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Grizzlies Clinch 6th Straight Playoff Berth with Shootout Point in Bakersfield

March 14, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Bakersfield, California - The Bakersfield Condors defeated the Utah Grizzlies 2-1 in a shootout in a goaltending battle Wednesday night in Bakersfield.

With the point in the standings, Utah clinches their sixth-straight playoff appearance as they run their unbeaten streak to four games at 2-0-1-1. They also improve to 4-2-1-2 in their last nine games.

After trailing 1-0 for 36:29 after a first period power-play goal by Bakersfield, Utah tied the game 6:38 into the third period on Colin Vock's team leading 23rd goal of the year with Adam Estoclet and Martin Lee picking up assists on the rush up ice. Gaelan Patterson was also right on top of the net waiting for a chance too as Vock scored.

Utah's goal came on their 30th shot of the night after they outshot the Condors 43-36 in the game and 34-17 over the final two periods. Bakersfield goaltender Brian Stewart stopped 42 of 43 shots through overtime and all five Utah looks in the shootout.

Grizzlies goaltender Ben Meisner, 22, stopped 34 of 35 Bakersfield shots in his pro debut and four of the Condors five looks in the shootout. Meisner joined the Grizzlies on an Amateur Tryout Agreement after just finishing his college career at American International College. He steps in for Adam Morrison who was recalled by the Boston Bruins and assigned to Providence of the AHL yesterday.

Utah continues their road trip Friday in Bakersfield at 8 p.m. before continuing in San Francisco Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 3:15 p.m.

The Grizzlies return home Wednesday, March 27; Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 to host Colorado. Wednesday is a Wild $2 Wednesday with $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Fries, $2 Soft Drinks and $2 Draft Beers, plus $5 student tickets. Friday and Saturday is Fan Appreciation Weekend, that includes a post-game skate with the team after Saturday's game for the regular season home finale.

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