Reign sneak by Condors in season opener, 2-1
Published on October 19, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors battled for 60 minutes, but fell 2-1 to the Ontario Reign before of a raucous crowd of 7,914 fans at Rabobank Arena on Opening Night.
The Condors (0-1-0, 0 points) scored the first goal of the game, with rookie F Matt Caruana redirecting home a shot by D Tyler Scott at 3:59 of the opening period. The goal was the first of Caruana's career. Just seconds after a Condors shorthanded goal was waved off, Ontario (1-0-0, 2 points) tied it up. A power play goal at 19:38 by D Andrew Martens made it 1-1 after one.
The second period nearly expired without another tally, but Ontario used the man advantage to take the lead late in the frame. At 18:42 of the second, RW Geoff Walker notched his first pro goal to give Ontario a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes of play.
Bakersfield battled in the third in an attempt to tie the game, but Reign G Jeff Zatkoff stood his ground. The Condors held a 13-3 shot advantage in the last stanza, and had a handful of chances during a furious final minute, but Ontario held on for the first win in team history. G Dave McKee made his Condors debut, stopping 25 of 27 shots in the loss.
Notes from The Nest:
The Condors are back in action next Wednesday when they host the Stockton Thunder for the annual Toy Collection, sponsored by ABC23 and R&D Leather Furniture. Fans that donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive $1 terrace admission to the game. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322-2525, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825).
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