Nanaimo Clippers spoiled the home-opening BC Hockey League (BCHL) game for Powell River Kings on Friday, September 23, posting a 4-2 win at Hap Parker Arena.
Karter McNarland scored both goals for the Kings, who trailed 1-0 after 20 minutes and 2-0 heading into the third period.
McNarland cut the lead in half 1:40 into the final frame and added a power-play marker at 15:44, just 47 seconds after the Clippers restored their two-goal lead.
Kings pulled goaltender Kyle Metson late in the game for an extra attacker, but the visitors sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 19:18 to secure the win.
Sam Bélanger, Casey Aman and Maxim Potvin picked up assists for Powell River. McNarland was named second star of the game behind Clippers’ forward Joel Plante, who also scored twice, and ahead of goaltender Aidan Campbell.
Attendance was 865.
