Condors Weekly
Published on April 15, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
The Condors came out tentative in the first game of the Southern Division Semifinals, and paid for it by falling behind 2-0 inside the first five minutes. They battled back, however, with a first period power play goal by Ryan Foster to leave the score 2-1 after one period. Scott Hay stopped 15 first period shots. Jeff Goldie tied the game up midway through the second frame to breathe life into the Condors attack. The revival was short lived, as San Diego scored twice in the following three minutes to gain back the lead for good. They added an early third period goal for good measure, and handed the Condors a 5-2 loss in game one. Hay took the loss, stopping 36 shots.
Saturday, April 13
Condors Downed Again in Game Two
With more energy early in Game Two, the results didn't improve, as the Condors allowed two first period tallies to lead 2-0 after 20 minutes. The Condors pounded the San Diego net with 17 first period shots, but Trevor Koenig was perfect between the pipes for the Gulls. Paul Rosebush blasted home a one-timer early in the second period to put the Condors on the board, but again the Gulls would answer almost immediately. Jamie Black scored on a disputed goal, which the Condors argued for goaltender interference, but the protest was ignored and Bakersfield trailed 3-1 after two periods. San Diego scored twice in the third period, including a goal inside the first minute of the final stanza. Luciano Caravaggio took the loss for Bakersfield in game two.
This Week
The Condors face elimination in Game Three on Thursday night, with a 7:00pm start at Centennial Garden. Everyone in attendance will receive a Condors Cheer Shaker, sponsored by KGET-TV 17 and IHOP. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Should the Condors earn a victory on Thursday, they will host the Gulls in Game Four on Friday night. After that game, the Condors will auction off their Metal Blade warm up jerseys, with proceeds going toward the Petroleum Shrine Club. The first round of the playoffs is sponsored by KGET-TV 17 and IHOP, everybody in attendance will have a chance to win one of five Metal Blade jerseys to be given away.
Game Five, if necessary, will be Sunday evening at 5:00pm at the San Diego Sports Arena. The Condors will need to win both games on home ice this week to force a fifth game.
Playoff tickets can be purchased by contacting the Centennial Garden Box Office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through Ticketmaster at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets and group outings may be purchased by calling 324-PUCK (7825), or by visiting the Condors office at Centennial Garden.
Condors Notes
· The Condors and Gulls have combined for 145 shots on goal in their first two postseason games. The Gulls put up 77 shots, while the Condors managed 68.
· Bakersfield has allowed the first goal in five straight games, going back through the regular season.
· San Diego scored within the first five minutes of a period, in five of the six periods played during the series.
· The Condors scored on their first post season power play Friday night. Since then, they have been kept off the board in 11 opportunities with the man advantage.
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