Alaska withstands late flurry by Condors
March 14, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors battled hard tonight but dropped a narrow one-goal decision to the Alaska Aces, 3-2, in front of 5,369 fans at Rabobank Arena on Friday night. D Kevin Truelson brought the Condors within one late in the third, but Alaska held on for the win. 2008-3-14 Derlago The Condors (19-34-9, 47 points) provided the Aces (36-21-5, 77 points) with four first-period power plays, but Bakersfield's penalty kill proved up to the task, shutting down the potent Alaska power play each time. The Aces out-shot the Condors, 12-7, in the frame, but both teams entered the first intermission in a scoreless tie.
Alaska F Ryan Reaves broke the tie 5:38 into the second stanza, beating G Yutaka Fukufuji on a two-on-one break. The Condors responded just 1:14 later, as LW Mark Derlago netted his team-leading 30th goal of the season after F Andrew Ianiero found him streaking down the right wing side. However, Alaska regained the lead with rookie F Josh Soares' 28th goal of the campaign, giving the Aces the 2-1 lead through 40 minutes.
Soares potted his second of the game 11:21 into the final frame, giving the Aces a 3-1 lead. With just over one minute remaining in regulation and Fukufuji on the bench for an extra attacker, Truelson brought Bakersfield within one when he hammered his 13th of the year into Alaska's net. The Condors continued their furious final-minute finish, but the game-tying goal eluded them, as the Aces held on to win, 3-2.
To view the complete box score from tonight's game, click here.
Notes from The Nest: Bakersfield's loss, coupled with the Phoenix RoadRunners' victory over the Victoria Salmon Kings tonight leaves the Condors three points behind Phoenix for the eighth and final National Conference playoff spot... LW Mark Derlago becomes just the seventh Condor ever to score 30 goals in a season... Bakersfield's penalty kill held the Aces power play to 0-for-6 tonight, including 0-for-4 in the first frame alone... The Condors released D Martin Kubaliak on Thursday.
Spring Break 2008 Hockey Camp officially gets underway at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center beginning Monday and continuing throughout the week. The camp, designed for youth 12-and-under, will help the young hockey players work on the fundamentals of power skating, stick handling, passing and shooting. Each day, a guest Condors player will assist with special training during the afternoon sessions. For more information or to sign up, please contact Paul Willett at 852-7402.
Upcoming Games: Tomorrow night's game, also against Alaska, will feature the KGET-TV 17, 98.5 KBKO & McDonald's Youth Jersey Giveaway. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under, will receive a replica #4 David Kudelka youth jersey! Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. Immediately following the game, all season ticket holders are invited to the lower level for the exclusive Season Ticket Holder Meet the Team Party.
Prior to Saturday's game, there will be another pre-game party on the Rabobank Arena Plaza. The party will start at 5 p.m., and there will be complimentary hot dogs (while supplies last) and chances to win great Condors prizes!
March Monday Madness continues on Monday, March 17 when the Condors face off against the Stockton Thunder. In addition to all the craziness of March Monday Madness, it will be St. Hatricks Day, presented by KUZZ 107.9. One lucky fan will win $5,000 if a Condors player scores a Hat Trick or $10,000 if a Condors player scores a consecutive or natural Hat Trick. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
The first 2,000 fans on Monday will also receive the third magnet, featuring Mark Derlago, of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series. A new magnet is handed out at each March Monday Madness game.
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