The Clippers first ever meeting with the Wenatchee Wild ended in a 4-2 loss on Saturday.
Nanaimo started well with a power play goal from Devin Brosseau in the first period.
Wenatchee tied it up with a tip in by Blake Christensen, before Zach Court gave the Clippers a 2-1 advantage after one.
The Wild’s Kyle Stephan scored the only goal of the second period to even the score at 2-2.
Wenatchee scored in the first minute of the third on a goal by Mike Coyne, and the Clippers gave up a last minute goal to Dakota Raabe.
Saturday’s final shots were 29-21 for Nanaimo with Garrett Nieto getting the win over Clippers goalie Jonathan Reinhart.
Nanaimo finished 2/8 on the power play and 4/5 killing penalties.
Saturday’s Three Stars were 1) Kyle Stephan 2) Brendan Harris 3) Zach Court
The Clippers are back on the ice Sunday when they host the Chilliwack Chiefs at 2pm.
