Condors And Las Vegas Battle For First Place
Published on November 2, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors compiled a 1-2-0-0 week after defeating the Ontario Reign last Wednesday at home, but dropping contests to Utah on King of Pop Tribute Night at Rabobank Arena on Friday and a road game in Ontario on Saturday.
The Condors share first place in the Pacific Division with the Las Vegas Wranglers with an overall record of 4-4-0-0 (8 points). Their upcoming week features three matches against Las Vegas, including games on the road on Thursday and Friday and one contest at home on Saturday.
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):
Thursday, Nov. 5 at Las Vegas (7:05 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 6 at Las Vegas (7:05 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 7 vs. Las Vegas (7 p.m.)
WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):
Wednesday, Oct. 28
CONDORS 8 vs. Ontario 3
The Condors scored a season-high eight goals, including five on the power play, while nine players recorded at least two points. C MacGregor Sharp (pictured, right) led the way with three points (1g-2a) and LW Shawn Weller recorded his first two-goal game of the season. G Timo Pielmeier recorded 33 saves to earn his second victory of the season.
Friday, Oct. 30
Utah 6 vs. CONDORS 3
On King of Pop Tribute Night the Utah Grizzlies scored two goals in each period en route to a victory in their first meeting against the Condors. D Sasha Pokulok scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season and RW Dan Sexton recorded his fifth two-point (1g-1a) game of the season, but it was not enough.
Saturday, Oct. 31
ONTARIO 3 vs. Condors 0
G Mike Zacharias recorded his first win of the season, shutting out the Condors with a 33-save effort. The loss dropped the Condors back to .500 for the first time since Oct. 17.
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
G Timo Pielmeier (pictured, right) was named runner-up ECHL Goalie of the Week for the week ending Oct. 25.
RW Dan Sexton is tied for second in league rookie scoring with 11 points (4g-7a).
D Sasha Pokulok is tied for first among ECHL defensemen with five goals.
C MacGregor Sharp, LW Shawn Weller and RW Dan Sexton had season-high three-game scoring streaks snapped on Saturday.
After going 1-for-22 (4.5%) on the power play to start the season, the Condors have gone 6-for-23 (26.1%) in the past three games.
C Maxime Macenauer suffered a leg injury against Utah on Friday and was forced to leave the game. He was placed on the 21-IR and is eligible to return Nov. 20. LW Mathieu Aubin was placed on the 3-IR on and is eligible to return to the lineup for the first game in Las Vegas on Thursday.
ON THE DOCKET:
The Condors complete a three-game series against the Las Vegas Wranglers at home on Saturday, Nov. 7. All fans in attendance will receive a Team Poster, courtesy of ABC23, Hot 93.1 and Digital Designs.
All Condors games can be heard live on ESPN 1230, or through live streaming on B2 Networks and www.bakersfieldcondors.com.
GET TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at Bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825).
CONDORS LEAGUE LEADERS:
Average Attendance - 4,567 (10th, ECHL)
D Sasha Pokulok - 5 goals (t-10th, ECHL/t-1st, defensemen)
D Stu Bickel - +6 (t-6th, ECHL/t-3rd, rookies)
RW Dan Sexton - 11 points (t-9th, ECHL/2nd, rookies)
RW Dan Sexton - 4 goals (t-7th, rookies)
RW Dan Sexton - 7 assists (t-2nd, rookies)
RW Dan Sexton - 32 shots (4th, rookies)
C MacGregor Sharp - 27 shots (5th, rookies)
C MacGregor Sharp - 8 points (t-6th, rookies)
G Justin Pogge - 2.10 GAA (7th, ECHL)
G Justin Pogge - 1 shutout (t-1st, ECHL)
CONDORS LEADERS:
Points- RW Dan Sexton (11)
Goals- D Sasha Pokulok (5)
Assists- RW Dan Sexton (7)
PIM- D Shaun Fisher (22)
Plus/Minus- D Stu Bickel (+6)
GAA- G Justin Pogge (2.10)
Save Percentage- G Justin Pogge (.923)
ECHL Stories from November 2, 2009
- Condors And Las Vegas Battle For First Place - Bakersfield Condors
- Condors In The Community: Baby Cal At The Annual JDRF Walk - Bakersfield Condors
- "Thunder Goes Pink 4" Coming This Weekend - Stockton Thunder
- Everblades Post 1-2-0 Week At Home - Florida Everblades
- Elmira Extends Streak To Seven Games - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- K-Wings Weekly - Kalamazoo Wings
- Sloane Called Up - Kalamazoo Wings
- Weekly Arrowhead - Johnstown Chiefs
- Jackals Shoot For ECHL Record Against Trenton - Elmira Jackals
- Devergillio Reassigned To Idaho From Texas - Idaho Steelheads
- Salmon Kings' Latendresse Loaned To Moose - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Salmon Kings Acquire Rights To Petruic - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Grizzlies Back Home Wednesday, Friday - Utah Grizzlies
- Cyclones Host Pair This Week - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Reading Royals Weekly - Reading Royals
- Gladiators Weekly Update - Atlanta Gladiators
- Stingrays End Three Game Series vs. Gladiators on a High Note - South Carolina Stingrays
- Aces Tie Late, Lose In OT - Alaska Aces
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
