ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors split a pair against RoadRunners

January 14, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Recently-acquired G Michel Robinson made 38 saves in his home debut, leading the Condors to a 3-2 victory Saturday night in the second of two games against the Phoenix RoadRunners last week. The RoadRunners took the first game, 4-0, Tuesday night.

The Condors are 9-20-6 on the season and in 4th place in the Pacific Division. Bakersfield trails the third place Stockton Thunder by 10 points in the Pacific Division, and is eight points behind the Phoenix RoadRunners in the National Conference playoff race. The Condors are in Victoria for two games against the Salmon Kings on Tuesday and Wednesday, before returning home to face off against the Las Vegas Wranglers Friday night.

Overall Record: 9-20-6

Pacific Division: 4th

National Conference: 9th

Last Week: 1-1-0

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)

Tuesday, Jan. 15 @ Victoria (7:05 p.m.)

Wednesday, Jan. 16 @ Victoria (7:05 p.m.)

Friday, Jan. 18 vs. Las Vegas (7 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Phoenix 4 vs. CONDORS 0

Attn: 4,196

The RoadRunners took an early two-goal lead, scoring twice in the span of 14 seconds in the opening frame. Bakersfield finished the first period strong, out-shooting Phoenix 8-4 after the RoadRunners' second goal. The Condors continued to fire away on Phoenix G Cody Rudkowsky, putting an all-time Condors record 28 shots on goal in the second frame and finishing the game with 47 total shots on net. However, Rudkowsky turned away every shot he faced, guiding Phoenix to the 4-0 shutout win.

Saturday, Jan. 12

CONDORS 3 vs. Phoenix 2

Attn: 6,164

The Condors bounced back with a 3-2 win over Phoenix on Saturday. G Michel Robinson started his first game at home for the Condors, and stopped 38 of 40 shots to earn his first win in a Bakersfield jersey. Condors LW Mark Derlago and RW Jason Kostadine tallied back-to-back goals in the first period, putting Bakersfield up, 2-1. However, Phoenix tied it up late in the stanza with a goal from D Reagan Rome. The game remained tied until D Kevin Truelson fired home the game-winner on a four-on-three power play at 10:19 of the third.

CONDORS ACQUIRE BOUDREAU FOR LATER:

The Condors acquired forward Tom Boudreau from the Reading Royals on Sunday, Jan. 13. Boudreau, a rookie, notched a point in each of his first three games with Reading, and finished his stint with the Royals with four points (2g-2a) and four penalty minutes in seven games.

The acquisition of Boudreau completed the deal announced Saturday, in which the Condors traded defenseman Steven Later to Reading in exchange for future considerations. Later accumulated 14 points (6g-8a) and 65 penalty minutes in 21 games for the Condors this season.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:

D Kevin Truelson recorded his 121st point as a Condor with a goal Saturday night, tying Jeff Goldie for ninth on the Condors all-time points list. He also played in his 250th professional game Saturday night. The two-time All-Star has spent his entire five-year career in the ECHL.

Since Dec. 25, G Yutaka Fukufuji has recorded a 2.65 GAA and .921 save percentage.

G Michel Robinson has posted a 3.01 GAA and .924 save percentage, going 1-1-0 in his first two starts.

D Reagan Leslie played his 150th career game Tuesday night.

F Eric Sonnenberg remains on the 3-day IR, though he is eligible to return.

D Jay Langager remains on the 7-day IR, but he is eligible to return.

C Mike Hofstrand remains on the 30-day IR, and is eligible to return on Jan. 25.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

After a road trip to Victoria for a pair of games on Tuesday and Wednesday (both starting at 7:05 p.m.), the Condors are back on home ice Friday, Jan. 18 against the Las Vegas Wranglers. The first 2,000 fans, five-and-older, will receive a Condors Cap, sponsored by KUZZ 107.9 and 3-Way Chevrolet. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

The Condors go into the All-Star break after Friday's game, and will not play again until the following weekend, hosting Phoenix on Jan. 25 and Idaho on Jan. 26.

BROADCAST INFO:

You can catch all Condors games live on the All-New KGEO AM1230 with the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl. All games are also available to watch online through B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch and Listen Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available at no cost via the website, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

LEAGUE LEADERS:

Average Attendance - 5,809 (3rd)

Shorthanded Goals - 9 (t-2nd)

Road Shorthanded Goals - 8 (1st)

Penalty Minutes - 999 (1st)

C Tim Konsorada - 18 goals (t-8th)

Konsorada - 3 SHG (t-2nd)

D Kevin Truelson - 23 points (t-9th Defensemen)

Truelson - 8 goals (t-2nd Defensemen)

Truelson - 5 PPG (t-4th Defenseman)

D Joe Dustin - 21 points (t-14th Defensemen)

D David Kudelka - 100 PIM (t-2nd Defensemen)

D Jason Goulet - 7 Major Penalties (t-2nd Defensemen)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points- C Tim Konsorada (31)

Goals- Konsorada (18)

Assists- D Joe Dustin and LW Brett Lutes (16)

PIMs- D David Kudelka (100)

Wins- G Yutaka Fukufuji (7)

GAA- G Michel Robinson (3.01)

Save Percentage- Robinson (.924)

Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is 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 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 324-PUCK (7825).

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