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Nanaimo Clippers defeat rival Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Visitors score game-winning goal with three and a half minutes to go
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Jack Ziliotto of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs battles with Andrew Brown of the Nanaimo Clippers during a game at the Alberni Valley Multiplex on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Elena Rardon/Black Press Media)

The Nanaimo Clippers have had their struggles against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs this season, but turned that around this past weekend.

The Clippers defeated the Bulldogs by a 5-2 score on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Port Alberni, with Cole Lonsdale scoring the winning goal with three and a half minutes left.

Andrew Brown, Willyam Gendron, Mike Murtagh and Joel Plante also scored and Tyler Hodges was the winning goalie as the Clips were outshot 34-26.

GAME ON … The Clippers are on the road this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18, to face the Trail Smoke Eaters and Cranbrook Bucks, respectively.

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