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Nanaimo Clippers score a win to start pre-season

Clippers defeat Alberni Valley Bulldogs by 4-1 score at Frank Crane Arena
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Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Grayson Valente, left, checks Nanaimo Clippers forward Brad Belisle during a pre-season game on Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers won 4-1. (GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin)

The Nanaimo Clippers got their pre-season started the right way.

The city’s B.C. Hockey League club defeated the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-1 on Saturday at Frank Crane Arena. Shots were 33-26 in favour of the home team.

Nanaimo visits the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Tuesday (Aug. 29) and hosts the Victoria Grizzlies on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane.

The regular season starts with a home game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 8.