Condors triumph in overtime, 3-2
February 3, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Condors F Andrew Ianiero lit the lamp 27 seconds into overtime to propel the Bakersfield Condors to a 3-2 victory over the Stockton Thunder in front of 6,444 fans at the Stockton Arena Saturday night.
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Just one night after being blanked by Stockton G Tim Boron, the Condors (13-22-8, 34 points) scored early on him, 2:40 into the contest. C Tim Konsorada set up LW Todd Griffith in front of the net for a redirect, and Griffith's eighth goal of the season. The Thunder (19-22-3, 41 points) tied it up on the power play at 11:11 with a tally by C Geoff Paukovich. Bakersfield bounced back to regain the lead at 16:48 with F Sean Venedam's 12th of the season, tagging a rebound past Boron. It appeared the lead would hold heading into the intermission, but a late 2-on-1 tally by RW Ryan MacMurchy tied it at 2-2.
Neither team lit the lamp in the second period, keeping the score 2-2 through 40 minutes. Bakersfield managed a 14-12 shot lead in the frame, but Boron and Condors G Michel Robinson were equal to the task.
The goaltenders continued to duel in the third frame, with Stockton holding a 10-7 shot lead in the period. Bakersfield had three power plays in the stanza, and the Thunder had one of their own, but neither could convert and 60 minutes was not enough on this night. Just 27 seconds into overtime Bakersfield prevailed, with Ianiero lifting home a centering feed from Venedam to earn the win.
To view the full box score from tonight's game, click here.
Notes: The Condors moved back within four points of Phoenix in the National Conference standings with their win, coupled with the RoadRunners loss... Bakersfield finished the regular season 3-2-0 at Stockton Arena.
The Condors return to home ice on Tuesday, Feb. 5 against the Victoria Salmon Kings for the Help for the Homeless Canned Food Drive, sponsored by My 45 and La Caliente. Donate two non-perishable food items and receive $1 admission to the game and some beads as part of the Fat Tuesday celebration. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
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