Overtime Loss Ends Strong January for Condors
January 31, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Last Week
Saturday, Long Beach 3 vs. CONDORS 2 (OT); attn: 7,792
With the second largest crowd of the season behind them on Connor James bobblehead night, the rookie notched a pair of assists in a 3-2 overtime loss to Long Beach. The battle between the top two teams in the league did not disappoint, with nearly 80 combined shots on goal, physical play, lead changes and finally a sudden death outcome. Yutaka Fukufuji ended his brilliant stretch of seven straight wins with 39 saves in the OTL. The Condors, who trailed 1-0 after the first period, couldn't hold the 2-1 lead in the third, and the Ice Dogs improved to 3-1-1 against Bakersfield.
Where we stand
Despite a 10-1-2 record in their last 13 games, the Condors have slipped to second place in the West Division, two points behind Long Beach. Bakersfield is second in the ECHL in points (58) and third in wins (26), but is tied with Pensacola for the best winning percentage (.690) and has lost the least number of games in regulation (10).
What's up this week
The Condors travel north to Alaska and meet up with the Aces for three games this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Wednesday and Thursday's games start at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday's game is at 3:05 (all times Pacific). All Condors games, home and away, can be heard live on KGEO AM 1230, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and now available for viewing through B2 Networks on the official Condors website.
The Condors return to California next week with road games on Tuesday and Wednesday in Fresno and San Diego, respectively, before coming back home for two games on February 11th and 12th. Fresno comes to town on the 11th with a special concert featuring national recording group Hawk Nelson after the game in Centennial Garden, sponsored by KKEY-TV 11 and Island Style.
News from the Nest
· Connor James was recalled by the American Hockey League's Manchester Monarchs this weekend, playing in Sunday's shootout loss to the Lowell Lock Monsters. It's his second recall of the season and he is only eight points shy of the ECHL leader for rookie scoring.
· James had recorded at least one point in nine of his last 12 games, including 6g-9a-15pts, and five points in his last three games.
· G Yutaka Fukufuji saw his seven-game winning streak come to a close on Saturday night. He is 9-1-1 in his last 11 games.
· C Mike Hofstrand returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing 30 games and two full months with surgery to repair a sports hernia. He had an assist. D Ryan Coole also returned after missing 14 games with a knee injury.
· D Guy Dupuis is tied for second in the ECHL for points among defensemen (29).
· C Kevin St. Jacques suffered a concussion when checked from behind into the boards on Saturday and played only a limited role for the final two periods in that game. He is cleared to play this week.
· LW Vlad Serov saw his team-high nine game scoring streak come to an end on Saturday as well. He had 10 points during the stretch.
· Bakersfield has killed off 28 of their last 29 shorthanded opportunities.
Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings can still be reserved by contacting the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information. Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Centennial Garden box office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location.
Buy Tickets
Season ticket, mini-plans and group outings can still be reserved by contacting the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information. Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Centennial Garden box office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location.
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