ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Weekly: Wrapping Up 2009 In First Place

Published on December 28, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield, Calif. -The Bakersfield Condors split a two-game holiday weekend series against divisional rivals, which included the second-largest crowd of the season on Saturday night, and a narrow victory in Ontario on Sunday. They close 2009 with a Tuesday night game in Stockton and start up 2010 with a Saturday game in Condorstown.

With a record of 19-8-2-0 and 40 points in the standings, Bakersfield remains in first place in the Pacific Division. They hold an 11-point lead over the second place Ontario Reign and a 15-point lead over the Stockton Thunder and Las Vegas Wranglers, who are tied for third place.

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):

Tuesday, Dec. 29 @ Stockton, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 2 vs. Ontario, 7 p.m.

WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):

Saturday, Dec. 26

Stockton 3 vs. CONDORS 1

Attn: 6,570

The Stockton Thunder managed just 16 shots on goal, while surrendering 42, but eked out a 3-1 victory over the Condors on Saturday night. It was the first home loss for Bakersfield since Oct. 30, snapping a team-record 10-game home winning streak. F Stephane Goulet notched his 9th goal of the season, running his goal streak to three games.

Sunday, Dec. 27

Condors 3 vs. ONTARIO 2

Newly acquired RW Ryan Menei scored once and added an assist in his first game with the team, while G Josh Johnson stopped 26 shots in his Condors debut to lead Bakersfield to a 3-2 win in Ontario. It was the first win in three tries at Citizens Business Bank Arena for the Condors, who also received goals from LW Shawn Weller and D Eric Regan.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:

- The Condors went 25-11-0-3 on home ice in the 2009 calendar year, a.679 win percentage. With one road game remaining in 2009, the Condors have compiled an overall record of 41-24-3-3 for the year, a.620 win percentage.

- F Stephane Goulet has a four-game point streak (4g-2a).

- D Sasha Pokulok has a four-game point streak (1g-3a) and has a point in five of the last six games, and has nine goals and 21 points this season.

- G Josh Johnson improved to 3-1-0 on the season with his victory on Sunday. He was signed by the Condors on Dec. 9, and had gone 2-1-0 with Gwinnett earlier this season before joining the Condors.

- G Timo Pielmeier had started 11 consecutive games for Bakersfield prior to Sunday.

- The Condors have out-shot their opponents in 24 of their 29 games.

ON THE DOCKET:

The Condors head to Stockton to take on the Thunder Tuesday night, with a 7 p.m. start from Stockton Arena.

They return to home ice after the New Year to host the Ontario Reign on Saturday, Jan. 2 for Make Over Giveaway Night, sponsored by Bright House Networks and American Laser Centers. Adults, 18 and older, have a chance to win a free non-invasive make over package that includes Microderm face treatment, tightening and shaping and laser hair removal and more, valued at over $8,000. Everyone can also enjoy Dollar Dog Night - with hot dogs for just $1. It's also a Bright House Networks Family Night; subscribers receive $7 admission per person by presenting their cable bill at the box office.

NEW YEAR'S HOURS

The Condors office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday. It will close at the regular time of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30 and re-open on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. The Rabobank Arena box office will be open on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. but will be closed on Jan. 1.

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 - 19 wins (3rd ECHL; 2nd National Conference)

Team - 40 points (3rd ECHL; 2nd National Conference)

Team - 12 home wins (t-1st ECHL)

Team - 6 shorthanded goals (t-4th)

Team - 5,115 avg. attendance (5th ECHL)

LW Shawn Weller - 28 points (t-17th ECHL)

RW Dan Sexton - 26 points (7th rookies)

RW Dan Sexton - 13 goals (t-4th rookies)

D Sasha Pokulok - 9 goals (t-2nd defensemen)

D Sasha Pokulok - 21 points (2nd defensemen)

D Sasha Pokulok - 18.4 shooting pct. (1st defensemen)

D Sasha Pokulok - 4 power play goals (t-3rd defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 9 goals (t-2nd defensemen)

D Eric Regan - 19 points (t-5thdefensemen)

D Eric Regan - 5 power play goals (t-1st defenseman)

D Eric Regan - 79 shots (4th defensemen)

D Stu Bickel - +12 (t-2nd rookies; t-4th defensemen)

G Timo Pielmeier - 12 wins (t-2nd)

G Timo Pielmeier - 1197 minutes (4th)

G Timo Pielmeier - 2.76 GAA (7th)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points- LW Shawn Weller (28)

Goals- RW Dan Sexton (13) (Current roster: LW Shawn Weller - 10)

Assists- LW Shawn Weller/RW Ryan Menei* (18)

PIM- RW Erick Lizon (73)

Plus/Minus- LW Shawn Weller/D Stu Bickel (+12)

GAA- G Josh Johnson (2.51)*

Wins - G Timo Pielmeier (12 wins)

Save Percentage- G Josh Johnson (.909)*

*-combined totals

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