ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Split Weekend Games

Published on November 4, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Friday, November 1
CONDORS TAKE DOWN FRESNO

Bakersfield ended the Fresno Falcons four-game winning streak on Friday night with a 4-3 victory at Selland Arena. Three of the Condors four goals in the game came on the power play, including Jeff Goldie's pair in the second period. The game was tied at 3-3 after 40 minutes, thanks to a couple of late power play goals for Fresno during the middle frame as well. Rookie Denis Ladouceur scored his second goal in as many games with under five minutes to play, and that proved to be the game winner. Kevin St. Pierre recorded the win, and the Condors outshot Fresno 31-19 in the contest. Bakersfield improved to 2-0 this season against their Highway 99 rivals.

Saturday, November 2
GULLS DEFEAT CONDORS ON SATURDAY

A week after being trounced on home ice by Bakersfield, 7-1, the Gulls earned their revenge in Bakersfield's building with a 4-1 win on Saturday night. They scored two in the first and two in the second for a 4-0 lead after 40 minutes. Jamie Cooke scored the Condors only goal during a third period power play. Despite holding the Gulls to just one third period shot, Bakersfield could get no closer. The game got physical in the third period, with Gulls defenseman Dennis Mullen taking out Condors center Jason Jackman with an illegal knee-on-knee hit that knocked Jackman from the game. Mullen was ejected. Two big fights late in the contest were decisive in the Condors favor, setting the stage for the next rematch after Thanksgiving in San Diego.

This Week

The Condors host Long Beach on Wednesday night in the first game of their season series. KISS 96.5 sponsors High School/College I.D. Night, which allows students to purchase executive seats in the lower level for just $1 for every Wednesday night game this season. Seating is based on availability. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the puck drops at 7:00pm. There will also be a Condors Safety Fair on the Garden Plaza before the game. The California Office of Traffic Safety, Hall Ambulance and the CHP will be among the participating agencies at the event, which starts at 5:00pm.

On Friday and Saturday, the Condors and Falcons get together again in Fresno. Both games start at 7:30pm. All games, home and away, can be heard live on KGEO AM 1230. The "Voice of the Condors", Kevin Bartl, brings you all the play-by-play action, with "Condors Countdown" starting 15 minutes prior to game time. The Condors have won both meetings between the two clubs.

Saturday's game is featured in the Condors season ticket holder's package as one of the three road games included in their books. Fans must redeem their voucher in person at the Selland Arena box office, located at 700 M Street in Fresno. Seating is based on availability, but the voucher is designated for the Arena or Loge level (a $14 value).

The Condors return home on Sunday to face the first place Idaho Steelheads in a 5:00pm match. Bakersfield will wear special Veteran's Day red, white and blue jerseys that feature the American Flag across the front and back. Sponsored by KUZZ 107.9, the jerseys will be auctioned off after the game to raise money for the Petroleum Shrine Club. In addition, everyone that comes to the game will have a chance to win one of five Veteran's Day jerseys through a raffle. Also on Sunday, anyone bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots drive will receive a free terrace ticket

Individual tickets can be purchased at the Centennial Garden Box Office, by calling Ticketmaster at 322-2525, online at ticketmaster.com or stopping by any Ticketmaster location. Season and group tickets may be purchased by calling 324-PUCK (7825) or by visiting the Condors office next to Centennial Garden.

CONDORS NOTES

· Jamie Cooke has a point in each of the team's six games. He's 3rd on the team in points (3g-3a-6pts).

· Four of the team's five goals this past week came on the power play. Special teams have recorded eight of the Condors last 13 goals (7 PPG, 1 SHG).

· D David Bell recorded back-to-back multi-point games on 10/27 and 11/1.

· Kevin St. Pierre has slipped to third in goals against average but remains in the league lead in save percentage.

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