Condors triumphant over Utah, 4-1
Published on March 19, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - C Dave Bonk scored twice to lead the Bakersfield Condors to a 4-1 win over the Utah Grizzlies in front of 4,084 fans at Rabobank Arena Wednesday night. Bakersfield improves to 14-4-1 in their last 19 games, and 8-2-1 in their last 11 home matches.
Condors (28-30-7, 63pts) jumped out to the 1-0 lead, scoring the only goal of the first frame. D Chris Kaufman notched his fourth of the season at 7:38, lighting the lamp for the third time in his last eight games. Picking up an assist on the tally was F Andrew Ianiero, extending his point streak to six games. Utah (25-24-16, 66pts) and Bakerfield combined for just 13 first period shots.
The second period saw more scoring opportunities and several power plays apiece. Utah goal-scoring leader RW Tim Verbeek tied it up at 3:32, knocking the puck out of midair and into the net for his 28th of the campaign. Later in the frame the Condors killed off a two-man advantage that lasted well over a minute, and then turned the tides on Utah to regain the lead. Bonk got his stick on a drive from the blueline from D Ryan Mahrle to get his 26th of the season with just under half minute to play in the stanza.
Bakersfield cemented the win in the third. C Bruce Graham notched his 21st of the season at 7:03 to give the Condors some insurance, and Bonk potted his second of the night with a power play marker in the waning seconds to account for the final score. Bakersfield surrendered just five third period shots in holding onto the lead.
Notes from the Nest:
On Friday the Condors take on the Grizzlies one final time this season, and it's Matt Caruana Bobblehead Night, sponsored by ABC23 and U.S. Army. The first 2,000 fans 12 and under will get a bobblehead doll of the Ducks prospect called up to Iowa earlier in the season.
The team heads up to Stockton on Saturday for their final road game of the season, against the Thunder at 7:30 p.m. All Condors games, home and away, can be heard on ESPN Radio 1230 and bakersfieldcondors.com.
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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