Anatomy of a Loss: A Look at Nanaimo's Defeat

The Nanaimo Buccaneers’ 2-0 loss to the Peninsula Panthers was a closely contested game that came down to a few key moments. Here are some takeaways from the game:

Peninsula’s Power Play:

The Panthers’ power play was ineffective as they failed to capitalize on all four powerplay opportunities.

Aaron Pichette’s Performance:

Nanaimo’s goalie Aaron Pichette made 40 saves on 41 shots. His performance was impressive, but ultimately, there wasn’t enough goal support to overcome the Panthers’ offence. Pichette’s save percentage was .975 on the night.

Nanaimo’s Penalty Killing:

The Buccaneers penalty killing unit was, once again, scorching hot as the club killed off four straight powerplays. The club is killing penalties at an otherworldly rate of 95.8%.

Lack of Scoring:

Nanaimo’s offense was unable to find the back of the net, despite outshooting Peninsula during stretches. The team’s inability to capitalize on scoring chances ultimately cost them the game. Nanaimo had several quality chances, but were unable to convert.

Key Moments:

The game was marked by several key moments, including a brilliant save by Aaron Pichette on a breakaway chance in the first period.

Overall:

The loss was a tough one for the Buccaneers, but they’ll look to bounce back quickly. The team’s performance showed that they are capable of competing with the best team in the province, and they’ll look to build on that momentum moving forward.

Coaches Comments:

“Our most complete game as a team. We’ve showed improvement since game 1 and that is a real positive. Our effort, attitude, work ethic is promising. Look forward to our next outing.”

Brett Bestwick

Assistant Head Coach