Condors Hook Salmon Kings In Overtime, 4-3
Published on January 23, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors (24-10-2-1, 51 points) knocked off the Victoria Salmon Kings (23-15-4-0, 50 points) 4-3 in overtime in front of 5,910 fans at Rabobank Arena Friday night. D Mark Mitera netted the winner in overtime and F Stephane Goulet tied the game at three in the final 48 seconds of regulation to extend his point streak to a season-high 12 games.
Bakersfield was the first to light the lamp in a high-tempo opening frame. C Adam Naglich ripped home his fifth of the season at 4:47, shorthanded, to give the Condors the 1-0 advantage. Victoria tied it up at 6:35, with C Adam Taylor pouncing on a loose puck in front of the net. The Condors regained the advantage later, though, with RW Ryan Menei notching his ninth of the year by banging in a rebound at 9:39. The two clubs both had 12 shots in the period.
Victoria tied it up with the only tally of the middle stanza. F Andy Brandt fired a wrister through Condors G Timo Pielmeier at 4:12 to make it 2-2. The Condors pelted Salmon Kings G David Shantz with 14 shots in the period, and led 26-21 through 40 minutes of play.
The game turned defensive in the third period with neither team budging until late in the frame. D Brandon Roach punched home a rebound with just 2:48 left in the third period to make it a 3-2 Salmon Kings lead. But just like they did on Saturday, the Condors pulled Pielmeier for an extra-attacker and the gamble paid off. A fortuitous bounce off of the linesman's skate led to a 2-on-1. Naglich made a perfect feed across to Goulet, who banged the puck past Shantz for his 15th goal of the season with less than 48 seconds to play in the final period of regulation. After 60 minutes of play, the Condors led in shots 33-25.
As the teams appeared destined for their second straight shootout, Mitera had other intentions. After a crisp pass across the blueline from D Eric Regan, Mitera fired a shot from the point that tipped off a Salmon Kings defender and past Shantz with 1:09 left in overtime.
NOTES FROM THE NEST
During his 12-game point streak, F Stephane Goulet has 10 goals and eight assists... The Condors have nine shorthanded goals (t-3rd, ECHL) on the season... RW Ryan Menei extended his goal streak to three games... Five out of the last seven games have gone to overtime. Bakersfield is 4-1 in those games... The Condors out-shot Victoria 36-27... Three stars: 1. Adam Naglich (BAK); 2. Maxime Macenauer (BAK); 3. Stephane Goulet (BAK).
ON THE DOCKET:
The Condors host the Victoria Salmon Kings again on Saturday before heading up to Stockton to take on the Thunder on Sunday. Saturday marks the return of
the ZOOperstars to Condorstown, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, 101.5 KGFM and Mercy & Memorial Hospitals. The 10-foot tall inflatable animal/athlete mascots are a Bakersfield favorite and this year will be represented by Bobby Orrangutang, Peyton Manatee, Derek Cheetah, Ken Giraffey Jr., Shaquille O'Seal and Tiger Woodschuck.
Sunday's game from Stockton Arena begins at 4 p.m. Due to a conflict with the NFC Playoff Game on Sunday on ESPN Radio, the game in Stockton will be broadcast on ESPN's sister station, KERN 1180. Tune in for Condors Countdown starting at 3:45 p.m.
All other games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and www.espnbakersfield.com. Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com.
GET TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is regularly 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 www.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), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back.
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