Nanaimo Clippers (20-11-1-0) @ Victoria Grizzlies (17-15-0-0)
Head to head (season series): 1-1-0-0 – Tonight’s game between the Grizzlies and the Clippers will be the third meeting between the teams this season. The teams have split the season series so far, but the Grizzlies will look to stay hot with wins in 5 of their previous 6 games.
Players to watch:
Grizzlies: Andrew Amousse – The third year power forward is having another strong season for the Grizzlies. He has been a large part of the teams recent success with 4-goals and 7-points in their past 4-games, including a 3-point night against Powell River. Watch for him to continue his hot streak tonight against the Clippers.
Clippers: Sean Donaldson – The Clippers forward is leading their team in scoring and has a total of 45 -points in 30-games played on the season. He is coming off of a 3-point performance in his last game against the Grizzlies so be on the lookout when he steps on the ice.
Stat Leaders:
Grizzlies:
Goals: Matthew Wood – 26
Assists: Ellis Rickwood – 34
Points: Matthew Wood – 46
Clippers:
Goals: Sean Donaldson – 27
Assists: Tristan Fraser – 26
Points: Sean Donaldson – 45
Special teams:
Powerplay:
Grizzlies – 22.5% (9th)
Clippers – 27% (4th)
Penalty Kill:
Grizzlies- 77.6% (11th)
Clippers – 82% (5th) |