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Lipsbergs Scores First Pro Goal, Thunder Fall

November 27, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder struck first, but fall to the Bakersfield Condors 5-2 at Stockton Arena Wednesday night. Tyler Maxwell scores his team leading seventh goal of the season and rookie Roberts Lipsbergs scored his first professional goal, however, it wasn't enough as the Condors power play scored two goals in the second period and led the away team to victory. The Thunder return to the ice at Stockton Arena Friday night as they welcome the Utah Grizzlies into town on Black Friday.

Official box score

1st Period

-No goals

-Shots: STK - 4 | BAK - 6

2nd Period

-THUNDER GOAL : F Tyler Maxwell (7) tap in from the goal line goes off a Condors defenseman's skate (Sivak, MacLellan assists), 0:56

-BAK goal: F Nick MacNeil (2) poked under goalie after a scrum on top of the crease (Sylvestre, Nash assists), 7:34

-BAK goal: F Brendan Brooks (1) shot from the top of the far side circle changed direction and got by the goalie (Schaber, Winquist assists), 15:23 (PP)

-BAK goal: F Chase Schaber (6) rebound off goalie's kick save is backhanded under the goalie's glove (Winquist, K. Jones assists), 17:45 (PP)

-Shots: STK - 7 | BAK - 12

3rd Period

-BAK goal: F Josh Winquist (5) shot from the top of the far side circle up over goalie's glove (K. Jones assist), 6:42

-THUNDER GOAL : F Roberts Lipsbergs (1) rebound put up over goalie's blocker side shoulder (Phillips, Hayes assists), 13:10

-BAK goal: D Gabriel Verpaelst (1) shot from the near side point into the empty net (Marciano, Narbonne assists), 17:54 (EN)

-Shots: STK - 11 | BAK - 9

W: Frans Tuohimaa (22 shots, 20 saves)

L: Shane Owen (26 shots, 22 saves)

Notable Statistics

-Three Stars: 1- Josh Winquist (1 goal, 2 assists) 2- Chase Schaber (1 goal, 1 assist) 3- Roberts Lipsbergs (1 goal)

-Final Shots: STK - 22 | BAK - 27

-Power plays: STK - 0/3 | BAK - 23

-Roberts Lipsbergs scores his first professional goal

-Tyler Maxwell extends his points streak to four-games (4 goals, 4 assists)

-Peter Sivak extend his penalty minute streak to five-straight games (10 PIMs)

-Maxwell left the game in the second period with an apparent injury. Coach Kromm had no update on his status but said he thinks it's a lower body injury

Quotes

"We knew they were going to come out hard tonight, but we didn't score on our power-play chances and they did. I think that's the real key to us losing." - Roberts Lipsbergs with his thoughts on trying to sweep the Condors and coming up short

"I got the pass from [Adam Phillips] and it was a nice rebound for me. I was able to find a gap above the goalie's shoulder and put it in. It feels good but obviously it would have felt better if we could have won." - Lipsbergs on scoring his first professional career goal

"We could have moved the puck a little faster. We made some nice plays but we allowed a couple goals that we should've stopped. We've played well as a unit lately and [Michal] Spacek stepped up tonight and played well I thought." - Shawn Boutin on the Thunder's defensive zone coverage tonight

"I think the first period was a chess match without much scoring opportunities either way. Their special teams won the game for them tonight. We didn't execute on our chances and they did." - Head Coach Rich Kromm on the Thunder's special teams play

"I think at times we are being a bit too picky. Sometimes we need to just get the puck to the net and forecheck instead of looking for the perfect shot." - Coach Kromm on trying to total more shots on net

"It's a positive when you look at the big picture absolutely. When you look back at the last series of games it definitely helps us in the standings. Now I think we have to bounce back for Friday against Utah and then onto a big series with Alaska at home to round out this homestand." - Coach Kromm on how taking 3 of 4 from Bakersfield is a positive

NEXT HOME GAME

Utah Grizzlies vs. STOCKTON THUNDER

Friday, November 28 @ Stockton Arena

Black Friday: black Thunder t-shirts to first 1000 fans 18-years and over

Doors open @ 6:30pm, Puck drops @ 7:30pm

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

-Alaska Aces vs. STOCKTON THUNDER

Thursday, December 4 @ Stockton Arena

Thor's Birthday

Doors open @ 6:30pm, Puck drops @ 7:30pm

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