Saints Push Win Streak to Five With Commanding Road Victory in Nanaimo

June 13, 2026

NANAIMO — Some games start with a spark. This one felt like the Saints arrived carrying a full bonfire.

Port Coquitlam marched into Nanaimo on Saturday night and left with a 14–8 win, their fifth straight triumph, a result built on depth, discipline, and a second‑half stranglehold that reminded everyone why this group is suddenly one of the toughest out there in Junior A.

This was a night when the offence stepped up and nearly every scored. Six of the seven offensive runners found the back of the net, a welcome sign for a team that’s been steadily broadening its attack. The Saints didn’t rely on one line or one hot stick—they rolled waves, and Nanaimo struggled to keep up.

Josh Mills looked like the version of himself fans remember from seasons past. He buried a hat trick, added four assists, and quietly hit a major milestone: his 200th Junior A point. It was the kind of performance that makes you pause and appreciate just how much he’s meant to this franchise.

Parker M’Lot, meanwhile, earned every inch of the floor. He planted himself in the gritty middle lanes, absorbed the punishment, and still walked away with a hat trick and an assist. Two of his goals were the kind coaches love—dirty, stubborn, and momentum‑shifting.

A second‑half shutdown. The game’s hinge moment wasn’t a single play but a stretch of suffocating defence. After the first period, the Saints simply refused to let Nanaimo breathe. They held the Timbermen off the scoresheet entirely in the second period, closing passing lanes, winning battles, and dictating pace.

That defensive backbone allowed the offence to keep stretching the lead without ever feeling rushed.

Goaltending: Brown Steady, Hyland gets his shot. Ashton Brown delivered another composed outing, stopping shots at a .906 clip, nudging his season save percentage up to .855. He saw the ball well, controlled rebounds, and gave the Saints the foundation they needed early.

With a comfortable cushion to start the third, backup Colby Hyland got his second appearance of the season. Nanaimo pressed immediately on a power play—Hyland made the first stop, but the rebound turned into a quick‑stick goal. Even so, the bench loved seeing him get meaningful minutes, and he settled in quickly after the early flurry.

The final score Port Coquitlam Saints 14 Nanaimo Timbermen 8

Five straight wins. A balanced offence. A defence that tightened the screws when it mattered. This is a team finding its rhythm at exactly the right time.

The Saints next game is Friday, June 19 — Home vs. New Westminster Salmonbellies, doors open at 6:00 pm. Opening faceoff at 7:00. Expect a packed barn.

Season Leaders — Team Stats

• Loose Balls: Luke Neary
• Caused Turnovers: Nolan Ross
• Turnovers: Josh Mills
• Blocked Shots: Levi Touhey