The Nanaimo Clippers showed some resiliency early in the B.C. Hockey League season.
The city’s junior A club suffered a blowout loss one night, then managed a winning result one night later. The Clips lost 9-1 to the Powell River Kings on Friday at Frank Crane Arena, then defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-2 on Saturday at Frank Crane.
Friday’s game didn’t turn into a blowout until the third period, as the score was 3-1 going into the final frame before things fell apart for the home team. Shawn Guison scored his team’s only goal in that one. Shots were 40-37 for the Kings.
The next night, the Clips outshot the Grizz 34-21. Nanaimo’s scorers were Lucas Vanroboys, Parker Colley, Jake Harris, Jamie Collins and Vincent Millette. Noah Featherstonhaugh Gowe was the winning goalie.
GAME ON … Next action for the Clippers is the BCHL Showcase event in Chilliwack Friday and Saturday (Sept. 22-23). Nanaimo will face the host Chiefs and the Wenatchee Wild, respectively.
Tough one for Nanaimo last night vs. Powell River, but the Clippers are back at it tonight against the Victoria Grizzlies, 6 p.m. at FCA… pic.twitter.com/6zdn7TWcQZ
— Greg Sakaki (@BulletinSports) September 16, 2017