Condors Battle But Fall to Idaho in Front of 8,751
February 26, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors (22-24-2-4, 50pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers, were stymied by G Jack Campbell the Idaho Steelheads (33-16-1-3, 70pts) 4-1 in front of a capacity crowd of 8,751 fans at Rabobank Arena Wednesday night.
The crowd - which was the 7th largest in Condors history - erupted during the first intermission when it was announced the team name will remain the same as Bakersfield heads to the American Hockey League next fall.
FIRST PERIOD
IDAHO GOAL: F James Livingston with a wrist shot from the left circle at 3:37; IDH leads, 1-0 Shots: BAK - 7 | IDH - 8
SECOND PERIOD
CONDORS GOAL: F Nick Zappia (1st) making his pro debut, swung a shot underneath the Idaho goaltender for his first pro goal (Verpaelst, Kremyr assists) at 12:19; tied 1-1 IDAHO GOAL: F Colton Beck ripped a wrist shot home from the right circle at 16:26; IDH leads 2-1 Shots: BAK - 13 | IDH - 9
THIRD PERIOD
IDAHO GOAL: F Brett Robinson wrist shot from the top of the right circle at 14:36; IDH leads 3-1IDAHO GOAL: D Mike Dalhuisen into an empty net at 19:46; IDH leads 4-1 Shots: BAK - 14 | IDH - 5
GOALTENDERS
BAK: Lagace (7-7-2-1; 21/18)
IDH: Campbell (5-2-0-0; 34/33)
CONDORS DROPPINGS:
Three Stars: 1. Campbell (IDH) 2. Zappia (BAK) 3. Beck (ONT) Final shots: BAK - 34 | IDH - 22Power Plays: BAK - 0/5 | IDH - 0/6 The Condors have had players score a goal in their pro debut in back-to-back games - tonight being F Nick ZappiaF Sebastien Sylvestre (5 games), C Josh Currie (5 games) and RW Jonathan Lessard (4 games) all saw their point streaks come to an end tonightThis was the first time in six games the Condors failed the score the first goal of the game Scratches: D Ben Lindemulder, G Ty Rimmer, F Austin Block, F Luke Judson, F Ryan Watson
NEXT HOME GAMES
FEDORA GIVEAWAY - Friday, Feb.27, 7 p.m. vs. Idaho Steelheads
The first 2,000 fans 5 and older will get a Condors FedoraSponsored by KERN 1180 & Dignity HealthFaith and Fellowship Night - live VCB Worship band will perform on the plaza pre-game
BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY - Saturday, Feb.28, 7 p.m. vs. Idaho Steelheads
The first 2,000 fans 5 and older will get a bobblehead of Condors rookie F Kellen JonesSponsored by Eyewitness News, KLLY 95.3 and American Business Machines Camelot Park Kids Club Night - all kids club members get free admission with their membership
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