ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Weekly: Bakersfield Ready To Get Busy

Published on February 8, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors struggled in three road games against Alaska over the weekend, dropping two one-goal games including an overtime match on Saturday. This weekend starts a two-month stretch to close the regular season in which Bakersfield will average a game less than every two days - with 27 contests over the final 51 days. They will play at least three games every week for the remainder of the season, with two four-game weeks and a five-game week in March.

The Condors hold a 26-15-3-1 record, with 56 points in the standings, and a seven point lead in the Pacific Division over the Stockton Thunder. They lead by 13 points over third place Las Vegas and Ontario, their two opponents this weekend.

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):

Friday, Feb. 12 at Las Vegas, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13 vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14 vs. Ontario, 2 p.m.

WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):

Wednesday, Feb. 3

ALASKA 4 vs. Condors 1

The Aces started the week with a 4-1 triumph over the Condors, using a three-goal second period to pull away for the win. D Eric Regan scored an unassisted, shorthanded goal midway through the final period to put the Condors on the board. It was the first time all season the Condors had lost three in a row.

Friday, Feb. 5

ALASKA 3 vs. Condors 2

Bakersfield fell behind 2-0 in the first period and had a last minute comeback attempt come up just short in a 3-2 win for the home team. D Ray Eichenlaub notched his first professional goal in the second period to make it 2-1, but Alaska countered with F Eric Boguniecki's second goal of the game later that period. F Mathieu Aubin scored 2:38 into the third to again make it a one-goal game, but Alaska G Frank Doyle stood his ground.

Saturday, Feb. 6

ALASKA 5 vs. Condors 4, OT

After several last-minute Condors comebacks in the last month, Bakersfield had the tables turned on them when the Aces tied the game up with just 1:03 left in regulation to force overtime. Alaska added the game-winner on the power play in overtime (their fourth power play goal of the game) to prevail. Four different players lit the lamp for the Condors.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:

* Saturday's game was the first time all season the Condors did not win when leading after two periods (15-0-1-0).

* The Condors have lost three games in overtime this season, all on power play goals.

* Bakersfield has been victimized for three or more power play goals against in three of the last five games.

* D Eric Regan's shorthanded goal Wednesday was the team's 10th of the season. Only Cincinnati (13) has more shorthanded goals this season. Toledo also has 10 SHG.

* Regan skated in his 100th professional game on Wednesday.

* D Ray Eichenlaub went 25 games before his first professional point. He then recorded a goal on Friday and an assist on Saturday for a two-game point streak.

* D Chris Allen picked up his first point as a Condor on Friday and added a goal on Saturday.

* Bakersfield is 4-0 at home in overtime/shootouts, but 3-4 on the road.

* Only Stockton has scored the first goal in fewer games (18) than the Condors (19) in the ECHL this season. Bakersfield is 16-2-1-0 when scoring the first goal (.868). They have surrendered the first goal in 11 of the last 12 games.

ON THE DOCKET:

The Condors head back on the road Friday night with a 7 p.m. contest against the Las Vegas Wranglers at Orleans Arena. After a game the following Friday in Las Vegas, the Condors and Wranglers meet up twice at Rabobank Arena. Saturday, Feb. 13 is Timo Pielmeier Youth Jersey Giveaway Night, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, La Preciosa 105.3 and McDonald's. The first 2,000 kids 12 and under will get a #33 Timo replica youth jersey.

On Sunday, Feb. 14 the Condors will wear special Valentine's Day jerseys for a Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle & Auction, sponsored by Bright House Networks, 96.5 Max FM and McDonald's. Fans can walk away with one of five of these special jerseys to be given away. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

All games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and www.espnbakersfield.com . Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com . Saturday and Sunday's games will also be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21.

GET TICKETS:

Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is regularly 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).

CONDORS LEAGUE LEADERS:

Team -.622 win pct. (4th ECHL; 2nd National Conference)

Team - 16 home wins (t-2nd ECHL)

Team - 5,302 avg. attendance (5th ECHL)

Team -.667 overtime win pct. (t-2nd ECHL)

Team -.500 shootout shooting pct. (1st ECHL)

Team -.867 shootout save pct. (1st ECHL)

Team - 10 shorthanded goals (t-2nd ECHL)

Team - 27.40 shots allowed avg. (3rd ECHL)

LW Shawn Weller - 46 points (t-14th ECHL)

LW Shawn Weller - 3 shorthanded goals (t-1st ECHL)

RW Dan Sexton - 3 shorthanded points (t-1st rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - 2 shorthanded goals (t-1st rookies)

RW Nick Kemp - 3 shorthanded points (t-1st rookies)

C Adam Naglich - 2 shorthanded goals (t-1st rookies)

D Sasha Pokulok - 10 goals (t-4th defensemen)

D Sasha Pokulok - 5 power play goals (t-2nd defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 11 goals (3rd defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 28 points (t-6th defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 5 power play goals (t-3rd defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 4 game-winning goals (2nd defensemen)

G Timo Pielmeier - 19 wins (1st)

G Timo Pielmeier - 2140 minutes (3rd)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points- LW Shawn Weller (46) (active - F Stephane Goulet, 38)

Goals- LW Shawn Weller (18) (active - F Stephane Goulet, 16)

Assists- LW Shawn Weller (28) (active - RW Ryan Menei, 23)

PIM- RW Erick Lizon (119)

Plus/Minus- LW Shawn Weller - +14 (active - Aubin/Naglich, +6)

GAA- G Timo Pielmeier (3.00)

Wins - G Timo Pielmeier (19 wins)

Save Percentage- G Timo Pielmeier (.887)

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