Nanaimo Clippers

Sheldon Rempal of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his first NHL goal Tuesday, Jan. 23, during a game against the New York Islanders at New York’s UBS Arena. (Photo courtesy Vegas Golden Knights)

Former BCHL star scores first NHL goal

Sheldon Rempal, who starred with the Nanaimo Clippers, lights lamp for Vegas Golden Knights in win

 

The Nanaimo Clippers locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers coach resigns after code of conduct violation

Interim head coach was involved in ‘non-physical incident’ with opposing player last weekend

 

Cowichan Valley Capitals goalie Emerik Despatie makes a save on Nanaimo Clippers player Joel Plante during B.C. Hockey League action Friday, Sept. 22, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers start BCHL season with back-to-back wins

Clippers defeat Cowichan Valley Capitals by scores of 6-3 and 3-2

 

Nanaimo Clippers players scrimmage during training camp earlier this month at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers set to start season in new-look BCHL

Clippers face Cowichan Valley Capitals in home opener Sept. 22

Nanaimo Clippers players scrimmage during training camp earlier this month at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Nanaimo Clippers locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Former Buccaneers coach named interim Clippers coach

Curtis Toneff will be bench boss to start 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season

The Nanaimo Clippers locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers win in overtime to stay alive in BCHL playoffs

Clippers and Chiefs will play Game 5 on Friday, April 21, at Frank Crane Arena

The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Clippers trail Chiefs in second-round BCHL playoff series

Chilliwack wins Game 1 and Game 2 in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah makes a stop on Nanaimo Clippers forward Jake Hewitt during a game Thursday, April 6, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo and Alberni advance to second round of the BCHL playoffs

Nanaimo beat Langley in 6 to win best-of-seven, while Alberni took 4 straight from Victoria

Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah makes a stop on Nanaimo Clippers forward Jake Hewitt during a game Thursday, April 6, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Langley Rivermen players Nick Messina, left, and Nicklas Hoogendoorn crash the front of the net as Nanaimo Clippers player Michael Craig defends on the play in front of goalie Aidan Campbell. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Clippers and Rivermen each win one as BCHL playoffs get underway

Nanaimo and Langley playing a best-of-seven series

Langley Rivermen players Nick Messina, left, and Nicklas Hoogendoorn crash the front of the net as Nanaimo Clippers player Michael Craig defends on the play in front of goalie Aidan Campbell. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
With Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach Colin Birkas suspended, the BCHL team has appointed Dave Liffiton as interim coach. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers appoint new coach a week before BCHL playoffs

Dave Liffiton takes over from suspended coach and general manager Colin Birkas

With Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach Colin Birkas suspended, the BCHL team has appointed Dave Liffiton as interim coach. (News Bulletin file photo)
Colin Birkas, Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach and GM, has been temporarily suspended after a complaint under Hockey Canada’s discipline and complaints policy, said the BCHL club. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers coach suspended as hockey team nears playoffs

Allegations not made public, but Colin Birkas denies and BCHL team is co-operating, says statement

Colin Birkas, Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach and GM, has been temporarily suspended after a complaint under Hockey Canada’s discipline and complaints policy, said the BCHL club. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers’ locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers avenge loss the very next day

First-place Clippers lose one, win one versus Powell River Kings

The Nanaimo Clippers’ locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers forward and all-star Kai Daniells participates in the shooting accuracy contest during a skills competition at the BCHL’s all-star weekend in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Black Press Media)

Nanaimo Clippers part of BCHL’s first outdoor all-star game

Forward, defenceman, coach participate in all-star weekend

Nanaimo Clippers forward and all-star Kai Daniells participates in the shooting accuracy contest during a skills competition at the BCHL’s all-star weekend in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Black Press Media)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Brody Waters gets a step ahead of Langley Rivermen defenceman Garrett Valk for a scoring chance during a BCHL game Sunday, Jan. 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win two more heading into all-star break

Nanaimo defeats Surrey 4-3 in overtime, then beats Langley 3-2

Nanaimo Clippers forward Brody Waters gets a step ahead of Langley Rivermen defenceman Garrett Valk for a scoring chance during a BCHL game Sunday, Jan. 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Nanaimo Clippers won one of their weekend games and have two home games this coming weekend, Jan. 13-15. (News Bulletin file photo)

Clippers win in overtime in last game before BCHL’s trade deadline

First-place Nanaimo loses 4-2 to Alberni Valley, then beats Victoria 3-2

The Nanaimo Clippers won one of their weekend games and have two home games this coming weekend, Jan. 13-15. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate Willyam Gendron’s goal that triggered the Teddy Bear Toss at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win on Teddy Bear Toss night

Clippers defeat Cowichan Valley Capitals by 6-3 final score

Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate Willyam Gendron’s goal that triggered the Teddy Bear Toss at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Coquitlam Express player Jason Gallucci, left, and Nanaimo Clippers player Luca Grabas race for a puck during B.C. Hockey League action Sunday, Dec. 11, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

First-place Nanaimo Clippers win sixth straight

B.C. Hockey League team has two more home games before Christmas break

Coquitlam Express player Jason Gallucci, left, and Nanaimo Clippers player Luca Grabas race for a puck during B.C. Hockey League action Sunday, Dec. 11, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
News Bulletin file photo

Nanaimo Clippers earn all-star nods, keep winning hockey games

Clips have won four straight, sit atop BCHL’s Coastal Conference

News Bulletin file photo