VIJHL hockey is back in the Comox Valley, with the Glacier Kings playing their first couple of games in early September.

The team started off its season against Nanaimo on Sept. 6.

After a scoreless first period, Nanaimo took the lead at 3-1 after two. While the Glacier Kings had another goal in the third, it wasn't enough to beat the Nanaimo team, who won 4-2 in front of 355 local fans.

Madden Cruikshank, Dreyton Hayward, Lukas Needham and second star Nolan Gantner scored for Nanaimo, with first star Ethan Nordli adding two assists. Following a scoreless first period, Nanaimo led 3-1 after two and received 21 stops from netminder Aaron Pichette.

Third Star Cohen Kallin and Zaya Morro had the goals for the Glacier Kings, as goalie Timothee Fengos had a busy night with 30 saves.

The Glacier Kings have their home opener in Comox on Sept. 13 against the Campbell River Storm.