ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Hold Onto First Place; Welcome Back Pogge

Published on November 9, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors compiled a 2-1-0-0 week with a three-game series against the Las Vegas Wranglers last week. The action included a 4-2 win over the Wranglers on home ice Saturday night. At 6-5-0-0 with 12 points in the standings, Bakersfield is tied with Ontario for first place in the Pacific Division. The entire division is separated by just two points from top to bottom.

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):

Tuesday, Nov. 10 vs. Stockton (7 p.m.)

Friday, Nov. 13 @ Alaska (8:15 p.m.)

Saturday, Nov. 14 @ Alaska (8:15 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):

Thursday, Nov. 5

Condors 4 vs. LAS VEGAS 1

The Condors scored three times in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and skated to a 4-1 victory in Las Vegas. RW Dan Sexton, F Andrew Ianiero, D John de Gray (right) and C MacGregor Sharp all lit the lamp for Bakersfield, while outshooting the Wranglers 40-21 in the contest. G Timo Pielmeier stopped 20 shots for the victory between the pipes.

Friday, Nov. 6

LAS VEGAS 2 vs. Condors 1

Bakersfield fell behind 2-0, surrendering a late goal in the first and an early goal in the second, and couldn't make up ground, dropping a 2-1 decision on Friday. RW Dan Sexton scored for Bakersfield in the closing minutes of the middle frame to cut into the lead, but Wranglers G Michael Ouzas made it stick, stopping 37 shots in the game.

Saturday, Nov. 7

CONDORS 4 vs. Las Vegas 2

Attendance: 5,368

RW Dan Sexton scored for the third straight game, snapping a 2-2 tie with less than five minutes remaining in regulation, and added an insurance tally as well, helping carry the Condors to a 4-2 triumph on Saturday on home ice. LW Kyle Calder scored twice as well, erasing a pair of one-goal Wranglers leads. G Timo Pielmeier stopped 28 shots in the win.

POGGE RETURNS

The Anaheim Ducks today reassigned G Justin Pogge to the Condors. Pogge, 23, has been in the National Hockey League with the Ducks since Oct. 26, when he was recalled for the second time this season. The fourth-year netminder did not appear in a game with the Ducks on his recall.

With Bakersfield, Pogge is 2-1-0 with a 2.10 goals against average and a.923 save percentage, which ranks 5th in the ECHL. He turned in a shutout on Opening Night with the Condors on Oct. 16, a 5-0 victory over the Ontario Reign.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES: RW Dan Sexton scored in all three games last week, including two on Saturday and had two game winning goals in the process. He leads the team with eight tallies and 16 points, is tied for 1st in the ECHL in rookie scoring and tied for 4th overall. The Condors held the Wranglers power play to just one goal on 18 opportunities in the series. At 85.5% efficiency, Bakersfield's penalty kill is ranked 6th in the ECHL. D Mark Mitera was reassigned to the Condors on Saturday and made his Bakersfield debut that night. He was a +2 on the evening. G Timo Pielmeier has lowered his goals against average to 3.02 and raised his save percentage to.888, after an inauspicious professional debut in which he surrendered seven goals on 19 shots in just 40 minutes. Since then, he has put up a 2.30 GAA and a.914 save pct. Those numbers would rank 5th (GAA) and 8th (SV%), respectively, in the ECHL. 1st place through 7th place in the National Conference is separated by just seven points in the standings. The Condors currently rank 3rd in the conference, behind Idaho and Alaska, who are 1st and 2nd in the West.

ON THE DOCKET:

The Condors host the Stockton Thunder on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. That night is Warm Families Coat Collection Night, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, 106.1 KRAB Radio and Direct Buy. Any fan who donates a new or gently used coat can purchase a ticket for just $1.

Plus, the Condors are honoring the Armed Forces with Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday. All personnel can present their official military identification at the Rabobank Arena box office to receive 2-for-1 admission for the game.

The team then hits the road for the first meetings of the season against the Alaska Aces, with a two-game series on Friday and Saturday night. Both games start at 8:15 p.m. (PDT). November then wraps up with six home games over the span of 11 days, including Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday, Nov. 28 against the Wranglers. Click here for the complete schedule of games and promotions.

All Condors games can be heard live on ESPN 1230, or through live streaming on B2 Networks and www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Log on to www.espnbakersfield.com or www.bakersfieldcondors.com to listen from the drop of the puck.

MEET THE OWNER:

Prior to the Condors game on Tuesday, season ticket holders are welcome to attend a question and answer session with Condors Owner Jonathan Fleisig in "The Space Between" concourse dining room, at 5 p.m. Fans will have the chance to speak with Mr. Fleisig and ask questions during an open forum. Enter through the main doors of Rabobank Arena.

GET TICKETS:

Individual game tickets are 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 1-800-745-3000, 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).

CONDORS LEAGUE LEADERS:

RW Dan Sexton - 16 points (t-4th, overall; t-1st, rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - 8 goals (t-4th, overall; t-1st, rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - 8 assists (t-1st, rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - 51 shots (2nd, overall, 1st, rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - +6 (t-3rd, rookies)

C MacGregor Sharp (right) - 13 points (t-15th, overall; 3rd, rookies)

D Eric Regan - 9 points (4th, defensemen)

D Sasha Pokulok - 5 goals (t-1st, defensemen)

D Stu Bickel - 7 assists (t-4th, defensemen; t-3rd, rookies)

D Stu Bickel - +6 (t-3rd, rookies)

G Timo Pielmeier - 457 minutes (3rd, overall)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points- RW Dan Sexton (16)

Goals- RW Dan Sexton (8)

Assists- C MacGregor Sharp/LW Shawn Weller (9)

PIM- D Shaun Fisher (26)

Plus/Minus- D Stu Bickel/RW Dan Sexton (+6)

GAA- G Justin Pogge (2.10)

Save Percentage- (.923)

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