ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Extend Division Lead, Hold Off Reign, 3-2

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


Ontario, CA - The Bakersfield Condors (19-8-2-0, 40 points) held off the Ontario Reign (13-15-2-1, 29 points), 3-2 at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday night in front of 7,365. G Josh Johnson earned the win in his Bakersfield debut with 26 saves, while newcomer RW Ryan Menei registered a goal and an assist in his first game with the Condors. Bakersfield extended their lead over Ontario for first place in the Pacific Division to 11 points.

Bakersfield drew first blood, scoring more in the opening period than they have in the last two visits to Ontario. Menei notched his fifth goal of the season at 2:18 to make it 1-0. At 11:58 LW Shawn Weller put in his own rebound off a breakaway opportunity to make it 2-0 with his 10th. The Reign responded with a power play goal at 17:50 to make it a one-goal game after one. The Condors led 16-10 in shots in the frame.

The Condors scored the only goal of the middle frame and were able to extend the lead. D Eric Regan notched his ninth goal of the season, rifling home a wrister from the left circle on a delayed penalty, just 1:30 into the period. After two periods of play, the Condors led in the shots department 25-20.

In the third, the Condors held Ontario at bay at even strength, but were victimized by late penalties. RW Tony Voce made it 3-2 on the power play with 2:42 remaining in the third period. Johnson and the Condors penalty kill did a magnificent job in the final minutes, shutting down an extended 6-on-3 man-advantage with G Curtis Darling pulled. Bakersfield recorded their first win in three tries at Ontario in 2009-10.

NOTES FROM THE NEST: G Timo Pielmeier had started 11 consecutive games prior to tonight, dating back to Nov. 22... With his 1st period assist, D Sasha Pokulok set a new career high with 21 points. He has a point in five of the last six games... F Stephane Goulet extended his point streak to four games (4g-2a)... Bakersfield out-shot Ontario 34-28... Three stars: 1st - Ryan Menei (BAK); 2nd - Tim Kraus (ONT); 3rd - Shawn Germain (ONT).

UP NEXT: The Condors head north to Stockton on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. match against the Thunder. 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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