The Nanaimo Buccaneers are set to face off against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings at the Comox Valley Sports Centre on Saturday, September 27th, at 6:30 pm PDT. This matchup comes on the heels of the Buccaneers’ 2-0 (empty net goal) loss to powerhouse Peninsula Panthers, defending VIJHL champions.
Last Meeting
The last time the Bucs and Comox Valley met, the Buccaneers emerged victorious with a 4-2 win at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Madden Cruickshank, Dreyton Hayward, Lukas Needham, and Nolan Ganter scored for the Buccaneers, while Maxim Lefebvre and Zaya Morro found the net for Comox Valley. The Buccaneers’ power play was effective, scoring two goals on four opportunities.
Last Meeting cont…
Shots on Goal: Comox Valley 23, Nanaimo Buccaneers 34
Power Play Goals: Nanaimo Buccaneers 2/4 (50%) Comox Valley 1/7 (14.29%)
Penalties: Nanaimo Buccaneers 12 penalties for 51 minutes Comox Valley 5 penalties for 35 minutes
Three Stars: Ethan Nordli (Nanaimo Buccaneers), Nolan Ganter (Nanaimo Buccaneers), Cohen Kallin (Comox Valley)
Buccaneers Goals
Madden Cruickshank: 11:44 of the 2nd period, assisted by Ethan Nordli and Jack Barrett (power play)
Dreyton Hayward: 17:06 of the 2nd period, assisted by Madden Cruickshank and Casey Rutland (power play)
Lukas Needham: 19:45 of the 2nd period, assisted by Ryan Christenson and Bostyn MacDonald
Nolan Ganter: 7:31 of the 3rd period, assisted by Ethan Nordli and Lukas Needham
Final Details from the Last Meeting
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Score: Nanaimo Buccaneers 4, Comox Valley 2
Arena: Nanaimo Ice Centre
Attendance: Near Capacity
Buccaneers’ Current Course
After their first loss of the season (2-0 to Peninsula) the 4-1 Buccaneers are looking to regroup and come out strong against the Glacier Kings. Following the loss against Peninsula, Assistant Head Coach Brett Bestwick succinctly expressed his team’s excitement for more hockey and their love of the game, saying, “We look forward to our next outing.” With a quick Thursday to Saturday turnaround, the Buccaneers will get their wish and hit the road to Comox Valley.
Current Team Records
Nanaimo Buccaneers: 4-1 record, 15 goals for, 8 goals against, 8 points (Tied: 1st place in the North Division)
Comox Valley Glacier Kings: 1-3-1 record, 12 goals for, 15 goals against, 3 points (6th place in the North Division)
Upcoming Game Details
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 6:30 pm PDT
Location: Comox Valley Sports Centre
Last Meeting: Nanaimo Buccaneers won 4-2 at home
More Upcoming Games
Sat, Sep 27: vs Comox Valley at the Comox Valley Sports Centre (6:30 pm PDT)
Thu, Oct 2: vs Saanich at the Nanaimo Ice Centre (7:15 pm PDT)
Sat, Oct 4: vs Victoria at the Archie Browning Arena (7:00 pm PDT)
Fri, Oct 10: vs Campbell River at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena (7:30 pm PDT)
Mon, Oct 13: vs Oceanside at the Nanaimo Ice Centre (12:30 pm PDT)
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