The Nanaimo Buccaneers defeated the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4-2 on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Scoring Breakdown
The game remained scoreless in the first period. In the second period, Madden Cruickshank scored his first VIJHL goal, giving the Buccaneers a 1-0 lead. However, the Glacier Kings briefly tied the game at 1-1 when Cohen Kallin scored. The Buccaneers regained their lead with goals from Dreyton Hayward on a power play and Lukas Needham, taking a 3-1 lead into the third period. In the third period, each team exchanged tallies. Nolan Ganter scored for the Buccaneers, and Zaya Morro scored on a power play for the Glacier Kings.
Player Statistics
Nanaimo Buccaneers Points:
Goals:
Madden Cruickshank: 1 goal
Dreyton Hayward: 1 goal
Lukas Needham: 1 goal
Nolan Ganter: 1 goal
Assists:
Ethan Nordli: 2 assists
Jack Barrett: 1 assist
Jaxin Karst: 1 assist
Casey Rutland: 1 assist
Ryan Christenson: 1 assist
Bostyn MacDonald: 1 assist
Comox Valley Glacier Kings Points:
Goals:
Cohen Kallin: 1 goal
Zaya Morro: 1 goal
Assists:
Isaac Dunsire: 1 assist
Goaltending Statistics
Aaron Pichette (NAN): 21 saves on 23 shots on goal
Timothee Fengos (COM): 30 saves on 34 shots on goal
A Memorable Home Opener for the Buccaneers
Owner Nicole Brandenburg expressed her excitement about the win and the evening, saying, “It was an awesome game with great attendance. We had a great 50/50 payout. It was won by a mother and and her two daughters.”
The Buccaneers moved to 1-0 on the season, while the Glacier Kings fall to 0-1.
NEXT ACTION
The Buccaneers’ next game will be on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 pm PDT, when they face off against Westshore at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.
The Nanaimo Buccaneers are also on the road this Saturday, September 13, when they take on Port Alberni at the Alberni Valley Multiplex, starting at 7:00 pm PDT.
NEXT HOME ACTION
The Nanaimo Buccaneers’ next home game is on Thursday, September 18, when they host Victoria at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, starting at 7:15 pm PDT.
Buccaneers celebrate a goal against the Glacier Kings.
