Category Archives: Clippers NOW
Clippers shutout Kings 3-0 to wrap up September
NANAIMO - Jordan Naylor's 32 save shutout was a major factor in the Clippers 3-0 shutout of the Kings.The Clippers scored twice in the first period to get the jump on their island rivals on goals by T...
Sep 29, 2019 A 32 save shutout for Jordan Naylor led the Clippers to a 3-0 victory over Powell River. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers weekend wrap: Sept. 21-22
NANAIMO - Week three of the BCHL season was as busy off the ice as it was at the rink. The Clippers added forward Julien Menes in a future considerations trade with Wenatchee on Wednesday. Menes is a ...
Sep 23, 2019 The Clippers lost a pair of one goal contests in Alberni Valley and at home to Penticton in the third week of the BCHL season. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers fall short in back and forth battle with Vees
NANAIMO - The Clippers and Vees both came to Frank Crane Arena ready for a battle on Sunday afternoon.The Vees scored in the first minute with a goal by Tristan Amonte, before the Clippers Robby Drazn...
Sep 22, 2019 The Clippers had the lead into the third period but the undefeated Penticton Vees came back to win 4-3. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers fall behind, lose 2-1 to Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers continue to battle in tight low scoring games.Nanaimo lost 2-1 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Saturday night despite a desperate third period comeback.The Bulldogs had a...
Sep 21, 2019 Nanaimo got down 2-0 to the Bulldogs and despite a strong push in the third lost 2-1. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers weekend wrap up: Sept. 13-15
NANAIMO - The Clippers are developing a reputation for playing low scoring, tight hockey games.It's been the blueprint of their season so far with no more than five combined goals in any of the first ...
Sep 16, 2019 The Clippers had points in all three of their weekend games. Nanaimo beat the Bulldogs and Chiefs on home ice and lost in a shootout in Alberni Valley. (Gary Dorland)
Strong second period leads Clippers over Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers scored two quick goals at the start of the second period to take control of their matinee game with Chilliwack.After a scoreless first period Kyler Kovich and Tyler Williams sco...
Sep 15, 2019 Blake Wood celebrates his first win as a Clippers, a 3-2 victory over Chilliwack on Sunday. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers lose island rivalry shootout 3-2 to Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers built up a 2-0 lead but lost 3-2 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in a shootout Saturday.Robby Drazner's point shot game the Clippers a 1-0 lead after the first period and Jo...
Sep 14, 2019 The Clippers lost a 2-0 lead but earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to Alberni Valley on Saturday. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers edge Bulldogs 2-1 in first win of the season
NANAIMO - The Clippers outlasted the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2-1 at Frank Crane Arena on Friday the 13th.Both teams scored in the first ten minutes but scoring was at a premium on the night.Josh Bourn...
Sep 13, 2019 Zach Bennett backstopped the Clippers to a 2-1 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday night. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers see window open for championship run
NANAIMO - The Clippers are anticipating a banner BCHL season this year.The team brings back a lot of veteran talent and the coaches remain excited about new acquisitions during the offseason.Head coac...
Sep 12, 2019 The Clippers are a veteran group with high expectations for the 2019-20 BCHL season. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers drop home opener 2-0 to Cowichan Valley
NANAIMO - The Clippers fell 2-0 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in game one of the BCHL season.An excellent crowd of 1479 watched a very defensive game that didn't see a goal until mid way through the...
Sep 06, 2019 Zach Bennett was named the second star with a 26 save performance in a 2-0 loss to the Capitlals. (Gary Dorland)