Collins goal was set up by Nathan Larioza who has points in a six Clippers games and leads the BCHL in both assists with nine and and also defenceman scoring with nine.
Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau stopped all 28 shots he faced while he earned his second shutout in five starts this season.
Rhett Stoesser was very good for Cowichan as well with a 23 save performance.
Nanaimo went 0/4 on the man advantage and 3/3 killing penalties.
With a 4-1-1 record the Clippers sit second in the Coastal West Division and they have points in their last five hockey games in a row.
Nanaimo hosts Salmon Arm on Oct. 10 before traveling to the BCHL Showcase to play on Oct. 13 and 14.
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