The Nanaimo Buccaneers’ playoff run came to a close Thursday night with a 2–0 loss, but the final score doesn’t come close to telling the story of what this group accomplished. Nanaimo battled to the very end, with Tanner Ferrill turning aside 28 shots in a strong effort between the pipes. The Bucs pushed, created …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers were shut out 5-0 by the Victoria Cougars in Game 4 of the VIJHL Playoff Championship Series Wednesday night at Frank Crane Arena. Aaron Pichette turned aside 32 shots in goal for the Bucs, while Nanaimo generated 24 shots at the other end. The Buccaneers now trail the series 3-1. Nanaimo will …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers showed serious fight Monday night, rallying late but ultimately falling 3-2 in overtime at Frank Crane Arena. After trailing 2-0 for most of the game, the Bucs came alive in the final minute of regulation with the net empty. Curtis Freeman got Nanaimo on the board before Nate Barclay buried the equalizer …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers dropped Game 2 of the VIJHL Championship Final by a 5-1 score, evening the series 1-1 as it shifts back to Nanaimo. The Bucs came out flat and surrendered four unanswered goals to the Victoria Cougars, they return home with a split and a chance to respond in front of their fans …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers opened the VIJHL Championship Final with a gritty 2-1 win over Victoria Thursday night. First star Nate Barclay led the way with a goal and an assist, while Kane Law buried the game-winner early in the third to seal it. Aaron Pichette was dialed in between the pipes, turning aside 30 shots …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers travelled to Comox Saturday night with a chance to capture the North Island banner — and they delivered. Holding a 3-2 series lead, the Bucs struck first and never trailed. Dylan Konschuh opened the scoring with his first playoff goal, followed by a huge shorthanded marker from Curtis Freeman to give Nanaimo …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers defended home ice in a big way Friday night, skating to a 4-3 win over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Nate Barclay led the charge with a four-point performance, while Dylan Lazaroff added three points, including a pair of goals, as the Bucs grabbed a 3-2 lead …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers came through with a massive 5-2 road win over Comox Valley, evening up the North Division Final at two games apiece. Hunter Yanick led the charge with a hat trick performance, setting the tone early as the Bucs never trailed. Boston Cripps and Captain Kai Verbrugge added to the scoreboard, while Curtis …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers came up just short Tuesday night, falling 2-1 in overtime to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. After trailing 1-0 for most of the game, the Bucs showed resilience late in the third period when Dreyton Hayward found the equalizer to force overtime. Goaltender Tanner Ferrill was outstanding …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers battled to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings to even the North Division Final series 1-1. First star Dylan Lazaroff scored twice, including the game-winner at 5:02 of overtime, to lift the Bucs in front of a packed crowd in Comox. Nanaimo also received goals from Jaxin Karst …
