Condors topple Reign in the shootout, 2-1
January 14, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
ONTARIO, Calif. - the Bakersfield Condors (23-9-2-0, 48 points) overcame a third-period deficit to down the Ontario Reign (14-18-3-3, 34 points) 2-1 in a shootout in front of 5,314 at Citizens Business Bank Arena Wednesday night.
The Condors and Reign found themselves in familiar territory, tied 0-0 in a defensive battle through the first period. The two clubs combined for just 13 shots on goal, with Bakersfield holding a 9-4 advantage, while not a single penalty was called. The Condors started G Timo Pielmeier, while the Reign countered with G Curtis Darling.
The offense didn't pick up in the second frame, either, although the Reign took the lead. F Greg Hogeboom notched the first goal of the game, from the bottom of the left circle, at 14:44, scoring his 19th of the season. Tempers flared 8:30 in, when a flurry of infractions were whistled, with F Matt McCue and RW Erick Lizon accumulating fighting majors, leading to a two-man Reign advantage and the only penalties of the game. Shots were only 15-10 after two periods.
Bakersfield had their chances to tie the game up, earning several third period power plays. And with 4:20 remaining D Mark Mitera connected. The rookie rifled home his 2nd of the season on a 4-on-3 advantage to tie it up 1-1. The Condors dodged a bullet as regulation closed, when they were called for a penalty with less than a minute remaining, but killed it off.
Neither club could end it in the overtime period, though the Reign had two power plays. In the shootout the Condors received goals by D Sasha Pokulok and F Matheiu Aubin, while Pielmeier was a perfect 4-for-4.
Notes from the Nest: F Stephane Goulet extended his point streak to eight games with an assist (8g-5a)... After going the first 32 games of his pro career before scoring a goal, D Mark Mitera now has a two-game goal streak... tonight was just the second shootout of the season for the Condors... F Matt McCue was activated from the 3-IR on Tuesday, and made his Condors debut tonight... Three stars: 1st - Pielmeier (BAK); 2nd - Hogeboom (ONT); 3rd - Mitera (BAK).
UP NEXT: The Condors road trip continues to Victoria over the weekend. They return home on Friday, Jan. 22 for L.A. Dodgers Night, sponsored by Bright House Networks, KUZZ 107.9 and Sierra Recycling. Meet former Dodger great and World Series MVP Ron Cey, and up-and-coming southpaw hurler Brent Leach, who will be signing autographs and posing with fans in the Condors Photo Booth. TICKETS: The Rabobank Arena Box Office 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 1-800-745-3000, 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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