The Nanaimo Buccaneers travelled to Port Alberni for a Saturday afternoon matinee and fell behind early, trailing 3–0 out of the gate. Former Bomber Jack Barrett (2nd) put Nanaimo on the board with a power-play marker, trimming the deficit to 3–1 after the opening period. The second period saw the Bucs come alive. Rookie Rhys …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers pushed their record to 6 wins and 4 losses on the season with a hard-fought 5–3 victory on home ice in front of 370 fans at the Thanksgiving Monday Matinee. Nanaimo jumped out to a 2–0 first-period lead on goals by Madden Cruickshank (6) and Boston McDonald (2), setting the tone early …
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The Nanaimo Buccaneers opened strong in Campbell River, jumping out to a 1-0 lead after the first period on Nate Barclay’s first goal of the season — a power play marker. The second period proved costly as the Storm erupted for six goals, chasing Bucs starter Aaron Pichette after three. Despite the setback, the Buccaneers …
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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