ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors fall on Field Trip Day against Victoria

Published on November 5, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - G Dave McKee made 45 saves in net for the Bakersfield Condors, but it wasn't enough as the Victoria Salmon Kings picked up a 3-0 win before 8,008 fans at Rabobank Arena Wednesday afternoon. Today's game was the Condors 5th annual Businessperson's Special/Field Trip Day Game.

McKee was the story for the Condors (2-4-1, 5pts), called upon early and often as Victoria (4-6-0, 8pts) went on the attack. He stopped 17 shots in the first frame alone, while Bakersfield managed 10 shots in the scoreless period.

The second period was a shooting gallery as well, with Victoria holding a 17-11 lead in that department. They took the lead on the scoreboard with a power play goal from RW Olivier Labelle at 11:30. The frame ended with the Salmon Kings holding on to the narrow advantage. Despite Victoria's goal, McKee racked up 33 saves through two periods.

Victoria added to their lead at 7:15 of the third period, with the first of the season by RW Sean O'Connor, who finished off a 2-on-1 rush with a perfect shot over McKee. O'Connor's second of the game sailed into the empty net in the final minute, with the Condors goaltender pulled for the extra attacker. Salmon Kings G Jonathan Boutin made 28 saves for his first shutout of the season.

Notes from The Nest:

After a game in Vegas Friday night at 7:30 p.m., the Condors return to the Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice to host the Fresno Falcons on Saturday. Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Jason Lezak will be on hand for Saturday night's game, which will feature the Olympic Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle and Auction, sponsored by Bright House Networks, KUZZ 107.9 and McDonald's. Game-worn Olympic-style specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and everyone in attendance will also have the chance to win one of five to be given away.

Additionally, the Condors will be auctioning off a Jason Lezak Olympics Condors jersey, complete with his name and number on the back, and he will be available for photos and autographs at the Condors Photo Booth, located on the concourse behind section 111.

Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. Saturday's game will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com, and will also be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21 and available On Demand on Ch. 300 starting Sunday.

Individual game tickets are on sale and 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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