Condors Gain Point, Rally from 2-0 Down
Published on February 28, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
The Bakersfield Condors (28-16-9, 65pts) erased a two-goal deficit and secured a point in a 3-2 shootout loss at the hands of the Coachella Valley Firebirds (28-19-5, 61pts) on Saturday.
Coachella Valley scored twice in the first, including on the opening shift, to take a 2-0 lead after twenty minutes.
James Hamblin (21st) matched his career high for goals, snapping home a power-play marker at 14:27 of the second from Cam Dineen and Quinn Hutson to make it a 2-1 game.
Isaac Howard (14th) redirected a shot pass to tie the game at 4:18 of the third period. Bakersfield went on to outshoot Coachella Valley 15-2 in the period, holding the Firebirds shotless for the first 18 minutes of the frame.
After a scoreless overtime, Coachella Valley converted on two of its opportunities in the shootout to secure the extra point. The Condors are now 1-1 in shootouts this season.
Hamblin has 22 points (13g-9a) in his last 22 games. He is tied for third in goals in the AHL since January 1.
The Condors finished the season series against Coachella Valley with a 6-1-1 record.
Alec Regula was recalled from his conditioning loan earlier in the day by Edmonton.
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The Condors end the road trip in Ontario tomorrow at 3 p.m. Bakersfield's next home game is Field Trip Day against Colorado on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
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