Condors Power-Play Goals Streak Reaches 18 Games
January 2, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors ran their consecutive games with a power- play goal streak to 18 this past week, but struggled on the road in Idaho, going 0-2-1. The Condors lost 5-3 Thursday, 4-3 in a shootout Friday, and 5-3 Saturday. They are 16-10-3 on the season, and their 35 points has them just six points out of first place in the Pacific Division.
The Condors open 2007 with a 7:05 p.m. game in Las Vegas on Friday, January 5th, and then return to The Nest this Saturday, January 6, 2007, and it's Backpack Giveaway.
Overall Record: 16-10-3 (35 points)
Last Week: 0-2-1
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Friday, Jan. 5 @ Las Vegas (7:05 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 6 vs Victoria (7 p.m.)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Thursday, Dec. 28:
CONDORS 3 @ Idaho 5 (Attendance: 4,376)
Bakersfield led 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2, but gave up three goals in the third period and lost to the Steelheads. Brett Lutes had a goal and two assists.
Friday, Dec. 29:
CONDORS 3 @ Idaho 4 SO (Attendance: 4,445)
The Condors tied it up late when Lutes scored with just 2:58 remaining, but fell in the shootout. Todd Griffith scored his eighth goal in the last five games.
Saturday, Dec. 30:
CONDORS 3 @ Idaho 5 (Attendance: 4,709)
Bakersfield spotted the Steelheads a 5-1 lead after two periods, rallied with two goals in the third, but fell short again in Boise. Scott Balan had his first goal of the season and an assist.
PLAYER NOTES:
Joel Irving has a six-game points streak, and nine points (3g, 6a) during that span
Griffith has eight goals in his last seven games
David Kudelka was activated from the 30-day IR on Thursday, Dec. 28
Kevin Truelson was placed on the 3-day IR on Thursday, Dec. 28
Shawn Thompson was activated from the 7-day IR on Friday, Dec. 29
Andrew Oke was placed on the 7-day IR on Friday, Dec. 29
Scott Borders remains on the 30-day IR
TEAM NOTES:
The Condors are 9-6-0 at home this season
The Condors are 7-4-3 on the road this season
The Condors have scored at least one power-play goal in 18 straight games and have 29 power-play goals during that span
The Condors are 14-5-0 when scoring the first goal, including 6-2-0 on the road
The Condors are 11-3-0 when they lead after the first period, including 5-0-0 on the road
The Condors are 11-4-0 when they lead after the second period, including 4-1-0 on the road
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The Condors return to The Nest on January 6, 2007, and it's Backpack Giveaway. The first 2,000 children, 12 & under, will receive a Condors backpack courtesy of Telemundo-11 and Goodwill Industries.
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 - 88,086 Total Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - 5,872 Average Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - Overall Penalty Killing 85.2% (7th)
Bakersfield - Home Penalty Killing 86.7% (T-4th)
Griffith - 16 goals (2nd among rookies)
Griffith - 27 points (4th among rookies)
Josh Liebenow/Sean Venedam - 3 Game- winning goals (T-7th)
Griffith/Andrew Ianiero/Kevin St. Jacques - 2 Shootout goals (T-3rd)
Jamie Hodson - 12 Wins (T- 5th)
Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through 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 at 324-PUCK (7825).
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