OKOTOKS — The Nanaimo Clippers saved the best for last on their Alberta road trip with a 5-3 win over the Interior East Division leading Okotoks Oilers
Nanaimo got off to a fast start with first period markers from Elliot Perreault on a man advantage and a tip in goal by Miller Kay.
Okotoks defenceman Tyler Russell got a goal back before the first intermission with a quick shot from the right faceoff circle.
In the first minute of the middle frame Drew Roelofs stole puck from Oilers goalie Ryder Shields while shorthanded and wrapped the puck in to bring the score to 3-1.
Moments later Indiana Grossbard ripped a shot in off a Miller Kay faceoff win to put Nanaimo up by three.
Okotoks chipped away with a tally from Ian Kastamo and a power play goal by Conner Radke.
The Clippers held on to the game in the third period with strong defence and intelligent play in all three zones.
Hugo Laring was also excellent in goal capturing his sixth win of the season.
Nanaimo outshot Okotoks 41-32 while going 1/6 on the man advantage and 4/5 killing penalties.
The Clippers won back to back games to finish their week in Alberta with a 2-2 record and a 7-5 win/loss total on the season.
Nanaimo returns home to take on the Powell River Kings on Friday, Oct. 23 and the Chilliwack Chiefs on Oct. 25.
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