First-period action saw the Spruce Kings take a 1-0 lead on power play 14:38 into the period. Shots on goal favoured the Spruce Kings 13-8.
The second saw the Spruce Kings score again, 2-0, this time while both sides were a man short. Shots on goal favoured the Spruce Kings again, 14-2.
The third would see the Spruce Kings go up 3-1 at 12:23 into the period before #17 Luke Lavery would get one back for the Clippers at 16:54 into the period.
The Clippers pulled Nixon for the extra attacker but were unable to score. The Spruce Kings would add an empty-net goal with five seconds left to make the final score 4-1. Shots on goal for the third favoured the Clippers, 18-7.
The final shots on goal for the game favoured the Spruce Kings, 34-28.
The Clippers' next game is Friday, January 3rd, at 7 p.m. in Port Alberni against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their next home game is Saturday, January 4th, at 7 p.m. at The Frank against the Coquitlam Express. Tickets can be purchased at the Frank Crane box office on game day or at tickets.nanaimoclippers.com.
