ECHL Bakersfield Condors

De Gray's Late Goal Gives Condors 3-1 Win Over Victoria

Published on October 22, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


VICTORIA, B.C. - The Bakersfield Condors (2-1-0-0, 3pts) topped the Victoria Salmon Kings (0-4-0-0, 0pts) 3-1 in front of 4,569 fans at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre Wednesday night. D John de Gray scored the game-winner late in the third period, while G Timo Pielmeierpicked up his first professional win with 29 saves.

Pielemeier was tested early, but did not allow a goal in the opening frame. A scoreless first period finished with a 12-4 shots advantage for the Salmon Kings.

The Condors struck first, scoring their first power play goal of the season to grab a 1-0 lead at 5:01 of the second period. LW Shawn Weller tallied the goal with assists going to D Eric Regan and RW Dan Sexton. While shorthanded, C Adam Naglich drew a penalty shot with 8:22 gone by in the second period, but failed to convert. The Condors maintained their lead heading into the third period.

C Adam Taylor evened the score at one with 7:27 remaining in the third period. But de Gray's goal with 3:02 left in regulation proved to be the difference. D Sasha Pokulok put the game away with an empty-net tally with a second remaining in the game for his team-leading third goal of the season.

Up next: The Condors remain in Victoria for two more games this weekend, with matches on Friday and Saturday night. Both games start at 7:05 p.m. All Condors games can be heard live on ESPN 1230, or through live streaming on B2 Networks and www.bakersfieldcondors.com .

They return home on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to host Ontario once again for Toy Collection Night, sponsored by ABC23 and R&D Leather Furniture. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy can get into the game for just $1. All the toys will be donated to the Stay Focused Ministries annual toy collection.

Notes from the Nest: C Adam Naglich and D Pierre-Luc Lessard played in their first professional games... D Sasha Pokulok leads all ECHL defensemen in goals (3) in three games... LW Shawn Weller leads the Condors with four points (1g-3a)... The Condors went 1-for-3 on the power play, while Victoria went 0-for-4... Three Stars of the Game: 1. Timo Pielmeier (BAK) 2. Glenn Fisher (VIC) 3. Adam Taylor (VIC)

Ticket Information: Season Ticket and mini-plans, starting at just $42, are on sale now. Fans can make Condors season tickets even more affordable by using Extended AutoPay, which is a program that allows you to spread your payments out through February, 2010. Purchase discounted tickets when you bring a group of 20 or more out to a Condors game. Stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.

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