Legends & Locals

The Nanaimo Clippers Junior A Hockey Team is a significant part of life in Nanaimo. Since the franchise was founded in 1972, players, coaches, volunteers and fans alike have memories and never-before-told stories that contribute to the fabric of the team we cheer for today. We will share some of those stories in what we are calling  “Legends & Locals.”

VOLUNTEER GARY DORLAND – 50/50 SALES

Submitted by Kait Burgan. For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing personal stories from people who have been part of the Nanaimo Clippers Junior A Hockey Team. We started […]

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MICHAEL OLSON: “WE HAD A GIGANTIC SENSE OF PRIDE IN THE JERSEY…”

  Submitted by Kait Burgan. The Nanaimo Clippers Junior A Hockey Team is a significant part of life in Nanaimo. Since the franchise was founded in 1972, players, coaches, volunteers […]

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SHELDON REMPAL REMEMBERS HIS TIME WITH THE CLIPPERS

Submitted by Kait Burgan. The Nanaimo Clippers Junior A Hockey Team is a significant part of life in Nanaimo. Since the franchise was founded in 1972, players, coaches, volunteers and […]

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COREY RENWICK REMEMBERS HIS TIME WITH THE CLIPPERS

Submitted by Kait Burgan. The Nanaimo Clippers Junior A Hockey Team is a significant part of life in Nanaimo. Since the franchise was founded in 1972, players, coaches, volunteers and […]

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JACK PRESTLEY REMEMBERS HIS TIME WITH THE CLIPPERS

Submitted by Kait Burgan. Jack Prestley was 18-years old when he came to Nanaimo in 1945, long before the British Columbia Hockey League was even founded. That didn’t happen until […]

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