Nanaimo Clippers forwards Corey Renwick, left, and Matthew Hoover face off during the Rhodesie Cup game on Friday at Frank Crane Arena.

Nanaimo Clippers forwards Corey Renwick, left, and Matthew Hoover face off during the Rhodesie Cup game on Friday at Frank Crane Arena.

Clippers to play first home exhibition game

Nanaimo Clippers fans will get their first glimpes this week at what’s to come this season.

Nanaimo Clippers fans will get their first glimpes this week at what’s to come this season.

The city’s B.C. Hockey League team takes the ice for two home pre-season games – Wednesday (Sept. 2) against the Victoria Grizzlies and Friday against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.

The Clips got the pre-season started Saturday on the road against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, losing 5-2. Ryan Coghlan and Charley Borek scored goals.

The night before was the Rhodesie Cup intrasquad game, a 7-4 win for Team Black in which Sheldon Rempal scored a hat trick.

Both home exhibitions this week face off at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

Nanaimo News Bulletin