ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Battle, But Fall To Stockton 3-1

Published on December 27, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield, CA - G Bryan Pitton made 41 saves to lead the Stockton Thunder (11-14-1-2, 25 points) to a 3-1 victory over the Bakersfield Condors (18-8-2-0, 38 points) in front of 6,570 fans at Rabobank Arena Saturday night. The Condors record-setting home winning streak ends at 10 games - it had been 56 days since the last loss on home ice for the Condors.

Stockton took a 1-0 lead when C Chris D'Alvise scored at 9:20 of the first period. The Condors countered on the power play to make it 1-1. D Sasha Pokulok made a slap pass to F Stephane Goulet, who made no mistake with the puck in front, tucking it home for his ninth goal of the season.

In the second period, the Thunder took a 2-1 lead at 3:56 on the power play. RW Kelly Czuy wristed home his 2nd of the season from the slot to put the Thunder back in front. Bakersfield, meanwhile, out-shot Stockton 14-3 in the period, and held a 29-10 lead in the game through two, but Pitton kept them at bay.

The final period moved quickly, with only two penalties called in the frame and not another goal until the waning moments, when LW Igor Gongalsky notched an empty-net goal for the Thunder to provide the final margin. Pitton earned the first star on the night, earning the win despite his team being out-shot 42-16.

NOTES FROM THE NEST:

F Stephane Goulet has a three-game goal streak (4g)... RW Erick Lizon and 6-foot-8 RW Riley Emerson engaged in a 2nd period fight, their second tilt of the season... Tonight was the first game in which the Condors have been held to less than two goals at home all season... The Condors still own the league's best home record at 12-3-0... Three stars: 1st - B. Pitton (STK); 2nd - Goulet (BAK); 3rd - D'Alvise (STK).

UP NEXT:

The Condors head south to Ontario on Sunday for a 5 p.m. match against the Reign. They return home for Make Over Giveaway Night on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. All fans 18 and older have the chance to win a non-invasive make over package valued at over $8,000, sponsored by Bright House Networks and American Laser. Plus it's Dollar Dog Night - everyone can enjoy hot dogs for just $1!

TICKETS:

The Rabobank Arena Box Office 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 www.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).

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