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Clippers finish preseason with 3-1 record
NANAIMO - The Clippers concluded the BCHL preseason with a 3-1 record.Over the weekend they traveled to the lower mainland for games against Langley and Coquitlam.Friday's game against the Rivermen we...
Sep 01, 2019 The Nanaimo Clippers wrapped up their preseason over the weekend with a 3-2 shootout win in Langley and a 5-3 loss versus Coquitlam. (Dan Marshall)
Clippers name Ethan Scardina team captain
NANAIMO - The Clippers have named Ethan Scardina as the club's new captain.2019-20 will be his third year in the league and second with with the Clippers.He was Nanaimo's top scorer a year ago with 56...
Aug 27, 2019 Ethan Scardina was the Clippers top scorer with 56 points in 2018-19, now he takes over as the club's new captain. (Gary Dorland)
Clippers win only home preseason game 3-1 over Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers are 2-0 after the first weekend of BCHL preseason play.They beat Victoria 3-1 in their only home contest of the exhibition schedule on Saturday.That followed up up a 5-3 decisio...
Aug 24, 2019 The Clippers beat Victoria 3-1 in preseason play thanks to a strong second period the saw them score twice and outshoot the Grizzlies 25-9. (Dan Marshall)
Clippers training camp signals start of hockey season
NANAIMO - The end of August summons thoughts of final summer camping trips and the VIEX, but it also marks the beginning of Nanaimo Clippers training camp.The Clippers started ice sessions on Monday A...
Aug 22, 2019 The Clippers are back to work this week as hopefuls for the 2019-20 roster look to earn they way in to the opening day roster (Dan Marshall)
Clippers acquire goalie Zach Bennett from Selkirk
NANAIMO - The Clippers bolstered their goaltending position Tuesday with the acquisition of veteran Zach Bennett from Selkirk of the MJHL.Bennett, 18, was picked up in exchange for winger Hunor Torzso...
Aug 13, 2019 Netminder Zach Bennett will join the Clippers this season. He had a 20-10 record with a 2.66 GAA in Selkirk of the MJHL in 2018-19 (Selkirk Steelers)
Clippers camp and preseason close at hand
NANAIMO - The Clippers are just two weeks away from their first exhibition games, and a month shy of the BCHL regular season.The preseason will feature one home game at Frank Crane Arena, a noon start...
Aug 12, 2019 Clippers training camp is less than two weeks away. The players begin preparations for the 2019-20 season Aug. 19 (Gary Dorland)
Donaldson added to Nanaimo Clippers roster
NANAIMO - The Clippers have added 2001-born forward Sean Donaldson to their roster in a futures deal with Prince George.Originally from Vancouver, Donaldson had 13 points in 50 games split between Pri...
Aug 06, 2019 Sean Donaldson joins the Nanaimo Clippers following a rookie campaign split between Trail and Prince George (Trail Smoke Eaters)
Clippers alumni Rempal signs new contract with LA Kings
LOS ANGELES, CA - Nanaimo Clipper alumni Sheldon Rempal has signed his one year qualifying offer from the LA Kings.The BCHL's 2015-16 goal scoring leader made his NHL debut this past season, appearing...
Jul 15, 2019 Clipper alumni Sheldon Rempal has signed his one year qualifying offer from the LA Kings (Los Angeles Kings)
Nanaimo Clippers bid to host national championship falls short
NANAIMO - If the Nanaimo Clippers are to be playing hockey at a national championship in May 2021, they will have to win their way in. Hockey Canada informed the franchise late last week their bid to ...
Jul 15, 2019 The Nanaimo Clippers' bid to host the 2021 National Junior A Championship has not been successful, with Hockey Canada electing to award the event elsewhere. (Nanaimo Clippers)
Clippers Offseason Update - May 15
Coach Darren Naylor is off at the National Junior A Championship in Brooks Alberta after a victorious appearance at the Boston Pre Draft Tournament over the weekend.The last few weeks have been somewh...
May 16, 2019 Nanaimo Clippers