2009 Tournament Info

Nanaimo Clippers

The Clippers PeeWee Tier 1 team is from Nanaimo, a city of 80,000 on Vancouver Island. Our association is one of the largest in our district with just under 900 registered players. Last year's team represented the Island in the AAA Provincial Championships. This year's team is comprised of 14 second year players, and 3 first year players. So far this season, the Clipper's record is 24 wins, 11 losses, and 4 ties. The Clippers convincingly won this year's Comox Tier 1 tournament during Remembrance weekend. The last time this group was together, they won both the league and playoff banners (Atom 2006/2007). They finished that season ranked 4th in the province by Hockey Now.

The Clippers have a hard checking, puck possession style. They take pride in their physical play, and strong work ethic. However, good sportsmanship and teamwork are heavily emphasized by the coaching staff and the players; their motto is “Team First”.

The Boatmen are led by renowned Coach Zed Malenica who also heads up the local Hockey Canada Skills Academy. He is assisted by the very capable Nick Foglietta, and Rick Bayko. Graham MacDonald is the HCSP/Trainer, and Lawrence Pearson is the Team Manager.

In addition to local tournaments and the Coca-Cola Classic this year, the Clippers competed in the top division of the Toast of the Coast tournament in Valencia California where they finished second overall. The Clippers expect to be the ones to beat for the Island Banner, and an appearance at the Provincial Championship tournament in Kelowna.

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Front Row (left to right). Liam Giroux (G) 34, Jonah Pearson 15, Nolan Richardson 19, Patrick Bajkov 8, Avery Gibson 9, Kevin Bishop 14, Joe Foglietta 33 (G) Missing from photo: Zach Funk 44

Back Row (left to right). Nick Foglietta - Assistant Coach, Nik Malenica 24, David Osbome 27, Caelan Large 17, Nick Gomerich 55 (A), Kyle MacDonald 91 (A), Jake Calverley 16, Chase Lang 12 (A), Zac Bayko 4 (A), Andrew FoglieUa 21, Zed Malenica - Head Coach