ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors stop RoadRunners in their tracks, 3-2

January 13, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors defeated the Phoenix RoadRunners 3-2 Saturday night in front of 6,164 at Rabobank Arena in downtown Bakersfield. G Michel Robinson made 38 saves for the win in his home debut for the Condors.

The Condors (9-20-6, 24 points) applied early pressure, but the RoadRunners (13-16-6, 32 points) got on the board first after Phoenix C Scott Kelman intercepted a Bakersfield pass and backhanded it past Robinson. The Condors continued to hustle, and it paid off at 11:49 of the first when LW Mark Derlago got his own rebound among three RoadRunners in the slot and pushed it into Phoenix's net, knotting the score at 1-1. Bakersfield RW Jason Kostadine followed Derlago's tally with one of his own just three minutes later, putting the Condors up, 2-1. However, Phoenix took advantage of a five-on-three power play late in the frame, and tied it at 2-2 with a goal from RoadRunners D Reagan Rome.

In the middle frame, the netminders for both teams kept the puck out of their nets, extending the tie through two. Robinson made 12 saves in the stanza, while Phoenix G Cody Rudkowsky stopped seven.

Midway through the third period, the Condors took advantage of a four-on-three power play, as D Kevin Truelson punished the back of Phoenix's net with a one-timer from the left point. C Tim Konsorada and F Sean Venedam registered assists on what proved to be the game-winning goal. Robinson made 15 saves in the third period, as the Condors went on to win, 3- 2.

Notes: D Kevin Truelson played in his 250th career game tonight, and with his goal tied Jeff Goldie for ninth on the Condors all-time points list with 121. D Reagan Leslie played his 150th career game Tuesday night. G Michel Robinson made 38 saves on 40 shots for his first win in a Condors jersey.

The Condors are heading up to Victoria for a pair of games against the Salmon Kings this week. The two teams will face off Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m., and then will retake the ice Wednesday night also at 7:05 p.m. Both games will air live on KGEO AM 1230 and www.bakersfieldcondors.com, and will be available to be viewed online via B2 Networks.

The Condors will be back in The Nest Friday night for a game against the Las Vegas Wranglers. It will be the KUZZ 107.9 & 3-Way Chevrolet Cap Giveaway, where the first 2,000 fans, five and older, will receive Condors Caps. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

If you can't catch the games on KGEO AM1230 or B2 Networks, you can still stay up to date with the team by signing up for Condors text message score alerts, brought to you by the Condors and Bakersfield.com. Alerts will be sent to your phone with scoring updates at the end of each period and every game to keep you in the loop.

To sign up, just text the word "condors" to 47645, or click here. You can also sign up at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. The mobile alerts are free, though standard text messaging fees from your cell phone service provider may apply.

To view the full 2007-08 schedule, click here. For more information or to reserve season tickets, mini-plans and book group outings contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) or check out www.bakersfieldcondors.com!

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