Condors Ready to Get Busy
December 27, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Last Week
Monday, CONDORS 4 vs. Idaho 1; attn: 4,773
Bakersfield ran their home record to 10-1-2 by scoring three straight goals en route to a 4-1 triumph over the Idaho Steelheads. Brad Mehalko, Kevin St. Jacques and Likit Andersson each had a goal and an assist and Yutaka Fukufuji made 30 saves in winning his second straight start. The Condors scored three times on the power play while holding the Steelheads to 0-for-6 on the advantage.
Wednesday, Long Beach 3 vs. CONDORS 2; attn: 3,630
The Condors were held to just two goals in the loss to the Ice Dogs, despite outshooting Long Beach 52-24. Chris Madden was outstanding in net, turning aside 50 shots for the win. Long Beach scored three straight goals to erase a 1-0 first period deficit, while Vlad Serov scored both Condors goals. Randy Petruk made 21 saves in the loss.
Sunday, Fresno 3 vs. CONDORS 1; attn: 4,547
Likit Andersson's goal gave the Condors the 1-0 lead, but Fresno dominated the final two periods and stormed back for the 3-1 win. They outshot Bakersfield 26-12 over the final 40 minutes and allowed just two shots on goal after tying the game late in the second period. Dan Tessier scored the game winner on a shorthanded tally and assisted on the third Fresno goal. Randy Petruk stopped 36 shots in the loss.
Where we stand
Despite just two victories in their last 10 games, the Condors still maintain their stranglehold on the West Division with a four-point lead over second place San Diego and a 15-7-4 record overall. Just eight points separates the top seven teams in the division. The Condors are one of just two teams in the West that have a winning record at home and on the road.
What's up this week
Bakersfield has a four-game week, including three at home before embarking on a seven-game road trip. Las Vegas is in town for Harry Potter Night on Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. The first 1,000 kids 12 and under will receive a Harry Potter school folder, courtesy of KLLY 95.3. In addition, anyone coming dressed as Harry Potter can receive 2-for-1 admission.
On New Year's Eve it's the first Tux & Pucks game at Centennial Garden. The Condors invite everyone to get dressed up formally and enjoy a game against division rival Las Vegas, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Condors will be dressing up on the ice with special tuxedo jerseys to be auctioned off after the game, raising money for the United Way. In addition, five of the jerseys will be raffled off, with everyone in admission eligible to win, sponsored by Bright House Networks.
Ring in the New Year with the Condors with a 7:00 p.m. matchup against Las Vegas on January 1st. The first 2,000 adults will get a free Condors drink pitcher, sponsored by KUZZ 107.9 and Pepsi. It's one of only four home games during the month of January for Bakersfield, who leaves on their seven- game road trip on Sunday, January 2nd against San Diego at 5:05 p.m.
News from the Nest · The Condors haven't allowed a power play goal in their last 29 opportunities. The stretch covers over five full games and 16 periods of hockey.
· After leading the league in scoring average through most of the season, the Condors have scored just nine goals in their last six games (1.50 goals per game). They have allowed 15 goals during the same stretch (2.50 goals per game).
· Randy Petruk is now winless in his last four starts (0-3-1) after starting undefeated in his first seven (6-0-1).
· C Kevin St. Jacques is tied for second in the league with 12 power play points.
· LW Connor James returned to the Condors lineup last week after a six-game hiatus in the American Hockey League. He is tied for the ECHL rookie lead with two shorthanded goals.
· Guy Dupuis remains tied for the league lead in assists by a defenseman (16) and is second in points by a defenseman (21). He also has more shots than any defenseman in the league and had a league high 12 in one game (12/16 at Las Vegas).
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