Condors take down Falcons, 2-1
November 16, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors topped the Fresno Falcons, 2-1, before 4,104 fans at Selland Arena on Saturday night. G Ryan Nie, playing in just his second game with the Condors, stopped 23 of 24 shots for the win.
After a back-and-forth start to the game, the Condors (4-7-1, 9pts) took a 1-0 lead at 8:32 in the first period, when F Matt Caruana dropped a pass back to C Dave Bonk, who rifled it home from the left wing circle. Shots on goal were even, 6-6, after one, but Bakersfield led on the scoreboard heading into the second.
LW Mark Derlago added to the Condors lead with a power play goal 12:09 into the second period. D Ryan Mahrle, making his Condors debut, and D Andrew Thomas registered the assists. Nie stopped all 11 Fresno shots in the frame, and the Condors led, 2-0, after two.
Fresno (8-4-1, 17pts) got on the board in the third period, when C Josh Prudden found the back of the net at 5:15, bringing the Falcons within one, 2-1. However, Nie stopped eight shots in the final frame to keep Bakersfield's lead intact for the win.
Notes from the Nest
The Condors three-in-three weekend concludes with a match-up against the Stockton Thunder at Stockton Arena on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Catch all the action live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com. Tune in 15 minutes before the opening draw for Condors Countdown.
After two more road games in Phoenix next week on Wednesday and Friday, the Condors return to the Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22 to host the RoadRunners.
That night, the Oakland Raiderettes come to town, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, 98.5 The Fox and Cal Water. They will perform during the intermissions, sign autographs and pose for pictures in the Condors Photo Booth throughout the night. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Individual game tickets are 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 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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