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McDonald Impresses in Net But Heat Fall in Preseason Opener

September 29, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release


BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. - Goalie Mason McDonald made the most of his opportunity to start the game, stopping all 17 shots he faced in his 33:26 of work, but it was three, third period goals by the Condors that gave Bakersfield the 3-1 win in the preseason opener. The Heat struck first in the preseason thanks to defenseman Cliff Watson but it was Bakersfield who controlled much of the first two periods. After McDonald was taken out of the game and replaced by Nick Schneider (per the plan to split the game between the two netminders), the Condors were able to capitalize with two goals in the first 4:48 and finished the game off with an empty net goal for the 3-1 win. Apart from McDonald, the other key positive was the Heat penalty kill, who went a perfect 6-6 on the evening, though the Heat only had one power play chance which they were unable to capitalize on. The Heat finish off the preseason with a rematch tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.! Come join the fun, which begins at 2:00 p.m. with live music from Mattea Overstreet, a Q&A in the Club with SMG and Heat staff answering questions from fans regarding changes in arena, purchase some of the new concession options and stay after the game for a Meet and Greet with the entire team! Tickets to the preseason game are just $10, but all Full-Season Heat365 Members received two tickets per Membership and Half and Quarter-Season Heat365 Members receive one ticket per Membership. Fans in need of tickets can purchase on Ticketmaster.com or at the Stockton Arena Ticket Office. Groups of 10 or more can call/text 209-373-1500 for a special group rate of $5 per ticket. All tickets to the Heat's home preseason game are general admission.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st Period

HEAT GOAL: D Cliff Watson (1) wrist shot from the left point goes through traffic and through the goaltender's arm (Ehliz, Pollock assists) (5:05)

Shots: STK - 7 | BAK - 10

2nd Period

No Goals

Shots: STK - 6 | BAK - 7

3rd Period

Bakersfield Goal: F John McFarland (1) shot from the slot goes over the goalie's shoulder and off the crossbar (Unassisted) (1:33)

Bakersfield Goal: F Braden Christoffer (1) shot from the point is stopped in the crowd of bodies in front of the crease where the puck is found and jammed in at the side of the net (Lagesson, Esposito assists) (4:48)

Bakersfield Goal: F David Gust (1) shot from center ice goes into the open net (Malone, Callahan assists) (19:45) (EN)

Shots: STK - 8 | BAK - 8

GOALIES

W: Dylan Wells (20 shots, 19 saves)

L: Nick Schneider (12 shots, 10 saves)

ND: Mason McDonald (17 shots, 17 saves)

NOTABLE STATISTICS

Three Stars: 1- Braden Christoffer (BAK) (GWG) 2- John McFarland (1 goal) 3- William Lagesson (1 assist)

Final Shots: STK - 20 | BAK - 29

Power Plays: STK - 0-1 | BAK - 0-6

Mason McDonald stopped all 17 shots he faced in 33:26 of action

Nick Schneider stopped 10 of 12 shots he faced in 26:34 of action


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