ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Griffith Continues to Sizzle; Scores Twice in Third to Beat Grizzlies, 3-1

November 14, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Todd Griffith scored the go-ahead goal early in the third, and the clincher into an empty net late, to lead the Bakersfield Condors to a 3-1 win over the Utah Grizzlies Tuesday, before 8,124 at Rabobank Arena, the Condors largest crowd of the season.

The game was tied 1-1 after two, but Griffith broke the deadlock 8:01 into the final stanza, off a setup from Sean Venedam and Kevin St. Jacques. Griffith's first shot was stopped by goaltender Rob McVicar, but his second attempt flipped high in the air, deflected off a Utah defenseman and came down across the goal line to put Bakersfield (6-4-1) ahead.

Late in the game, after the Grizzlies (3-7-2) pulled McVicar for an extra skater, Griffith came up with a loose puck in center ice, and from just outside the Utah blueline, found the vacated net for the clincher. He has now scored in each of the three games he has played for Bakersfield, and has four overall.

Danny Taylor stopped 26 of 27 shots for the first win of his professional career.

The Condors tied it up late in the first period by charging the net. Andrew Ianiero and Joel Irving worked the puck loose, and Brett Lutes was there to put it home for his fourth goal of the season.

Utah struck first just 1:18 into the game, when Ryan Kinasewich banged home a rebound of Eric Nelson's sharp angle shot.

Nearly 5,200 students were in the crowd as part of the Condors Field Trip Day promotion.

Notes: Danny Stewart was activated for his first professional game. David Kudelka was moved from the 3-day IR to the 7-day IR. Alex Rogosheske was placed on the 3-day IR. Marty Raymond is one victory away from becoming the winningest coach in Bakersfield history. He will accomplish the feat having coached the fewest games in franchise history. The Condors are 2-4-0 at home and 3-0-1 on the road. With Tuesday's crowd of 8,124, the Condors have packed in 42,966 in seven games for an average of 6,138.

The Condors continue their six-game homestand Saturday, Nov. 18, against the Idaho Steelheads at 7pm. It will be the Mobil Gas Fill Up Giveaway, with 100 lucky fans winning $50 gas cards. There will also be a special team meet-and-greet session for season ticket holders after the game.

Next Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Alaska Aces are back in town for KGET-TV 17, KHTY Mighty 970 & Barber Honda Project Warm Families Coat Collection & Poster Giveaway. Donate a new or slightly used coat for distribution to needy families, and receive $1.00 terrace admission to the game. Plus all fans will receive a Condors Thanksgiving poster featuring Scott Balan, Jamie Hodson, Joel Irving, David Kudelka, Brett Lutes, Andrew Oke, Kevin Truelson, and Head Coach Marty Raymond.

You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens and Jeremy Zager calling all the action. Most games this season will again be available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

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Season and group ticket packages for the 2006-07 Condors season are on sale now at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling at 324-PUCK (7825)

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