ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Fight Till the End in 2-1 Loss in Las Vegas

Published on March 20, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


LAS VEGAS - The Bakersfield Condors (21-42-2-3, 47pts) tied the game up early in the third period, but F Chris Francis and the Las Vegas Wranglers (33-29-2-3, 71pts) found the eventual game-winner minutes later and won 2-1 on Tuesday night at Orleans Arena.

Las Vegas got on the board first as D Marc Cantin's shot from the left point was deflected in front by F Adam Hughesman for a 1-0 lead at 2:25 of the opening period. The Condors received two power plays in the first period, but could not convert up a man. Bakersfield outshot Las Vegas 11-10, but found themselves down by a goal entering the intermission.

Neither team was able to find any offense in the second period as it went scoreless. The Wranglers were unsuccessful on their lone power play opportunity, but did outshoot Bakersfield 8-6, four of those shots coming on the power play.

Bakersfield knotted the game at 1-1, 3:38 into the third period, as C Nicholas Tremblay potted a rebound off a D Chris Haltigin shot past Wranglers G Mitch O'Keefe. However, just minutes later Las Vegas took the lead for good as F Chris Francis blistered a slap shot through traffic that found the back of the net at 5:23 to put the Wranglers back in front at 2-1. The Condors pulled Stewart with 1:30 remaining in the period, but could not find the extra attacker tying tally and fell by the 2-1 margin.

Condors droppings:

D Erik Burgdoerfer sits three games shy of becoming the fourth Condor defenseman to reach 200 games played with Bakersfield... F Brett Lyon picked up his 16th fighting major as a Condor in the first period. His fourth fight in the last three games... C Nicholas Tremblay's goal was his 15th in 25 games... With the loss the Condors were eliminated from post-season contention... Condors scratches: F Shawn Skelly, D Dale Warkentin, F Francis Verreault, D Ryan Annesley... Shots on goal: BAK- 24, LV - 26 ... Power plays: BAK - 0/3, LV - 0/3 .. Three Stars: 1. Francis (LV), 2. O'Keefe (LV), 3. Hughesman (LV)

Mohawk Giveaway this Friday

The team returns home to help you show your crazy support for Condorstown on Friday, Mar. 22 when they host the Wranglers for Mohawk Giveaway Night, sponsored by My 45, Kelly 95.3 and Cal Water. The first 2,000 fans 17 and under will get a Condors Mohawk - it's easier to slip on these stylish mohawks than it is to shave your head and imprint the Condors logo on your scalp!

Tune in to all the action on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM, www.foxsports970am.com or on America One. "Condors Countdown" starts 15 minutes before the dro p of the puck. As a reminder, due to March Madness coverage all day Thursday on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM, "Condors Insider" will not be heard this week. The show will return to its regular time next Thursday, Mar. 28, from 6 - 7 p.m.

EARN A DOLLAR-A-DAY IN FREE MERCHANDISE

Renew your season tickets today and take advantage of great benefits, such as the dollar-a-day merch credit! Call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) and speak with your ticket representative, or visit the ST renewal page on the website.

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