Two: It's the Magic Number
March 13, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Last Week
Last Week's Record (2-2-0)
Overall Record (29-23-5)
Tuesday, March 7th
CONDORS 3 vs. Long Beach 2 (OT)
Attendance: 4,274
Tyler Scott's goal with 19.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Bakersfield Condors a 3-2 victory over the Long Beach Ice Dogs. Andrew Ianiero and Mathieu Brunelle scored in regulation for Bakersfield.
Friday, March 10th
CONDORS 4 vs. Phoenix 1
Attendance: 6,873
Brad Mehalko scored the eventual game-winner as the Bakersfield Condors defeated the Phoenix Roadrunners by a score of 4-1 at the Rabobank Arena. Mehalko, Dave Bonk and Kevin St. Jacques all scored a goal and an assist in the victory.
Saturday, March 11th
CONDORS 1 at Stockton 5
Attendance: 5,836
Lance Monych of the Stockton Thunder recorded a hat trick as the Bakersfield Condors dropped a 5-1 contest at the Rabobank Arena. Goaltender Marty Magers made 27 saves in his first start at home for the Condors.
Sunday, March 12th
CONDORS 2 at Long Beach 3
Mike Hofstrand's goal with 10:51 remaining in the third period brought the Bakersfield Condors to within a goal, but Cory Urquhart's hat trick provide all the scoring necessary for the Long Beach Ice Dogs in the Condors' 3-2 loss in front of 1,961 fans at the Long Beach Arena.
Where we are
The Condors (29-23-5, 63 points) are nine points behind 2nd-place Long Beach Ice Dogs. Bakersfield has played two fewer games than Long Beach with two head-to-head games remaining. The San Diego Gulls (28-26-5, 61 pts) trail Bakersfield by two points in the Pacific Division. The Condors can clinch a Kelly Cup Playoff spot with either a win or a Stockton Thunder loss. Bakersfield's "Magic Number" to clinch is currently two: any combination of two points, either won by the Condors or lost by Stockton, locks Bakersfield into a post-season berth.
Notes from the Nest
-Andrew Ianiero carried a season-long team-high five game assist streak from February 27th through March 7th.
-Mathieu Brunelle has scored three goals and four assists in his last five games.
-Scott Balan has a +6 rating in his last five appearances.
-In their last ten games, the Condors have outscored opponents in the third period 12-5.
-Paul Rosebush suited up for Bakersfield on Friday and Saturday night. Rosebush has played in five games with the Condors and is now eligible to participate in the playoffs.
Recent Transactions
Joel Irving was activated prior to yesterday's game at Long Beach while Andrew Ianiero was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve.
Buy Tickets
The Condors conclude a home-and-home series on Tuesday, March 14th, when the Ice Dogs visit Bakersfield. That evening, fans who donate a used cell phone or printer cartridge will receive $1 terrace admission. On Friday, March 17th, KUZZ 107.9 and Dave Long Realtor present Lotto Ticket Giveaway. The first 2,000 adults 18 and older receive a Mega Millions lottery ticket. Saturday, March 18th, the first 2,000 children 12 and under will receive a Kevin St. Jacques bobblehead doll courtesy of KGET-TV 17 and Barber Honda.
League Leaders
-Sean Venedam - 3 PPG in one game (ECHL season-high)
-Sean Venedam - 15 power play goals (T-1st)
-Andrew Ianiero - 4 shorthanded assists (T-1st)
-Andrew Ianiero - 6 shorthanded points (T-3rd)
-Kevin Truelson - 178 shots on goal (2nd among defensemen)
-Ryan Munce - 22 wins (T-4th)
-Ryan Munce - 2628 minutes (T-1st)
-Ryan Munce - 1418 saves (1st)
-Ryan Munce - 7 shootout wins (1st)
-Ryan Munce - 4 overtime wins (T-1st)
-Ryan Munce - .814 shootout percentage (3rd)
-Bakersfield - 5,591 fans/game (5th)
This Week (All Times Pacific)
Tuesday, March 14th vs. Long Beach (7:00pm)
Friday, March 17th vs. Phoenix (7:00pm)
Saturday, March 18th vs. Phoenix (7:00pm)
All Games at home (Rabobank Arena)
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