ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Remain in First Place in Pacific

Published on January 29, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors went 2-1-1 last week to maintain their grip on first place in the Pacific Division. They began the week with a 4-2 win Monday in Victoria over the Salmon Kings, then came home and nipped the Fresno Falcons, 2-1, on Wednesday, to take sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division. On Friday and Saturday, however, it was the Salmon Kings getting some revenge, as they beat the Condors 4-3 and 6-5 in overtime.

This week, the Condors take on Las Vegas Wednesday at 7 p.m at The Nest, then travel up north to face-off against the Stockton Thunder at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Overall Record: 24-12-5 (53 points)

Pacific Division: 1st

National Conference: 2nd

Last Week: 2-1-1

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)

Wednesday, Jan. 31st vs. Las Vegas (7 p.m.)

Friday, Feb. 2nd @ Stockton (7:30 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Monday, Jan. 22nd:

CONDORS 4 @ Victoria 2 (Attendance: 3,426)

Kevin St. Jacques scored the first two goals of the game, one in the first and one in the second, and Kevin Truelson and Josh Liebenow each tallied a goal, as the Condors beat the Salmon Kings to end their three-game road trip in Victoria.

Wednesday, Jan. 24:

CONDORS 2 vs Fresno 1 SO (Attendance: 4,292)

Fresno jumped out early, scoring the only goal of the first period, but the Condors bounced back in the second when Kevin Truelson scored a power-play goal. After a scoreless third period and overtime, Danny Taylor blocked all five of Fresno's attempts in the shootout to lead the Condors to the win.

Friday, Jan. 26:

Condors 3 vs. Victoria 4 (Attendance: 6,973)

David Kudelka put the Condors up early in the first, banking in a shot off a Victoria defenseman's skate, but Victoria answered back, scoring the next two goals. Early in the second, Alex Kim tied the game up, but once again Victoria scored two consecutive goals and was able to hold off the Condors despite Kim scoring his second of the night midway through the third.

Saturday, Jan. 27:

Condors 5 vs. Victoria 6 OT (Attendance: 4,806)

The Condors looked for revenge Saturday, and were ahead early as Josh Liebenow scored two goals in the first, but the Salmon Kings responded and Bakersfield needed a goal late in the third by Kim to force overtime. It looked like the teams were headed to a shootout, but the Salmon Kings scored with 44 seconds left to take the win.

PLAYER NOTES:

Brett Lutes leads the team with 21 goals

Alex Kim has 11 points (6g, 5a) in six games with Bakersfield

Kevin St. Jacques leads the team with 32 assists and 47 points

Kevin St. Jacques remains on the 3-day IR

Reagan Leslie remains on the 7-day IR

Scott Borders remains on the 30-day IR

TEAM NOTES:

The Condors are 13-7-1 at home this season

The Condors are 11-5-4 on the road this season

The Condors are 14-3-0 when they lead after the first period, including 8-3-0 at home and 8-0-0 on the road

The Condors are 16-4-1 when they lead after the second period, including 11-3-0 at home and 7-1-1 on the road

The Condors completed their season series 4-1-2 against Victoria and are now 14-5-2 all-time against the Salmon Kings

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Wednesday, Jan. 31st is College/High School ID Night. All college and high school students receive admission for $1.00 by presenting their student ID.

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 - 5,795 Average Attendance (3rd)

Bakersfield - Overall Penalty Killing 84.7% (7th)

Bakersfield - Home Penalty Killing 85.5% (7th)

Josh Liebenow - 4 Game-winning goals (T-6th)

Todd Griffth - 18 goals among rookies (2nd)

Jamie Hodson - 18 Wins (T-3rd)

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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