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Condors Gaining Momentum, Finish Week 2-1

March 25, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


5-1-1 in Last Seven Games Includes Road Win in Idaho

Last Week
Wednesday, March 20 Attendance: 3,854
Big Comeback Over Sabercats

The Condors took an early 2-0 lead in this game, thanks to a pair from Jason Firth, which included a highlight-reel shorthanded goal worthy of SportsCenter. But Tacoma stormed back to tie the game 2-2 after the first. In the second, there was more from the Sabercats, who added another pair of goals for the 4-2 lead after 40 minutes. The third period was all Condors, however. Jeff Goldie made it 4-3, and Firth netted his third on the night to tie the game. Aaron Brand scored the game winner, and Mark Edmundson's empty net goal sent the Sabercats spinning by handing them a 6-4 loss. The Condors scored four times in the final 8:39 of play.

Friday, March 22
Idaho Picks Up Solid Win on Friday

The two teams came out hard to start the two-game set in Idaho on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, the Steelheads erupted for three goals in the first eight minutes of the second frame. The Condors settled down after that, but couldn't get on the scoreboard. With their recent third period rallies in mind, Bakersfield showed life in the final stanza when John Vary blasted home his 9th on the power play to make the score 3-1. It's as close as the Condors would get, despite 15 third period shots. Idaho added an empty net goal to take the 4-1 win and snap the Condors five game unbeaten streak.

Saturday, March 23
Condors Strong, Upset Steelheads 5-3

Bakersfield got back on the winning track on Saturday, by handing the Steelheads a rare home loss. The Condors, behind goals from Jeff Goldie, Ryan Foster and Aaron Brand, jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Idaho came back strong, though, netting three straight goals to tie the game up and get the crowd back into it. Paul Rosebush silenced the Steelheads fans, however, and burst the Idaho bubble with his 19th of the season, less than four minutes after the game was tied up in the second period. He buried a nice feed from Jason Ralph for the eventual game winner. Luciano Caravaggio held Idaho off the board in the final frame, and Foster added an empty net goal for the 5-3 win. The loss was just the sixth all season on home ice for the Steelheads.

This Week
The Condors host the Colorado Gold Kings on Tuesday night, in a 7:00pm match at Centennial Garden. Tuesday's game is KERN 1410 and Grocery Outlet Help for the Homeless Night, as any fan bringing two canned food items will receive a complimentary ticket to the game. Fan can redeem food in advance at Grocery Outlet at 3917 Buck Owens Boulevard or the Condors Closet, across from Centennial Garden. It's also a D.A.R.E. Night, with all students graduating from the D.A.R.E. program receiving free admission.

Friday's game brings the San Diego Gulls into town for the final meeting between the two rivals before the post season. The Rug Rats will entertain the crowd, appearing courtesy of Time Warner Cable and 101.5 KGFM.

On Saturday, the Condors wrap up their week on the road, with the final meeting of the year against the Long Beach Ice Dogs. It is also the final game during the regular season against the Southern Division. Game time is 7:00pm. All games can be heard on KGEO AM 1230, with "Condors Countdown" commencing 15 minutes prior to game time.

Condors Notes

· Jeff Goldie recorded the 100th assist of his career on Saturday night. The winger leads the Condors in goals, with 29, and has already established personal highs in goals and points this season.
· Jason Firth recorded the Condors only hat trick this season on Wednesday night.
· The Condors are 15-14, with three games remaining on the schedule against the Northern Division. Their win in Idaho on Saturday gives them a 7-9 record on the road against the North.
· After scoring just one empty net goal all season, the Condors have two in their last three games. They have allowed only two empty netters all season, including Idaho's on Friday.
· The Condors surpassed their win total from a year ago, with their 27th of the season on Saturday night.
· The Condors are now 5-1-1 in their last seven games, including three third period comebacks.

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