ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Weekly: Ready for Colorado this Weekend

January 9, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors dropped a pair of one-goal games to the Stockton Thunder last weekend - including Saturday's shootout loss - and now prepare to host the Colorado Eagles this weekend. The Condors own a record of 8-24-3-1 with 20 points on the season.

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):

Friday, Jan. 13 vs. Colorado (7 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 14 vs. Colorado (7 p.m.)

Monday, Jan. 16 @ Ontario (1 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):

Friday, Jan. 6

Stockton 1 vs. CONDORS 0

Attn: 5,120

The Thunder scored the first and only goal of the game just 1:42 into the contest, and G Olivier Roy made it stand up, in a 1-0 shutout win over the Condors. G Matt Keetley made 23 saves in a losing effort for Bakersfield.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Stockton 3 vs. CONDORS 2 (SO)

Attn: 4,830

After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Condors took the lead. F Tyler Helfrich tied it up in the second period, and RW Hans Benson gave the Condors a lead with less than seven minutes left in regulation. The lead was short-lived, however, as the Thunder responded with a power play goal just three minutes later to force overtime. Stockton prevailed in the shootout for a 3-2 win.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:

F Alex Hudson made his pro debut on Friday and notched his first professional point with an assist on Saturday.D Josh Van Dyk (pictured) made his Condors debut on Saturday after being acquired via trade a day earlier.The Condors were the last club in the ECHL to go to a shootout, finally reaching the extra session on Saturday.The Condors still lead the league with nine shorthanded goals. Saturday's game was the 14th loss by just a goal this season. 21 of the team's 28 non-wins have been by two or less goals.F Ian McKenzie returned to the lineup for the first time since Dec. 11 on Friday. He picked up an assist on Saturday.G Matt Keetley has appeared in seven straight games in net.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: (subject to change.)

All practices are at Rabobank Arena unless otherwise indicated

Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Noon practice

Wednesday, Jan. 11 - 10 a.m. practice

Thursday, Jan. 12 - 10 a.m. practice

6-7 p.m. Condors Insider (Fox Sports 970AM)

Friday, Jan. 13 - 10 a.m. pre-game skate

7 p.m. game vs. Colorado

Saturday, Jan. 14 - 10 a.m. pre-game skate

7 p.m. game vs. Colorado

Sunday, Jan. 15 - OFF

Monday, Jan. 16 - 8 a.m. depart for Ontario

1 p.m. game at Ontario

Jersey Coolers & Cap Giveaway this weekend

The Condors host the Colorado Eagles this weekend, on Friday and Saturday night. Friday, the first 2,000 fans 5 and older will get a Condors Jersey Cooler, sponsored by KBAK Eyewitness News, 98.5 The Fox and Cal Water. On Saturday, the first 2,000 fans 5 and older will get a free Condors Cap, courtesy of KUZZ 107.9 and Three-Way Automotive Group. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m., both nights.

CONDORS LE AGUE LEADERS:

Team - 5,045 avg attendance (5th)

Team - 21.89 PIM per game (2nd)

Team - 42 major penalties (2nd)

Team - 9 shorthanded goals (1st)

RW Scott Freeman - 30 points (4th, rookies)

C Mathew Sisca - 27 points (5th, rookies)

C Robby Dee - 23 points (t-8th, rookies)

RW Scott Freeman - 15 goals (2nd, rookies)

C Robby Dee - 12 goals (4th, rookies)

C Mathew Sisca - 19 assists (3rd, rookies)

RW Scott Freeman - 4 shorthanded goals (1st)

C Robby Dee - 3 shorthanded goals (t-3rd)

F Peter Boyd - 2 shorthanded goals (t-3rd, rookies)

RW Scott Freeman - 4 game winning goals (t-1st, rookies)

RW Scott Freeman - 106 shots on goal (t-2nd, rookies)

F Peter Boyd - 105 shots on goal (t-2nd, rookies)

D Tyson Gimblett (pictured) - 83 penalty minutes (2nd, rookies)

D Tyson Gimblett - 7 fighting majors (4th, rookies)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points: RW Scott Freeman, 30

Goals: RW Scott Freeman, 15

Assists: C Mathew Sisca, 19

PIM: LW Jesse Gimblett, 105

+/-: C Mathew Sisca, +8

GAA: G Matt Keetley, 2.76

Save %: G Matt Keetley, .916

Wins: G Matt Keetley, 6

GET TICKETS:

Pick-4 Plans are perfect for Condors fans on the go - enjoy the benefits of being a season ticket holder, and pick the four games that you can make it out to! Plans start at just $32. For more information or to reserve your tickets call 324-PUCK (7825) today.

Individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena box office by calling 1-800-745-3000. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. And 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, with extended hours on game days. For more information on ticket packages, exciting promotions, and to sign up for the Kids Club for just $10, visit the online home of the Condors, www.bakersfieldcondors.com .

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