ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Rookies Lead the Way in Win over Wranglers, 3-2

Published on March 19, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - F Greg Miller scored twice and F Nick MacNeil added his first pro tally as the Bakersfield Condors (29-26-2-3, 63pts) took down the Las Vegas Wranglers (16-37-4-2, 38pts), 3-2 Tuesday night at Rabobank Arena.

1st Period

CONDORS goal: F Greg Miller (20th) wrist shot on a rebound from between the circles (Watson, Knackstedt assists) at 8:16; BAK leads, 1-0Shots: BAK - 12 | LV - 6

2nd Period

Wranglers goal: D Eddie DelGrosso one-timer from the top of the slot on the power play at 7:18; tied 1-1CONDORS goal: Miller (21st) with his second of the night, wrist shot from the right circle off a patient pass from D George Hughes (Hughes, Collins assists) on the power play at 9:19; BAK leads 2-1CONDORS goal: Rookie F Nick MacNeil swept in a rebound from the top of the crease for his first pro goal in his first pro game (Thurber, Heywood assists) at 19:24; BAK leads 3-1 Shots: BAK - 6 | LV - 13

3rd Period

Wranglers goal: F Robbie Smith from the top of the crease on the power play (extra attacker) at 18:21; BAK leads 3-2Shots: BAK - 7 | LV - 11

W: Brossoit (21-9-2-0, 30/28)

L: Fullerton (10-17-4-2, 24/21)

Condors droppings: Three Stars: 1. Miller (BAK), 2. MacNeil (BAK), Brossoit (BAK) Final shots:BAK - 24 | LV - 30 Power plays: BAK - 1/2 | LV - 2/5F Nick MacNeil became the 7th player to score his first pro goal with the Condors this season. Rookies accounted for six of the nine points for the Condors on the night (3g-3a). D Jordan Heywood notched another assist tonight, giving him one in each of his two pro games. Bakersfield improved to 7-2-0-0 in the season series against Las Vegas. They will meet again Sunday, and five more times in total over the remainder of the regular season. F Chris Kushneriuk, who signed with Las Vegas two weeks ago, returned to Rabobank Arena in a professional game for the first time since 2011-12. The ex-Condor missed all of last season during his battle with cancer. Scratches: Pageau (21-IR), Bennett (21-IR), Cunningham, Gawryletz

NEXT HOME GAMES

Saturday, Mar. 22 - Cap Giveaway Night

Condors vs. Ontario Reign First 2,000 fans 5 and older get their choice between a baseball-style cap or a flat-bill capSponsored by 98.5 The Fox and Three-Way Chevrolet & Cadillac Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m.

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