holiday vibes
Grizzlies spoil Clippers' teddy bear toss night
NANAIMO - Fans only had to wait around 10 minutes to send bears flying at Frank Crane Arena Saturday night, but the joy was short-lived.The Nanaimo Clippers hosted the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, Dec. 14, the team's annual teddy bear toss game.Dylan Kinch got the big goal, on the powerplay, as the Clippers got out ...
Dec 15, 2024
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roster shakeup
Nanaimo Clippers lose two major players to Major Junior ranks
NANAIMO - Recently changed rules around player eligibility in the NCAA is beginning to have significant ramifications for BCHL clubs.The Nanaimo Clippers announced on Thursday, Dec. 12 their leading scorer Joel Plante and top defenceman Andrew Brown had both signed with Canadian Hockey League teams.Plante moved to the ...
Dec 14, 2024
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Shorthanded
Clippers fall short hosting Bulldogs
NANAIMO - Quick scoring in the second period proved to be the difference as the Alberni Valley Bulldogs pushed past the Clippers Friday night. An eventful week for the Nanaimo Clippers, which saw them lose two top players, led into a key weekend against two Island opponents, starting Friday, Dec. 13. A relatively tight...
Dec 14, 2024
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big first
Fast start paces Clippers to comfortable win over Vernon
NANAIMO - A trio of goals in the first period proved enough as the Clippers won their fifth consecutive game at Frank Crane Arena.Hosting the Vernon Vipers on Friday, Nov. 29, Clipper fans barely waited two minutes to see their team score as Joel Plante notched his team-leading 11th goal of the season on the powerplay ...
Nov 30, 2024
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road woes
Clippers win streak snapped in Langley
LANGLEY - The Nanaimo Clippers office weren't able to get much going until it was too late, as they fell 5-2 against the Rivermen Friday night. Following back to back wins against Powell River last weekend, then a mid-week matinee victory against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, the Clippers opened up a two-game road trip...
Nov 23, 2024
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bonus hockey
Plante plays OT hero as Clippers cap Caps in school day game
NANAIMO - Kids from School District 68 attending the annual school day game hosted by the Nanaimo Clippers were treated to not only a home team win, but some bonus hockey as well.Over 1,500 kids and staff members from schools across the district were on hand to cheer the team on to a 6-5 overtime win on Wednesday, Nov....
Nov 21, 2024
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