Opening Weekend Features Shutout Win against Fresno
October 14, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Opening Night took place on home ice, with the reigning Taylor Cup Champion Fresno Falcons coming into town to begin their title defense, but it was Condors goaltender Kevin St. Pierre's night. Jeff Goldie got on the board late in the first period for the first Bakersfield goal of the season, and the Condors led 1-0. St. Pierre held the game close, stopping 28 shots through the first 40 minutes, until Paul Willett extended the lead with a pair of power play goals. Willett later set up Paul Rosebush for an empty net goal to seal the deal and St. Pierre ended up with 35 saves on the night. With the 4-0 shutout, all fans in attendance received a four-pack of Krispy Kreme Donuts with their ticket stub.
This Week
The Condors host the Anchorage Aces in a 7:00pm match at Centennial Garden this Saturday. The first 2,000 children 12 and under will receive a Paul Willett Bobblehead Doll, sponsored by KGET-TV17 and Cambridge Home Mortgage. Willett is the third Condor to be featured on a bobblehead, and is hot off his two-goal, three-point performance on Opening Night.
Sunday afternoon marks the return of the San Diego Gulls to Centennial Garden in a 3:00pm start. Airwave Dave, the Austin Powers impersonator, will be entertaining the crowd, and is sponsored by the Spanish Radio Group and 24 Hour Fitness. After the game, fans can stick around for the first Skate With The Condors of the season. Skate rental will be available for $3, or you can bring your own.
CONDORS NOTES
· Kevin St. Pierre's shutout on Saturday was the 13th in franchise history, and the 11th in Condors history.
· Paul Willett played in his 200th career Condors game on Saturday night.
· Willett needs one more goal for 100 in his Condors career.
· Christoffer Norgren, who has played his entire career in Sweden, recorded two assists on Saturday night. Former Falcon star Christian Skoryna recorded his first point as a Condor with an assist.
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