Post Game Report: Nanaimo Buccaneers Top Port Alberni Bombers 4-1

The VIJHL’s Nanaimo Buccaneers emerged victorious on Saturday night, against their division counterpart Port Alberni Bombers, winning 4-1.

The game was played at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.

Goals

The Buccaneers’ goals were scored by:

Ethan Nordli (1) assisted by Madden Cruickshank (3) on the power play at 9:13 1st period

Kai Verbrugge (1) assisted by Reese Wilcox (1) at 0:40 of the 2nd period

Jaxin Karst (2) assisted by Koen Gauthier (1) at 15:25 of the 2nd period

Ryan Christenson (1) assisted by Lukas Needham (2) on an empty net goal at 19:28 of the 3rd period

The Bombers’ lone goal was scored by Joel Dorn (2) assisted by Kaydin Halladay (3) and Malik Oliva (3) at 7:54 of the 1st period.

State of the Program -Buccaneers Owner Nicole Brandenburg:

“It’s awesome to have the third win in the first three games. I’m proud of the boys and staff. They do a great job and we are looking forward to our next home game on Thursday against Victoria Cougars. Please come and watch the game at NIC to support the team. We also appreciate the support of our sponsors.”

Other VIJHL Game Results:

Sat, Sep 13: Campbell River 2, Comox Valley 3 (Unofficial Final)

Sat, Sep 13: Westshore 5, Oceanside 3 (Final)

Sat, Sep 13: Lake Cowichan 2, Kerry Park 1 (Final)

Upcoming Games

Thu, Sep 18: 22 – Victoria vs Nanaimo, Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:15 pm PDT

Thu, Sep 25: 32 – Peninsula vs Nanaimo, Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:15 pm PDT

Sat, Sep 27: 37 – Nanaimo vs Comox Valley, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 6:30 pm PDT

Thu, Oct 2: 44 – Saanich vs Nanaimo, Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:15 pm PDT

Sat, Oct 4: 52 – Nanaimo vs Victoria, Archie Browning Arena, 7:00 pm PDT

Fri, Oct 10: 57 – Nanaimo vs Campbell River, Rod Brind’Amour Arena, 7:30 pm PDT

Mon, Oct 13: 62 – Oceanside vs Nanaimo, Nanaimo Ice Centre, 12:30 pm PDT

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