ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors dropped by Grizzlies, 5-2

Published on February 10, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - G Peter Mannino made 31 saves to lead the Utah Grizzlies to a 5-2 win over the Bakersfield Condors in front of 2,040 fans at the E-Center Tuesday Night.

The Condors (16-26-6, 38pts) had their share of first period chances, only to be denied time and again by Utah G Peter Mannino. They had a 17-11 shot lead in the frame, aided by three power plays, but could not light the lamp. On one of those advantages, however, Utah scored shorthanded to take a 1-0 lead. C Rob Hennigar tallied on a breakaway for the only goal of the period.

Utah (17-15-13, 45pts) extended the lead just 41 seconds into the middle stanza with a goal by F Tom May. RW Mike Wirll connected on the power play at the 2:00 mark to bring the Condors within one. But less than two minutes later, D Tim Maxwell pocketed his third of the season to regain the two-goal lead. Bakersfield kept fighting back, though, and D Donny Grover pounded in a rebound at 11:56 to make it 3-2 after two periods.

The Condors pressed to tie it in the third period, but instead the Grizzlies kept a safe margin. LW Scott Thauwald notched his sixth of the season at 10:50 to once again make it a multi-goal lead. Four minutes later, RW James Brannigan padded the lead to make it 5-2 Grizzlies and account for the final score. Click here to view the complete box score. Notes from the Nest: Bakersfield and Utah will square off on Wednesday as well to wrap up their two-game series from the E-Center. Game time is 6:05 p.m. (Pacific).

The Condors return home for Cap Giveaway Night on Friday, Feb. 13 against the Ontario Reign. The first 2,000 fans 5 & older will receive a Condors baseball cap, sponsored by KUZZ 107.9 and Flashco.

Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m. All Condors games are broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com, and be sure to tune in 15 minutes early for Condors Countdown.

Get Tickets: Individual game tickets 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 322-2525, 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).

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