Condors hold back Reign, 5-3
February 14, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - G Yutaka Fukufuji made 42 saves and the Bakersfield Condors received timely goals in a 5-3 victory against the Ontario Reign before 5,525 fans at Rabobank Arena on Friday night.
The Condors (18-27-6, 42pts) and Reign exchanged first period tallies, with RW Mike Wirll getting the scoring started 6:33 into the game with his 11th of the season. Ontario (25-19-4, 54pts) tied it on the power play with RW Jon Rheault potting his 11th of the season at 9:53. F Matt Pope notched his 28th of the year to regain the lead on the power play at 12:56, only to have the Reign answer again. D Shawn Germain scored shorthanded to make it 2-2 at the end of one frame. Bakersfield led in shots, 12-8, in the period.
Bakersfield pushed back in front early in the period, with Wirll netting his second of the night just 4:39 into the frame. The Reign had the edge in shots in the period, but watched the Condors put two more home. RW Chad Painchaud notched two in the middle frame, his 13th of the season at 13:03 (on Friday the 13th, no less), and his 14th with just 15 seconds left, shorhanded, to make it 5-2.
Ontario tried to cut away at the Condors lead and scored an early power play tally in the final period to make it a two-goal game, but Fukufuji shut the door after that. The Condors netminder stopped 36 of 37 Reign shots over the final two periods, and 42 of 45 overall, to make the lead hold. It was his seventh consecutive start between the pipes and his fourth win in his last five outings. Tonight's win was the third in a row on home ice for the Condors, and fourth of their last five overall.
Notes from the Nest:
Bakersfield will be welcoming back D Andrew Thomas, who has been returned by the Iowa Chops (AHL). In 20 games with the Chops, who recalled him on Nov. 17, Thomas had four assists. He is expected to join Bakersfield on their upcoming road trip.
The Condors head back out on the road for a three game trip that takes them to Stockton Saturday night (7:30 p.m.) and Utah on Monday and Wednesday (both 6:05 p.m. Pacific).
They return home for Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon Weekend, with two afternoon games against the Victoria Salmon Kings. Saturday, Feb. 21 the Veggie Tales come to town, sponsored by Pirate 93.1 and DMW Industries Inc., with a special appearance by Bakersfield native and NY Giants QB David Carr, who will give a motivational speech after the game. The puck drops at noon. On Sunday at 2 p.m. is the conclusion of the Hockey-Thon, sponsored by KBAK-29, KUZZ 107.9 and Bakersfield Californian. Don't miss the Condors Alumni vs. West Coast All-Stars Alumni Game at noon. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.
All Condors games are broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com, and be sure to tune in 15 minutes early for Condors Countdown.
Get Tickets:
Individual game tickets 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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