream - going from playing junior hockey with the Clippers to the NHL.The next Clipper to accomplish the same feat may be Giann...

Nov 26, 2020

BCHL season delayed until at least Dec. 8

NANAIMO - The BCHL has confirmed a delay to the start of the 32 game regular season.It means the Nanaimo Clippers will not hit the ice until at least Dec. 8.The league had initially announced a Dec. 4...

Nov 23, 2020

Clippers win Island Cup with 5-4 victory over Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The BCHL regular season won't start until December but the Clippers have already won a championship.Nanaimo captured the Island Cup on Nov. 17 with a 5-4 victory over the host Victoria Grizz...

Nov 18, 2020

Clippers punch ticket to Island Cup finals

NANAIMO - The Clippers had three games in five days to wrap up their Island Cup round robin schedule.They went 2-1 to clinch second place in the standings and a semi final date with Alberni Valley on ...

Nov 16, 2020

Newest Clipper helps sink former teammates in Island Cup action

NANAIMO - A new Clipper defenceman made his presence felt against his old club over the weekend.Moe Acee became a Clipper on Nov. 6 and helped his new team to a 3-1 victory over his old team, the Albe...

Nov 10, 2020

Newest Clipper repays faith with solid weekend performances

NANAIMO - New Clipper Keighan Gerrie made an immediate impact in a 1-1 weekend for the team.Gerrie had a goal and two assists in his Clippers debut which drew praise from his coach Darren Naylor."Keig...

Nov 03, 2020

New face leads Clippers to successful Island Cup weekend

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a successful 2-1 week highlighted by the offense of newcomer Nick DeSantis.The 18-year-old scored in all three games and finished with three goals and two assists.Coach Darr...

Oct 26, 2020

Clippers add Canadiens draft pick Fairbrother

NANAIMO - The Clippers have added an impact defenceman to their roster who is also a Montreal Canadiens draft pick.Gianni Fairbrother joins Nanaimo after spending the last three seasons with the Evere...

Oct 23, 2020