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Brodie Scores First Pro Goal, Stands as Winner

April 8, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


Bakersfield, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder handle the Bakersfield Condors from start to finish Tuesday night in Bakersfield as five different goal scorers and two different goalies lead the Thunder to a 5-1 win over the Condors. Mario Larocque, Kyle Brodie, Tyler Shattock, Alex Mallet, and Vinny Scarsella all scored goals, with Brodie's counting as the game-winner. It was Brodie's first-ever pro goal and the primary assist went to fellow rookie Carter Rigby, who picked up his second assist in as many games since turning pro with Stockton. Shattock and Scarsella extended their point streaks to five and four games respectively, while Lucas Gore, who left the game due to injury, and Kent Simpson combined to only allow 1 goal on the 34 shots they faced. The Thunder and the Condors will faceoff once again Friday night in Bakersfield before meeting for the final game of the 2014-15 season for each squad back in Stockton.

1st Period

-THUNDER GOAL: D Mario Larocque (3) shot from the point makes its way through traffic and past the goalie (Scarsella, Shattock assists), 11:21 (PP)

-THUNDER GOAL: D Kyle Brodie (1) forehand-backhand deke around the goalie after a centering pass from the farside corner (Rigby, Mallet assists), 19:09

-Shots: STK - 11 | BAK - 9

2nd Period

-THUNDER GOAL: F Tyler Shattock (23) shot is banked into the net off the goalie from the bottom of the nearside faceoff circle after a turnover behind the net (unassisted), 10:41

-THUNDER GOAL: F Alex Mallet (12) undressed the goalie at the top of the crease and chipped the puck into the net after a keep in at the blueline (Henry assist), 17:15

-Shots: STK - 12 | BAK - 12

3rd Period

-BAK goal: F Sebastien Sylvestre (23) rebound off a point shot is tucked around the goalie and chipped over his outstretched pad (Leen, Abney assists), 0:56

-THUNDER GOAL: F Vinny Scarsella (15) faceoff is won in the defensive zone and broken out to the neutral zone where the shot is sent into the empty net (Shattock assist), 17:17 (EN, SH)

-Shots: STK - 8 | BAK - 13

W: Lucas Gore (17 shots, 17 saves)

Kent Simpson (17 shots, 16 saves) replaced Gore after he left with an injury in the second period

L: Maxime Lagace (30 shots, 26 saves)

Notable Statistics

-Three Stars: 1- Tyler Shattock (1 goal, 2 assists), 2- Alex Mallet (1 goal, 1 assist) 3- Sebastien Sylvestre (1 goal)

-Final Shots: STK - 31 | BAK - 34

-Power plays: STK - 1/2 | BAK - 0/4

-Tyler Shattock (1 goal, 2 assists) earns his team-leading 18th multi-point game this season and extends his point streak to five games (3 goals, 6 assists)

-Vinny Scarsella (1 goal, 1 assist) earns his 9th multi-point game with the Thunder this season and extends his point streak to four games (1 goal, 4 assists)

-Alex Mallet (1 goal, 1 assist) earns his 4th multi-point game with the Thunder this season and has at least 1 point in back-to-back games

-Kyle Brodie (game-winning goal) scores his first pro goal in just his second pro game and has a point in back-to-back games

-Carter Rigby (1 assist) has an assist in back-to-back games

-James Henry (1 assist) has an assist in back-to-back games

-Lucas Gore left the game in the second period due to an injury and is considered day-to-day

Quotes

"It was a real good start and we kept going from there. We had some great efforts from a couple guys and obviously with Lucas [Gore] going down [Kent Simpson] had to come in cold and I thought he was outstanding for the rest of the game. Both Gore and Simpson deserved the shutout because their compete level was so good." - Head Coach Rich Kromm on his team's compete level and all-around effort.

"I think [Mario Larocque] was feeling good tonight. He was really looking forward to playing tonight because his body felt good before the game and it showed in the way he played. He played an aggressive and physical game early and it really set the tone." - Coach Kromm on Mario Larocque's effort tonight.

"It was a great heads-up pass by Carter [Rigby] to find [Kyle] Brodie in the high slot and Kyle was just real patient and outwaited the goaltender to score on the backhand. It was a pretty goal and it was nice to see Brodie show that kind of poise in just his second game." - Coach Kromm on Brodie's game-winning goal.

"I think it's just the way it has happened this year. Any team we play against, I'm trying to score goals, but sometimes the shooting lanes just aren't there. But so far it seems like I've had success in this building and we'll see if we can keep it going this Friday." - Mario Larocque on all three of his goals this season coming against the Condors in Bakersfield.

"I was feeling good out there. It's been awhile since I've felt that good out there because I've been struggling with some injuries here and there. When I feel good out there, I always like to throw the body around to get the boys going and tonight it worked out." - Larocque on his physical play and finally feeling healthy.

"They were really good. Simpson made a couple huge saves for us down the stretch in the third. Any time your goalie gives you a chance it win it's awesome." - Larocque on both Gore and Simpson's play in net tonight.

"I'll definitely never forget it. It was something where I was just in the right spot at the right time, but I'll take it and remember it forever. I saw it was a 2-on-2 and [Carter] Rigby was driving it wide. I saw the opening in the middle and he made a great pass to get it to me." - Kyle Brodie on his first pro goal.

"I felt much better defensively than I did in the first game. I'm getting a lot more comfortable and I can see Garrett [Ladd] and Carter doing that too. They're both playing great for us on the front end. For me, playing with Mike Busillo has been an easy transition. He has made it easy for me out there and I just have to stay on the defensive side and jump in when I have the right opportunities." - Brodie on his comfort level with the pro game after two games.

"It's a special feeling that's for sure. We played really well in the first two periods and the third was a little shaky, but overall it's so much fun. The first pro win is something I'll never forget." - Brodie on being a part of his first ever pro win.

"Gore and Simpson were both huge for us tonight. Lucas made an unreal save in the first on that 2-on-1 and Simpson saved my bacon on a play in the third. Those guys really were the reason we won tonight." - Brodie on the goalies' play tonight.

LAST HOME GAME

-Bakersfield Condors vs. STOCKTON THUNDER

Saturday, April 11 @ Stockton Arena

Fan Appreciation Night

Doors open @ 6:30 p.m., Puck drops @ 7:30 p.m.



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