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Owen Stonewalls Condors, Thunder Win 4-1

November 23, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


Stockton, Calif. - Shane Owen stood on his head yet again as the Thunder win their third straight by a score of 4-1 over the Bakersfield Condors Sunday evening at Stockton Arena. Owen led the way with 36 saves and Tyler Maxwell scored the eventual game winner for the second straight night. The win also marks the Thunder's fifth straight victory over their closest rival this season. The rivalry continues Wednesday at Stockton Arena as the Thunder take on the Condors for the fourth and final game of this early season series.

1st Period

-No goals

-Shots: STK - 9 | BAK - 12

2nd Period

-THUNDER GOAL : F Peter Sivak (5) one timer from the bottom of the far side circle (Shattock, Constant assists), 15:22 (PP)

-THUNDER GOAL : F Tyler Maxwell (6) tip in off of a slap-pass from the point (Boutin, Levi assists), 16:41 (PP)

-Shots: STK - 8 | BAK - 13

3rd Period

-BAK goal: F Connor Jones (6) scramble in front that resulted in the goalie being knocked down and the puck trickled over the goal line (Brooks assist), 13:18 (PP)

-THUNDER GOAL : F James Henry (3) rebound off initial save and scooped around goalie's outstretched pad (Boutin, Shattock assists), 16:18 (PP)

-THUNDER GOA L: F Ryan Hayes (5) shot from just below the hash marks in his own zone goes into the empty net (unassisted), 18:12 (EN)

-Shots: STK - 10 | BAK - 12

W: Shane Owen (37 shots, 36 saves)

L: Ty Rimmer (26 shots, 23 saves)

Notable Statistics

-Three Stars: 1- Shane Owen (37 shots, 36 saves) 2- Peter Sivak (1 goal) 3- Ryan Constant (1 assist)

-Final Shots: STK - 27 | BAK - 37

-Power plays: STK - 3/5 | BAK - 1/6

-Ryan Constant adds to his league lead in power-play assists with his 7th of the year

-Tyler Maxwell is on a three-game points streak (3 goals, 3 assists)

-Peter Sivak is on a three-game goals and points streak (3 goals, 2 assists)

Quotes

"It was huge weekend for us I think. We earned 6 points and I think we can build off these performances, keep getting better and continue winning." - Shane Owen on his overview of the weekend three-peat over Bakersfield

"It's part of the game. I knew it was coming after it happened early but I just know I have to keep my head in the game, stay solid and continue to see the puck well. It's something I always expect as a goalie but I just stay focused and the game will take care of itself." - Owen on Bakersfield's intense drives to the net

"They're one of our biggest rivals. The heat always builds up between us, especially when you play them four games in a row like this. It makes it fun to battle with them." - Ryan Constant on the physicality and heated play between the Thunder and the Condors

"Every game with them is a 4-point game if you think about it. It's a division rival and we learn a lot about them the more we see them. It's already developed into a really heated rivalry and I think this was a great time for us to get to play them coming off a tough string of road games coming home and we've responded well." - Head Coach Rich Kromm on the rivalry between Stockton and Bakersfield and how they've dealt with that emotion so far

"I think they're trying to get as much traffic in front of the net as they can. It's something we talk about as well but I think there's a fine line between what's appropriate and what's not and on that last goal, Shane [Owen] had no chance to make the save. But it's really just a part of the game." - Coach Kromm on the physical play in front of Owen

"He played a great game. He's got a great even temperament and he doesn't allow himself to get rattled. It's important for a goaltender, maybe more than anybody else, to remain level headed and he does a great job in that department. He was our best penalty killer tonight and continues to play well this year." - Coach Kromm on Owen's ability to maintain his confidence and play through some chippy plays

NEXT HOME GAME

Bakersfield Condors vs. STOCKTON THUNDER

Wednesday, November 26 @ Stockton Arena

Thunder Magnet to first 500 fans

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

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

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

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