Condors Heat Up and Even Series at 2-2
April 16, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Condors hosted 7,219 on Friday night in The Nest for Game 3, the largest crowd in Condors playoff history, to spark a 4-2 victory before heading to Fresno for Game 4. The spark turned into a fire as they lit up the Falcons 6-2 on Sunday night, thanks to a stellar performance from Kevin St. Jacques, who tallied a hat trick and six points, both Condors playoff records. The record setting performance helped the Condors to their second win in a row and tied the series at two games apiece.
St. Jacques six-point night was the most points by a single player in the ECHL postseason since May 10, 2000, when Louisiana's John Spoltore registered a goal and five assists against Greenville. He is now the all-time Condors playoff leader in games played (23), most points (25), goals (9), power play goals (4) and is tied for first in game winning goals (2). He also ranks second all-time with 16 assists, trailing Sean Venedam whose assist last night gave him 17.
The Condors battle the Falcons in Fresno tonight in the Game 5 of the series at 7:30 p.m at the Save Mart Center, where the teams have split a pair of games. With the Condors win last night, they guaranteed the series with go at least to Game 6, which will be in The Nest this Thursday, April 19. Pending the outcome of the games tonight and Thursday, the Condors could host a winner-take-all game 7 this Friday, April 20. Tickets for Games 6 and 7 went on sale today at 10 a.m. Both homes games will have a start time of 7 p.m., doors will open at 6 p.m.
Overall Playoff Record: 2-2
Last Week: 2-2
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Kelly Cup Playoffs - Round One
Game 5 - Tonight, April 16 @ Fresno (7:30 p.m.)
Game 6 - Thursday, April 19 vs. Fresno (7 p.m.)
Game 7 - Friday, April 20 vs. Fresno (7 p.m.) (If nec.)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Tuesday, April 10:
CONDORS 3 vs. Fresno 7 (Attendance: 4,209)
Fresno jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and led 3- 1 early in the third. The Condors battled back to tie the game on a pair of Josh Liebenow goals early in the final period, but the Falcons exploded for four consecutive goals to take the win and steal home-ice from the Condors.
Thursday, April 12:
CONDORS 3 @ Fresno 9 (Attendance: 2,551)
The Falcons started hot right from the get-go, scoring five consecutive goals over the first and second period. Steve Rodberg put the Condors on the board at 7:24 in the second, but the Condors were never able to battle back from the large deficit. The Falcons set an ECHL record for eight power play goals in the game. Andrew Ianiero had two goals for the Condors.
Friday, April 13:
CONDORS 4 vs. Fresno 2 (Attendance: 7,219)
After two tough losses, the Condors returned to The Nest for some home cookin' in front of 7,219, the largest playoff crowd in team history. The fans stood and cheered from the first drop of the puck, and were rewarded when David Kudelka tallied his first goal of the post-season just 48 seconds in. Following his lead, Kevin St. Jacques sent one home during a power play at 9:51 to give the Condors a 2-0 advantage after the first period. Both teams scored once in the second, setting up an exciting third period. With under a minute left and the score still 3-2 Condors, and Bakersfield down a man, Fresno pulled their goalie for an extra skater and a six-on-four advantage. After Mike Hofstrand got the puck out of the defensive zone, Kudelka was able to send a clearing drive down the ice and into the empty net to clinch the win.
Sunday, April 15:
Condors 6 @ Fresno 2 (Attendance: 3,366)
The Condors started Game 4 just as they ended Game 3, by dominating the Falcons at both ends of the ice. Kevin St. Jacques opened the scoring early with a power play goal at 4:45 of the first, and the Condors never looked back. Sean Venedam, Josh Liebenow and Alexandre Bolduc also tallied goals in the win.
PLAYER AND TEAM PLAYOFF NOTES:
Kevin St. Jacques leads the team with eight points (4g, 4a)
Brett Lutes leads the team with five assists
Alex Rogosheske remains on the 3-day IR, eligible to be activated today
Steve Gillen remains on the 7-day IR, eligible to be activated April 20
Todd Griffith remains on the 30-day IR and was eligible to be activated April 12
Bakersfield has out shot the Falcons 140-71 in Games 2-4
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Game 5 is on the road in Fresno, tonight at 7:30 p.m. The series will return to Bakersfield for Game 6 on Thursday, April 19, as KGET-TV 17 and Goodwill Industries present Rally Towel Giveaway where all fans will receive a Condors rally towel. If needed, a winner-take-all Game 7 would be Friday, April 20, at The Nest and all fans in attendance will receive a glow shaker, again courtesy of KGET-TV 17 and Goodwill Industries. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
BROADCAST INFO:
You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens calling all the action. Most games are also available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Additionally, all home playoff games will be televised lived on Bright House Networks, channel 21. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).
LEAGUE LEADERS:
Overall Playoff Attendance - 11,428 (2nd)
Average Playoff Attendance - 5,714 (2nd)
Playoff Goals Scored - 16 (T-4th)
Playoff Overall Penalty Killing - 87.5% (8th)
Playoff Home Power Play - 23.5% (4th)
Kevin St. Jacques - Eight Points - (T-3rd)
Rejean Beachemin - 2 Wins (T-2nd)
Individual game tickets are now 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 www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.
Playoff group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324- PUCK (7825).
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