Condors fall to Falcons, 5-2
November 9, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - G Michael Ouzas stopped 36 shots to lead the Fresno Falcons to a 5-2 win over the Bakersfield Condors before 7,146 fans at Rabobank Arena Saturday night. Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Jason Lezak was in attendance for the game and Olympic jersey auction.
The Falcons (6-3-0, 12pts) got on the board first, spoiling the Bakersfield debut of G Ryan Nie with a tally by RW Matt Stefanishion at 9:50. The Condors (2-6-1, 5pts) picked up the momentum in the latter stages of the frame and ended up outshooting Fresno 12-9 in the period. Ouzas was perfect through 20 minutes.
Bakersfield bounced back in the second and took the lead when F Matt Pope scored twice in the span of just 19 seconds. The tallies gave him five goals on the season, tied for second on the club, and eight points, which leads the team. The lead wouldn't last, however, as just 1:30 later F Oren Eizenman scored unassisted to tie the game. LW Jarrett Konkle netted a power play goal with 4:59 left in the period to make it 3-2 after two.
Fresno added two more in the final frame to account for the final 5-2 score. They scored on the power play at 1:48 of the third, and an empty net goal in the final minute sealed the win. Nie stopped 20 of 24 shots in the loss.
Jersey Auction raises $23,325_____
After the game, the Condors auctioned off their game-worn Olympic Jerseys to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. The auction brought in a total of $23,325, with D Scotty Balan's jersey bringing in a nightly high of $2,500. Californian Olympic swimming hero Jason Lezak was in attendance to take photos and sign autographs with fans, and had a personalized Olympic Condors jersey auctioned off as well, which went for $2,100.
Five jerseys were also raffled off to fans in attendance.
Notes from the Nest
The Project Warm Families Coat Collection, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, 98.5 The Fox and Direct Buy, is set for Monday, when the Condors host the Las Vegas Wranglers. Any fan who brings a new or gently used coat can get in for just $1.
Also, with Veteran's Day the following day, the Condors have a special offer to all members of the armed forces with 2-for-1 tickets by showing a military ID at the box office. Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m.
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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