Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Clippers led by captain in Alberni

by Michael Rhode of the Nanaimo Daily News

A huge second period by Nanaimo was the difference. Clippers' dominated the play in the first period -- shots were 15-0 in the Clippers' favour at one time -- but were level at 1-1 after 20 minutes.

"We've always talked about the contribution we need to get from our veteran, up and down the lineup, and Matt Irwin provided us with some timely goal-scoring tonight," said Clippers' coach Bill Bestwick. "He joined the rush on one. When you talk about offensive defencemen, it's not about leading the rush but it's being a part of it and he capitalized on a bit of drop pass."

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