Condors snare Steelheads, 3-1
March 3, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BOISE, Idaho. - In a battle between first-place teams, the Bakersfield Condors (31-19-4-1, 65pts) knocked off the Idaho Steelheads (37-13-1-4, 79pts) 3-1 at Qwest Arena on Wednesday night. G Tyler Sims was spectacular in goal, stopping 36 of 37 shots for his second victory with the Condors.
The first period ended scoreless after a strong effort from Sims. Neither team was rewarded a power play in the first 20 minutes, but the Steelheads held a 13-4 shot advantage after 20 minutes.
Bakersfield took a 1-0 lead on their first power play opportunity of the game. F Andrew Ianiero converted a feed in front from F Stephane Goulet, 4:00 into the second period. F Mathieu Aubin made it 2-0 on a spin-a-round backhand shot from the slot with 9:14 remaining in the middle frame. Idaho led 26-15 in shots through two periods.
F Mark Derlago cut the lead to 2-1 with a power play tally with 3:40 remaining in the third period, setting up a tense finish. Sims and the Condors held off Idaho, who pulled G Rejean Beauchemin. Goulet scored into the empty-net for a 3-1 Condors lead.
Notes from the Nest: G Timo Pielmeier was recalled by Anaheim prior to tonight's game... Each team went 1-for-2 on the power play. The combined four power plays was tied for the fewest this season... Shots ended 37-18 for the Steelheads... Bakersfield improved to 21-2-1 when scoring first and 20-0-1 when leading after two periods... F Stephane Goulet recorded his team-leading 14th multi-point game of the season... Three Stars: 1. Tyler Sims (BAK); 2. Ashton Rome (IDH); 3. Tyler Spurgeon (IDH).
ON THE DOCKET: The Condors and Idaho Steelheads clash again on Friday and Saturday in Boise.
They return to home ice on March 9 and 10 to host the Las Vegas Wranglers. March 9 is Canned Food Collection, sponsored by My 45, La Preciosa 105.3 and Payment Systems Worldwide. Bring two non-perishable food items and get in for just $1. March 10 is High School/College Student ID Night, sponsored by 106.1 KRAB Radio. Get a lower level ticket for just $1 by showing your student ID at the box office.
All games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and www.espnbakersfield.com. Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com.
GET TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is regularly 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 1-800-745-3000, 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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