ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Lose To Grizzlies in Utah 7-4

Published on March 24, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - The Bakersfield Condors (34-28-4-1, 73pts) failed to get closer to securing a playoff berth, losing to the Utah Grizzlies (31-28-3-5, 70pts) 7-4 at the E-Center on Wednesday night. LW Ryan Kinasewich led the Grizzlies with two goals and an assist.

F Tom May opened the scoring, 1:47 into the game to give Utah a 1-0 lead. F Andrew Ianiero tied the game at one, 3:34 into the first period on his 15th goal of the season. Kinasewich and LW A.J. Perry on the power play scored at 6:07 and 8:17 of the opening frame, respectively, to make it a 3-1 lead for the Grizzlies. Utah led in shots 13-8 after 20 minutes.

The Condors cut it to a 3-2 lead on a goal by RW Erick Lizon at 2:33 of the second period, but Utah tallied the next four goals, including three in the second period. Kinasewich tallied his second of the game with 9:35 left, followed by RW Vlady Nikiforov with 8:37 remaining and LW Lance Galbraith with 5:31 left. G Timo Pielmeier was replaced by G Jeremie Dupont, following Utah's fourth goal. Utah led 6-2 after 40 minutes and 21-19 in shots.

The Grizzlies made it 7-2 at 3:56 of the third period on May's second goal of the game. F Stephane Goulet scored twice, including once on a 5-on-3 power play to cut it to 7-4, but that's as close as the Condors would get. Bakersfield had an opportunity late in the game after being rewarded a five-minute power, but G Mikko Koskinen shut the door to earn his third win of the season.

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Notes from the Nest: G Jeremie Dupont, playing in his first professional game, earned the loss after surrendering the game-winning goal. Dupont became the team-record 50th player to play in game for the Condors this season... C Adam Naglich earned two assists in the game... The Condors out-shot the Grizzlies 35-28... Bakersfield went 1-for-5 on the power play, while Utah finished 2-for-4 on the man-advantage... F Stephane Goulet extended his point streak to five games (5g-4a)...Three Stars: 1. Ryan Kinasewich(UTA); 2. Tom May (UTA); 3. Brock Wilson (UTA).

ON THE DOCKET: The Condors continues their series against the Utah Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday.

Bakersfield returns home on Tuesday, March 30 for Blood Drive Night, presented by My 45 and KUZZ 107.9. Donate blood to Houchin Blood Bank this month and receive $1 admission to the game.

Please note that the Condors Coach's Show will not air this Thursday. It will return on Thursday, April 1 at its regularly scheduled time from 5-6 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1230.

All 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. Group outings and season ticket renewals are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825).

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