ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizzlies Keep Rolling with 2-1 Win in Bakersfield

February 2, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Bakersfield, California - The Utah Grizzlies (20-16-3-4) defeated the Bakersfield Condors 2-1 Saturday night at Rabobank Arena to take both games in the weekend series.

Igor Bobkov stopped all 13 third period shots and 30 of 31 in the game to earn the victory in goal. The Grizzlies at 13-2-2-2 since Christmas are unbeaten in 17 of their last 19 games overall to lead the ECHL during this stretch.

Utah took a 2-0 lead into the second period after Jamie MacQueen (15) scored on the power-play 6:17 into the first period and Phil Mangan (6), crashing the net, scored for Utah 6:41 later at 12:58 of the first period.

Utah drew two power-plays in the first 5:25 of the game and cashed in as Mathieu Aubin and Vinny Scarsella picked up assists on MacQueen's goal as Utah controlled the Bakersfield zone five-on-four.

Danick Paquette fired a shot from the circle in transition that Mangan jammed in for the rebound to make it 2-0. Brent Gwidt picked up the other assist.

After Bakersfield made it 2-1 7:23 into the second, Utah immediately killed a penalty and took the 2-1 lead to the third.

Utah continues their nine-game road stretch Wednesday in Boise at 7:10 p.m.

The Grizzlies return home Monday, February 17 for a 1:35 p.m. start for Maverik Monday on President's Day. Fans can get six tickets for $30 with a receipt from Maverik.

Wednesday, February 19 is the next Wild $2 Wednesday with $2 hot dogs, $2 fries, $2 soft drinks, $2 draft beers and $5 student tickets against Idaho at 7 p.m.

Friday, February 21 is our final Pooch on the Pond where fans can bring their dogs to the game. Call (801) 988-8045 for more information.

Friday, February 28 is our eighth annual Pink in the Rink to support breast cancer awareness. The Grizzlies will be wearing pink specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off live after the game.

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