Nanaimo Buccaneers General Manager Bill Bestwick is pleased to announce the return of forward Zach Spafford to the lineup. The veteran right winger was originally acquired from the Port Alberni Bulldogs at last season’s trade deadline as a future-to-be-named player. Spafford joined the Bucs for training camp in August before heading south to skate with …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers put together another strong offensive effort Saturday night in Victoria but came up just short, falling 7–5 to the Cougars in a hard-fought matchup. It was an energetic, fast-paced contest that saw both teams trade momentum throughout the night. The Buccaneers continued to display balanced scoring, with five different players hitting the …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers hit the road on Saturday, October 4, for a matchup against the Victoria Cougars. The two teams have met once already this season, with Nanaimo edging out a 4–3 home victory, highlighted by veteran winger Casey Rutland’s game-winning goal. Victoria enters the contest with an experienced lineup, boasting a strong core of …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers improved their season record to 5–2 with a strong 5–2 victory over the visiting Saanich Predators. The Bucs wasted no time getting on the board as Captain Kai Verbrugge struck just 16 seconds into the opening period, notching his second goal of the season. Later in the frame, Quintus Mah extended the …
As the Nanaimo Buccaneers prepare to host the Saanich Braves, we take a moment to honour the memory of Alan Logue, a hard-working young player who left a pleasant and dignified mark on the Vancouver Island hockey community. In the 2006-2007 season, Alan joined the Nanaimo Clippers from the Saanich Braves as an affiliate player …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers are gearing up for their next challenge as they host the Saanich Predators at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on Thursday, October 2, at 7:15 pm. With a record of 4-2, the Buccaneers are looking to build on their overall early-season momentum and also continue their strong performance at home (2-1). Preds Points Profile The Saanich Preds have played 7 games this …
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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ victory over the Nanaimo Buccaneers can be attributed to several key factors. Here are a few: Quality Kings’ Goaltending: Anthony Ganoung made 33 saves on 36 shots to earn the win for the Glacier Kings. His performance was crucial in preserving the team’s lead and shutting down the majority of …
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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings outlasted the Nanaimo Buccaneers 5-3 in a Saturday night, VIJHL matchup at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Glacier Kings took an early lead and never looked back, with Zaya Morro scoring three goals and adding an assist to lead the Glacier Kings’ charge. The Buccaneers jumped out to a …
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, …
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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 …
