ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Fall In Physical Contest To Idaho, 6-3

Published on January 30, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The first matchup between the Pacific Division-leading Bakersfield Condors (26-12-2-1, 55 points) and the West Division-leading Idaho Steelheads (28-11-0-2, 58 points) was an all out war. The Steelheads came away with a 6-3 win on Friday at Rabobank Arena in front of 5,085 fans, who saw the most penalty-filled game of the season. The first major penalty didn't come until the 18:21 mark of the third period, but by the game's end, the Condors were whistled for 85 penalty minutes to the Steelheads' 26 penalty minutes. Head Coach Marty Raymond got into the action as well, receiving a bench minor for unsportsmanlike conduct and a game misconduct.

Idaho took a 2-0 lead on their first two shots of the game. C Tyler Spurgeon opened the scoring at 3:14, while LW Evan Barlow scored just a minute later for a 2-0 Steelheads advantage. The Steelheads controlled much of the play, out-shooting the Condors 13-6 in the opening frame.

In the second period, the Condors came to life, out-shooting Idaho 16-4 to begin the frame. Helped by five consecutive power plays, the Condors made it 2-1 when F Mathieu Aubin scored with the Condors on a 5-on-3 advantage at 5:49 of the second period. F Andrew Ianiero and D Eric Regan picked up the assists. The Condors tied it at two on RW Nick Kemp's fourth goal of the season at 7:44 of the middle frame. LW Shawn Weller and D Mark Mitera earned the assists. But Idaho took a 3-2 lead on C Kevin DeVirgilio's power play goal with 4:32 to play in the second period. By period's end, the Steelheads had matched the Condors' 16 shots and led overall 29-22. After two periods, a modest 34 minutes in penalties were called.

The final period of regulation saw tempers flare and penalties begin to pile up. Idaho grabbed a 4-2 lead just 28 seconds into the period on C Mark Flichel's power play tally. But the Condors once again showed some fight, cutting it to a 4-3 lead on LW Ryan Donally's third goal of the season with 4:11 left in regulation. C Maxime Macenauer earned the lone assists, weaving his way through the defense before centering a pass to Donnally. But that is as close as the Condors would get. A late penalty called against the Condors led to continuous shoving matches in the game's final three minutes. Weller and F Mark McCutcheon squared off in the only fight of the game, but D Chris Brooks, RW Erick Lizon also received 10-minute misconducts. Barlow and Devergilio tacked on power play goals to make it 6-3. Barlow finished the game with two goals and two assists. Former Condors forward Mark Derlago had four assists.

NOTES FROM THE NEST

C Adam Naglich snapped his four-game point streak (3g-3a)... The 111 combined penalty minutes topped the previous high of 90 penalty minutes, set on Nov. 20 vs. Alaska... Idaho went 5-for-12 on the power play, while Bakersfield went 1-for-6. It was the most power play opportunities against the Condors all season... This is just the first of seven meetings between these two teams... Three stars: 1. Evan Barlow (IDH); 2. Mark Derlago (IDH); 3. Ryan Donnally (BAK).

ON THE DOCKET:

The Condors return to action against the Idaho Steelheads on Saturday, Jan. 30. Spider-Man will be in the house to meet fans and pose for pictures in the Condors photo booth, sponsored by My 45, 106.1 KRAB Radio and 3-Way Automotive Group. Also on Saturday, everyone at the game will get a Condors Real Heroes poster.

GET TICKETS:

Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is regularly 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), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back.

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