Condors Preview: Pacific Division Semifinals - Game Three
Published on April 15, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Series Recap
GAME 2: ICE DOGS 5, CONDORS 4
Dave Bonk scored the game's first goal just 2:22 into the game to give the Condors a 1-0 lead before Long Beach jumped out for four unanswered goals in the first period. Ash Goldie, Mike Vellinga, Cory Urquhart and Mac Faulkner all scored in the opening frame as the Ice Dogs took a 4-1 lead into the first intermission. Condors goals by Bonk and Mathieu Brunelle cut the Bakersfield deficit to 4-3 entering the third period, but a wrist shot by Long Beach's Michael Lambert extended the Ice Dogs lead back to two with over 11 minutes remaining in the game. Josh Liebenow made it a one-goal game for the Condor with 55 seconds left, but Lambert's goal would prove to be the game-winner.
GAME 1: CONDORS 3, ICE DOGS 1
Mathieu Brunelle's second period goal would prove to be the game winner as the Bakersfield Condors captured Game One of their best-of-seven Kelly Cup Pacific Division Semifinal series over the Long Beach Ice Dogs by a score of 3-1 in front of 4,437 fans at the Rabobank Arena. Long Beach's Sean McAslan scored Long Beach's only goal in the first period with a wrist shot from the top of the slot. Condor forward Mike Hofstrand tied the game on the power play in the opening seconds of the second period. Brunelle pushed a backhand shot through the legs of Long Beach goaltender Greg Hewitt to give Bakersfield a 2-1 lead heading into the third. Condor defenseman Steve Howard added an insurance goal with a wrister from the left point for the game's final score of 3-1. Munce picked up the victory with 23 saves on 24 shots.
CONDORS NOTES: Brad Mehalko returns from his one-game suspension this evening for Game Three. The Condors were unable to capitalize on the power play in Game Two, going 0-for-12 on the man advantaage. Last night's loss snapped a nine-game home winning streak for Bakersfield.
ICE DOGS NOTES: Christian Larrivee has assisted on three goals in two playoff games this season. Marco Rosa assisted on a goal in his return from the 30-Day Injured Reserve.
Regular Season Team Leaders
BAKERSFIELD
« Kevin St. Jacques: 25g, 36a - 61 pts.
« Sean Venedam: 29g, 21a - 50 pts.
« Kevin Truelson: 11g, 36a - 47 pts.
« Ryan Munce: 30-18-5, 2.78 GAA, .919 SV%, 2 SHO
LONG BEACH
« Christian Larrivee: 23g, 40a - 63 pts.
« Sean McAslan: 28g, 28a - 56 pts.
« Steeve Villeneuve: 10g, 35a - 45 pts.
« Greg Hewitt: 17-14-6, 2.95 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SHO
« Jaroslav Halak: 11-4-2, 2.05 GAA, .932 SV%, 2 SHO
Game Three takes place tonight at the Long Beach Arena at 7:00pm. Game Four will be Sunday at 5:00pm in Long Beach with Game 5 to follow on Wednesday, April 19th, at 7:00pm.
Playoff ticket packages are now available including the Condors Playoff Family Pack, which includes: 1 game ticket, 1 hot dog, 1 soda and 1 Nightly Note for all first-round playoff games starting for as low as $36 Also, fans may purchase tickets for all prospective playoff games in advance. For more information, contact the Condors office at 324- PUCK (7825).
SCHEDULE (all times PST):
Game 1 @ Bakersfield
Tue., April 11 - Rabobank Arena: 3-1 W
Game 2 @ Bakersfield
Fri., April 14 (7:00pm) - Rabobank Arena: 5-4 L
Game 3 @ Long Beach
Sat., April 15 (7:00pm) - Long Beach Arena
Game 4 @ Long Beach
Sun., April 16 (5:00pm) - Long Beach Arena
Game 5 @ Long Beach
Wed., April 19 (7:00pm) - Long Beach Arena
*Game 6 @ Bakersfield
Fri., April 21 (7:00pm) - Rabobank Arena
*Game 7 @ Bakersfield
Sat., April 22 (7:00pm) - Rabobank Arena
* - if necessary
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