Condors Notch Another Home Win, Then Take Four Of Six Points In Alaska
March 5, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors notched another victory against the Phoenix RoadRunners Tuesday at home before starting their nine-game road trip in fine fashion, earning four of a possible six points in Alaska. All four games last week ended in a shootout or overtime, as the Condors went 2-0-2 in the process.
The Condors battled the RoadRunners Tuesday night, taking a 5-4 shootout victory before heading up north for a big three-game series against the Alaska Aces, who boast the best record in the ECHL. Bakersfield trailed in all three games against the Aces, but fought back each time to force the extra session. On Friday, the Condors rallied late to force a shootout, but ultimately fell 3-2. Saturday proved to be very similar, as Bakersfield again rallied late to send the game into the shootout, but fell 5-4. On Sunday, the Condors erased an early 2-0 deficit, but this time finished off the Aces, beating them 3-2 in overtime. The Condors are 33-13-10 on the season, including 20-7-2 at The Nest. The Condors match-up with the Utah Grizzlies on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday this week as they continue their nine-game road trip. All games in Utah will begin at 6:05 p.m. (PST).
Overall Record: 33-13-10 (76 points)
Pacific Division: 2nd
National Conference: 3rd
Last Week: 2-0-2
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Wednesday, March 7 @ Utah (6:05 p.m. PST)
Friday, March 9 @ Utah (6:05 p.m. PST)
Saturday, March 10 @ Utah (6:05 p.m. PST)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Tuesday, Feb. 27:
CONDORS 5 vs. Phoenix 4 SO (Attendance: 4,380)
The Condors jumped out with two goals in the first and another half way through the second for a 3-0 lead half way through the game. Phoenix answered back, scoring a goal in the second and three in the third to force the overtime and shootout. In the shootout the Condors scored on four of their five chances to take the win.
Friday, Mar. 2:
CONDORS 2 @ Alaska 3 SO (Attendance: 5,630)
The Condors and Aces flip-flopped goals in the first period with the Aces taking a 2-1 lead after the opening frame. The Aces held the lead until 16:16 in the third when Sean Venedam tied the score and sent the game into overtime where the Condors stood strong, but ultimately fell in the ninth round of the shootout.
Saturday, Mar. 3:
CONDORS 4 @ Alaska 5 SO (Attendance: 5,737)
The Condors overcame deficits of 2-0, 3-1 and 4- 3 to force yet another shootout, but Alaska prevailed in the extra frame once again, 5-4. Bakersfield put home back-to-back goals midway through the third period, only to see the Aces take a 4-3 advantage. Scott Balan, however, had the equalizer with just under three minutes left in regulation to force overtime and another shootout. Alaska again prevailed in the shootout, but it was another hard-fought point for the Condors.
Sunday, Mar. 4:
CONDORS 3 vs. Alaska 2 OT (Attendance: 5,027)
The Aces jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first, but the Condors responded by scoring goals in the second and third period to force the overtime. Brett Lutes put the game away at 2:44 into the extra session to end the Aces 14- game home winning streak.
PLAYER NOTES:
Todd Griffith and Josh Liebenow lead the team with 24 goals
Sean Venedam leads the team with 60 points (23g, 37a)
Tyler Liebel is on the 7-day IR, eligible to come off March 9
Steve Rodberg remains on the 30-day IR, eligible to come off March 19
Andrew Oke remains on the 30-day IR
TEAM NOTES:
The Condors are 9-3-3 on the road when they score first
The Condors are 5-0-3 on the road when they are out-shot by their opponent
The Condors are 8-1-1 on the road when they lead after the first period
The Condors are 7-1-1 on the road when they lead after the second period
The Condors have gone to overtime or a shootout in eight of their last 12 meetings, including four straight and five of the last six on the road.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The Condors return to The Nest on Saturday, March 17 against the Stockton Thunder, as Bright House Networks, 101.5 KGFM and American Business Machines present SpongeBob Squarepants and the St. Patrick's Day Jersey Raffle and Auction. SpongeBob will be live and in-person to entertain the crowd, plus five lucky fans will win special game-worn St. Patrick's Day jerseys, with proceeds from the auction donated to Kern Adult Literacy Council.
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. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).
LEAGUE LEADERS:
Bakersfield - 165,579 Overall Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - 5,710 Average Attendance (4th)
Overall Team Wins - 33 (T-3rd)
Overall Team Points - 76 (3rd)
Overall Team Winning Percentage - 67.9% (3rd)
Team Goals Scored - 215 (T-4th)
Team Overall Penalty Killing - 84.7% (6th)
Team Home Penalty Killing - 85.3% (9th)
Team Overall Power-play - 17.3% (T-8th)
Josh Liebenow - 6 Game- winning goals (T-2nd)
Todd Griffith - 24 Rookie Goals (2nd)
Jamie Hodson - 24 Wins (T-4th)
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.
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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