ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors storm the Thunder, 7-3

Published on December 27, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors scored five unanswered goals to come from behind for a 7-3 victory over the Stockton Thunder before 5,449 fans at Rabobank Arena Friday night.

The two clubs exchanged tallies in the first frame, with Stockton (10-15-4, 24pts) leading 3-2 at the end of the period. The first three tallies of the game came in a span of just 54 seconds. Down 1-0, F Tylor Michel pushed in his second of the season at 5:33, only to have the Thunder pull back in front 26 seconds later. C Dave Bonk, playing in his first game since mid-November after spending a month on injured reserve, potted his seventh of the season at 11:30 to make it 2-2. But C Jeff Kyrzakos gave the visitors a 3-2 lead with a goal at 18:46.

The second period belonged to the Condors (10-14-4, 24pts) and G Ryan Nie, who replaced starter Yutaka Fukufuji between the pipes at the beginning of the frame, and made 17 second period saves. Meanwhile, goals by Michel, F Andrew Ianiero and RW Chad Painchaud propelled the Condors out in front, 5-3, after 40 minutes. RW Mike Wirll picked up a pair of nifty helpers on the last two tallies to help Bakersfield take the lead.

The Condors padded their lead with a pair in the third frame. F Matt Pope picked up his team-leading 16th of the season at 10:24. Less than a minute later, Wirll notched his fourth of the campaign, finishing off a 2-on-1 with C Brett Pilkington to account for the final margin. Nie picked up the win between the pipes, stopping all 31 shots he faced in the relief appearance.

Notes from the Nest:

F Andrew Ianiero extended his points streak to six games with 1g-1a tonight, and has 6g-4a-10pts during the streak... RW Chad Painchaud extended his points streak to four games with 1g-2a tonight, and has 3g-4a-7pts during that stretch.

The Condors are back at home Sunday evening, Dec. 28, against the Ontario Reign at 6 p.m. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under will receive a Yutaka Fukufuji Jersey Backpack, sponsored by KBAK-29 Eyewitness News, HOT 94.1 and Diamond Technologies. All Season Ticket Holders are also invited to take the ice for a free skate with the team immediately following the game. Limited skate rentals are available for $5. This game was originally scheduled for Saturday night against Fresno; all tickets dated for Saturday night will be honored at this contest. Doors open at 5 p.m., the puck drops at 6 p.m.

In addition to being broadcast on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com, Sunday's game will be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21, and available On Demand on Ch. 300 starting Monday.

Get Tickets:

Individual game tickets 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 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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