Three-Goal First Proves Enough in 3-2 Falcons Win
March 29, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - Three different Fresno Falcons scored goals in the first period and Jamie Holden made 35 saves as Fresno defeated the Bakersfield Condors at Save Mart Center, 3-2.
Rob McFeeters opened the scoring when he roofed a rebound at 10:24 of the first from Matt O'Dette and Brett Hammond. Shawn Mather and Derek Krestanovich then combined to set-up Fraser Clair, who gave the Falcons a 2-0 edge at 12:48 with his 24th of the campaign. John Wroblewski capped the three-goal frame with a wrist shot from the left wing at 16:48, and Fresno headed to the second leading 3-0.
The Condors finally solved Holden skating on a five-on-three power play in the second period. Dave Bonk knocked home his own rebound at 6:26, cutting the Falcons' lead to 3-1 after two.
Fresno kept the visitors at bay until the final minute. Skating six-on-four with the goaltender pulled and the Falcons' Vince Macri in the penalty box, Bonk re-directed a Kevin Truelson floater from the point to move within a single goal with 40 seconds remaining. The Condors would not threaten again, though, and Fresno won by the final of 3-2.
The Falcons have now won a season-high seven games in a row at home and have yet to lose in regulation to a division opponent at 21-0-6 against the Pacific Division. Having already clinched first place out of the Pacific, the club is 40-13-13 with 93 points overall.
Fresno concludes a four-game home stand Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Save Mart Center against the Phoenix RoadRunners and Utah Grizzlies, respectively. The first 1,000 kids 12 & younger on Friday will receive a Falcons t-shirt bearing the "C" and #2 of Fresno captain Matt O'Dette courtesy of Affluent Lending, KSEE 24, and Y101. On Saturday, the first 1,000 kids 12 & younger will receive a Falcons t-shirt bearing the "A" and #19 of Fresno assistant captain Shawn Mather courtesy of Allstate Roofing, CBS 47, and KISS Country.
Individual tickets are on sale now for both games at all Ticketmaster outlets and Save Mart Center's box office with prices ranging from $8 - $23. For complete ticket information and an arena map of Save Mart Center, visit www.fresnofalcons.com/singletickets.html, or contact the Falcons front office directly at (559) 485-PUCK (7825).
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