ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Stockton Stymies Condors, 5-1

Published on December 29, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder (14-15-2-1, 31 points) opened up a 4-0 lead and cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Bakersfield Condors (19-9-2-0, 40 points), at Stockton Arena Tuesday night. The loss stopped the Condors three-game road winning streak.

Stockton touched up Condors G Timo Pielmeier for a pair in the first frame. They took a 1-0 lead when LW Judd Blackwater scored on a wrist shot from the circle at 7:54 of the first period. The Thunder went up 2-0 on a C Chris D'Alvise wrap-around, 9:37 into the opening frame. Stockton took a 11-4 shot lead into the first intermission.

The Thunder extended their lead in the middle frame. D Anthony Aiello had his wrist shot tip off G Timo Pielmeier's glove and just over the goal line with 8:56 remaining in the second period. The Condors put on pressure in the final minutes on the power play, but could not solve the ECHL's reigning Goalie of the Week, Bryan Pitton.

RW Brett Hemingway scored at 2:20 of the third period to make it 4-0. Bakersfield finally bested Pitton when F Stephane Goulet converted a perfect feed from RW Ryan Menei on the power play at 6:10 of the final period, but the Condors would not strike again. RW J.F. Caudron capped off the scoring with 2:06 remaining to produce the 5-1 final score.

NOTES FROM THE NEST: The Condors were without D John de Gray tonight, as he was reassigned this morning to Rochester (AHL) by Anaheim... Bakersfield finishes the 2009 calendar year with a record of 41-25-3-3 in 72 games... Despite the loss, Bakersfield is 13-5-2 in 20 all-time games at Stockton Arena (.700), their best record of any opponent's buildings they have ever played more than two games in... Three stars: 1st - B. Pitton (STK); 2nd - Aiello (STK); 3rd - D'Alvise (STK).

UP NEXT: The Condors return home and ring in the New Year with Make Over Giveaway Night on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. All fans 18 and older have the chance to win a non-invasive make over package valued at over $8,000, sponsored by Bright House Networks and American Laser Centers. Plus it's Dollar Dog Night - everyone can enjoy hot dogs for just $1 (limit 10 per visit)! TICKETS: The Rabobank Arena Box Office 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 1-800-745-3000, 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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