The Buccaneers travelled to the Q Centre for a rare Wednesday night matchup against the Westshore Wolves, coming up short in a 4–2 final. Nanaimo struggled to find their rhythm, surrendering three power-play goals in what proved to be a sloppy, penalty-filled game. Despite the setbacks, the Bucs found the net twice thanks to strong …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers dropped a tough 5–2 decision at home to the visiting Victoria Cougars. It was an uphill climb from the start, with the Bucs taking a penalty just 15 seconds into the game. Victoria capitalized on the early opportunity and set the tone, scoring on the ensuing power play and keeping momentum through …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers battled their way back into the win column Thursday night, grinding out a hard-fought 2–1 overtime victory against the visiting Westshore Wolves. Veteran forward Zach Spafford opened the scoring in the first period and secured his 3rd goal of the season by ripping home a perfectly placed shot in what was easily …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers came up short in Oceanside, falling 3–0 to the Generals, but still remain tied for first place in the North Division. Despite the result, the Bucs battled hard on the second half of Parents Weekend, keeping Oceanside’s offence in check and staying structured defensively. A few near-miss chances at the other end …
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NASCAR great Shaun Peet returned home to Nanaimo and delivered an incredible presentation to a SOLD OUT audience. Pictured below with the host team, the Nanaimo Buccaneers, Shaun shared an inspiring message that kept the entire room fully engaged. His insights on resilience, leadership, and lifting others up left a lasting impression on everyone in …
The Bucs delivered a memorable Parents Night victory, skating to a 5–3 win over the Campbell River Storm while outshooting their opponents 33–23. Nanaimo jumped out fast with goals from Dreyton Heyward (4th) and Jaxin Karst (9th), before Campbell River answered twice to send the teams to the room tied 2–2 after one. The second …
Bucs Owner Nicole Brandenburg is pleased to announce that the upcoming Shaun Peet Presentation is officially SOLD OUT! The Nanaimo Buccaneers are thrilled to share that the community’s excitement has filled every seat for this special event. Born and raised in Nanaimo, Shaun Peet is a proud product of local minor hockey, a former Nanaimo …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers took a modest winning streak on the road to Victoria to face the Cougars. Porter Williamson (5th) opened the scoring for Nanaimo in the first period, but the teams went to the dressing room tied 1–1 after one. In the second period, Koen Gauthier netted his 9th of the season, and Jack …
Buccaneers GM Bill Bestwick is pleased to announce the return and signing of forward Nate Hughes. Hughes, a former Buc, brings a mature presence, size, and valuable experience to the lineup. “We are excited to add a player and person of Nate’s character and look forward to seeing him in action this weekend,” said Bestwick. …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers kept their point streak alive with a thrilling 4–3 home-ice victory over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. First star Porter Williamson led the charge offensively, recording a goal (4th) and two assists in a standout performance. Defensemen Dreyton Heyward (3rd) and Davis Young (who netted his first goal of the season and …
