ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Come From Behind To Top Wranglers

Published on November 8, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors (6-5-0-0, 12pts) erased two deficits en route to a 4-2 victory over the Las Vegas Wranglers (5-5-0-0, 10pts) in front of 5,368 fans at Rabobank Arena Saturday night. LW Kyle Calder and RW Dan Sexton each recorded two goals, and G Timo Pielemeier made 27 saves to earn the victory.

The Wranglers scored the opening goal in the rubber match of their three-game series against the Condors. LW Mick Lawrence tallied his first of two goals on the night at 4:29 of the first period. The Condors struck back when Calder fired a high shot over the shoulder of G Michael Ouzas for his first goal in a Condors uniform at 7:38 of the first period. Defensemen Eric Regan and Sasha Pokulok picked up assists on the power play goal. But Lawrence scored his second of the game with 3:57 to play in the first period for a 2-1 Wranglers lead after 20 minutes.

In the second period, Calder tied the game at two with his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 8:33. F Andrew Ianiero and D Shaun Fisher picked up the assists on the only goal of the middle frame. Pielmeier had to be sharp in the second period, stopping all 15 Wranglers shots, including a C Adam Miller penalty shot. The Condors successfully killed off four power plays in the second period and all nine against in the game.

In the third period, Sexton and the Condors took control, out-shooting Las Vegas 11-6 in the final 20 minutes. Sexton gave the Condors a 3-2 lead with 4:47 remaining in the third period when he corralled a puck at the side of the net and lofted it over a sprawled Ouzas. D Stu Bickel and D Mark Mitera, playing in his first Condors game, earned assists on the play. Just 2:06 later, Sexton took a perfect cross-ice feed from LW Shawn Weller and buried it past Ouzas. C MacGregor Sharp earned the other assist on the goal. The Condors maintain their hold on first place in the Pacific Division with the win.

Up next:

On Tuesday, Nov. 10 the Condors host the Stockton Thunder for the annual Warm Families Coat Drive, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, 106.1 KRAB Radio and Direct Buy. Anyone who donates a new or gently-used coat can get into the game for just $1. It is also Military Appreciation Night. All military personnel receive two for one admission when they present their military ID at the Rabobank Arena box office.

All Condors games can be heard live on ESPN 1230, or through live streaming on B2 Networks and www.bakersfieldcondors.com.

Notes from the Nest: F Andrew Ianiero passed Jamie Cooke for 2nd all-time on the Condors games played list tonight (336)... D Mark Mitera made his Condors debut after being assigned by the Anaheim Ducks (NHL) from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL)... RW Erick Lizon dropped the gloves for the second time against Las Vegas this season, going toe-to-toe against D Chris Frank. D Stu Bickel also earned a fighting major after a brief scuffle with LW Mick Lawrence... The Condors out-shot Las Vegas 30-29. In three games against Las Vegas, the Condors had a 108-75 shot advantage... Three Stars of the Game: 1. Kyle Caler (BAK); 2. Mick Lawrence (LV); 3. Dan Sexton (BAK).

Ticket Information:

Season Ticket and mini-plans, starting at just $42, are on sale now. Fans can make Condors season tickets even more affordable by using Extended AutoPay, which is a program that allows you to spread your payments out through February, 2010. Purchase discounted tickets when you bring a group of 20 or more out to a Condors game. Stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.

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