Condors Weekly: Two Wins Keep Big Division Lead Intact
January 25, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors came out of the All-Star Break with a three-in-three weekend, going 2-1-0-0 to bolster their lead in the Pacific Division. The Condors record of 25-11-2-1, with 53 points in the standings, puts them 13 points ahead of the second-place Stockton Thunder in the division. Bakersfield is also just three points behind Idaho for the top spot in the National Conference, setting the stage for a two-game showdown with the Steelheads this weekend. The National Conference's top seed will get a bye in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):
Wednesday, Jan. 27 vs. Alaska, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29 vs. Idaho, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30 vs. Idaho, 7 p.m.
ECHL ALL-STAR GAME & SKILLS COMPETITION
Tuesday, Jan. 19
ECHL All-Star Skills Competition
NATIONAL CONFERENCE 11 vs. American Conference 10
The Condors had four players participating for the National Conference, helping to carry them to a narrow win over the American Conference in the Skills Competition Tuesday night. Among the highlights from the evening were Condors D Sasha Pokulok breaking the 101 m.p.h. barrier twice in the hardest shot competition, though he finished second by.4 m.p.h. D Eric Regan finished fourth in the fastest skater competition and LW Shawn Weller nailed all four targets on six shots in the accuracy shooting, while G Timo Pielmeier shined in both the breakaway relay (stopping 5 of 7) and the rapid fire (stopping 8 of 10).
Wednesday, Jan. 20
ECHL All-Star Game
American Conference 10 vs. NATIONAL CONFERENCE 9, SO
The American Conference overcame a late deficit and prevailed in a shootout, 10-9 on Wednesday from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. The National Conference trailed 3-2 after the first period of play when Condors G Timo Pielmeier came in and shut the Americans down for over 13 minutes, allowing the Nationals to surge ahead. Pielmeier gave up just two goals on 14 shots, while LW Shawn Weller had an assist for the Nationals in the loss.
WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):
Friday, Jan. 22
CONDORS 4 vs. Victoria 3, OT
Attn: 5,910
F Stephane Goulet scored with less than a minute to play in regulation to tie the score, and D Mark Mitera potted the game winner in overtime to cap a come-from-behind 4-3 win for the Condors on Friday night. C Adam Naglich and RW Ryan Menei also lit the lamp for Bakersfield, who won their third in a row at home with the win. G Timo Pielmeier made 25 saves for his 17th victory of the season.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Victoria 2 vs. CONDORS 1
Attn: 6,827
G David Shantz shut down the Condors on Saturday night, holding them scoreless for nearly 58 straight minutes, in a 2-1 victory for the Salmon Kings on Saturday. RW Nick Kemp scored 2:08 into the game to give Bakersfield the 1-0 lead, but Victoria answered a minute later and took the lead midway through the second period.
Sunday, Jan. 24
Condors 5 vs. STOCKTON 2
C Gino Guyer (right) scored twice and G Timo Pielmeier made 33 saves as the Condors rocked the Thunder 5-2. The game featured four fights and a three-goal middle frame by Bakersfield that pushed them in front. C Adam Naglich, LW Shawn Weller and F Stephane Goulet also lit the lamp for the visiting Condors, who ended a nine-game unbeaten home streak for the Thunder.
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
F Stephane Goulet saw his 12-game point streak come to an end on Saturday night. Goulet had 10g-8a-18pts during the streak. He started a new one on Sunday with 1g-1a.
C Adam Naglich (2g-2a) and RW Nick Kemp (1g-3a) both had at least a point in all three games last weekend.
The Condors play six straight games against West Division opponents, including four against the Alaska Aces, who are in town on Wednesday. Next week the Condors head to Anchorage for a three-game series.
Bakersfield has played in only 39 games this season, the least amount of games in the ECHL. They have one game in-hand on Stockton, and two on both Las Vegas and Ontario.
It took the Condors until Mar. 4 last season to reach 25 victories. They reached it on Jan. 25 this season.
The Condors 46 shots on Sunday tied their season high, which also came against Stockton on Dec. 4.
Bakersfield has allowed just three power play goals in the last seven games, killing off 29 of 32 power plays against (90.6%).
When leading or tied after the first period, the Condors are 19-2-2.
ON THE DOCKET:
The Condors return home to host three games next week. Wednesday, Jan. 27 against Alaska is High School/College ID Night, sponsored by My 45 and 106.1 KRAB Radio. All high school and college students can purchase lower level tickets for just $1 by presenting their student ID (based on availability).
Then on the weekend they host the Idaho Steelheads. On Friday, Jan. 29 the first 3,000 fans get Trading Card Collector's Series #3, sponsored by 29 Eyewitness News and U.S. Army. Then on Saturday, Jan. 30 Spider-Man will be in the house to meet fans and pose for pictures at the Condors photo booth, sponsored by My 45, 106.1 KRAB Radio and 3-Way Automotive Group.
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's game 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), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back.
CONDORS LEAGUE LEADERS:
Team - 25 wins (t-3rd ECHL; 2nd National Conference)
Team - 53 points (t-4th ECHL; 2nd National Conference)
Team - 15 home wins (t-3rd ECHL)
Team - 5,327 avg. attendance (4th ECHL)
Team - 2.97 goals against avg. (4th ECHL)
Team - 9 shorthanded goals (t-3rd ECHL)
Team - 27.38 shots allowed avg. (3rd ECHL)
LW Shawn Weller - 44 points (t-8th ECHL)
LW Shawn Weller - 3 shorthanded goals (t-1st ECHL)
LW Shawn Weller - 148 shots (3rd ECHL)
D Sasha Pokulok - 10 goals (t-2nd defensemen)
D Sasha Pokulok - 25 points (t-7th defensemen)
D Sasha Pokulok - 5 power play goals (t-2nd defensemen)
D Eric Regan - 9 goals (t-4th defensemen)
D Eric Regan - 5 power play goals (t-2nd defensemen)
D Eric Regan - 4 game-winning goals (2nd defensemen)
RW Nick Kemp (right) - 3 shorthanded points (t-1st rookies)
C Adam Naglich - 2 shorthanded goals (t-1st rookies)
G Timo Pielmeier - 18 wins (t-2nd)
G Timo Pielmeier - 1776 minutes (3rd)
G Timo Pielmeier - 701 saves (5th)
G Timo Pielmeier - 2.80 GAA (9th)
CONDORS LEADERS:
Points- LW Shawn Weller (44)
Goals- LW Shawn Weller (17)
Assists- LW Shawn Weller (27)
PIM- RW Erick Lizon (97)
Plus/Minus- LW Shawn Weller - +14
GAA- G Justin Pogge (2.69) (active: Timo Pielmeier- 2.80)
Wins - G Timo Pielmeier (18 wins)
Save Percentage- G Justin Pogge (.902) (active: Josh Johnson-.897)
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