Two-time reigning Pacific Division Champs open the playoffs tonight
April 4, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield, Calif. -The Condors team-record-tying 11-game winning streak came to a close, and they wrapped up a four-game road trip with a 1-2-0-1 record to close the regular season. Their 41-27-2-2 overall mark earned them 86 points and their second consecutive Pacific Division title.
Though they finished in a tie with the Stockton Thunder for overall points, the Condors owned the tie breaker with more overtime and regulation wins. It secured the #2 seed in the Western Conference and a first round matchup against the Victoria Salmon Kings - the third time in the last four seasons the two clubs have met in the opening round of the post season.
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC):
Game 1 - Monday, Apr. 4 @ Victoria (7:05 p.m.)
Game 2 - Tuesday, Apr. 5 @ Victoria (7:05 p.m.)
Game 3 - Friday, Apr. 8 vs. Victoria (7 p.m.)
Game 4 - Saturday, Apr. 9 vs. Victoria (7 p.m.)*
Game 5 - Monday, Apr. 11 vs. Victoria (7 p.m.)*
*if necessary
WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):
Tuesday, Mar. 29
LAS VEGAS 5 vs. Condors 2
The Wranglers put an end to the Condors 11-game winning streak, and also ended G Brian Stewart's record 10-game winning streak, with a 5-2 victory at Orleans Arena Tuesday night. The Condors took a 1-0 lead on F Bobby Robins' tally, and C Adam Naglich tied the game at 2-2 early in the second. But Vegas reeled off three unanswered goals, including an empty netter, to seal the win.
Wednesday, Mar. 30
ONTARIO 7 vs. Condors 5
F Jean-Marc Beaudoin scored twice, while RW Erick Lizon, F Bobby Robins, and RW Stephane Goulet each scored for the Condors, but it wasn't enough to topple the Reign in a 7-5 setback at Citizens Business Bank Arena Wednesday. The Reign touched up Condors G Jim Watt for seven tallies on 39 shots in the rookie's second career start. Bakersfield finished the season series against the Reign with 10 wins in 14 games.
Friday, Apr. 1
Condors 3 vs. UTAH 1
RW Stephane Goulet scored once in the first and once in the third to stake the visitors to a 2-0 advantage. Utah tallied while shorthanded with less than seven minutes left to get on the board, but an empty netter by Captain F Andrew Ianiero secured the victory for the Condors. The win put them on the precipice of their second straight division title, as G Brian Stewart turned aside 39 of 40 shots in the win.
Saturday, Apr. 2
UTAH 2 vs. Condors 1 (SO)
Despite being shorthanded six times in the game, the Condors surrendered only 16 shots through regulation and overtime, but Utah pulled away with a 2-1 victory in the shootout. Rookie D Josh Burrows, who skated at forward for the night due to a shortened roster, scored his first professional goal while the Condors racked up 40 shots on the night.
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
The Condors winning streak in the final month of the regular season was stopped at 11 straight games, tying the club record for consecutive victories set in 1999-00.
The Condors held the Grizzlies to just 16 shots on Saturday in regulation and overtime, the lowest opponent shot total of the season.
D Josh Burrows skated as a forward on Saturday, and also collected his first professional goal.
The Condors lost to Ontario for just the 4th time all year on Wednesday, finishing with a 10-4-0 season series advantage over the Reign.
The Condors dominated their division in the regular season, going 22-11-1 on the year and 15-2-0 at home.
F Mike Gurtler recorded his first professional point on Wednesday with an assist against Ontario.
The Condors still have an 11 game home winning streak, dating back to Feb. 25 against the Stockton Thunder.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE: (Schedule is subject to change)
Monday, Apr. 4 - 11:15 a.m. Practice (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre)
7:05 p.m. Game 1 vs. Victoria (SOFMC)
Tuesday, Apr. 5 - 11:15 a.m. Practice (SOFMC)
7:05 p.m. Game 2 vs. Victoria (SOFMC)
Wednesday, Apr. 6 - travel day
Thursday, Apr. 7 - TBA
Friday, Apr. 8 - 10 a.m. Practice (Rabobank Arena)
7 p.m. Game 3 vs. Victoria
Saturday, Apr. 9 - 10 a.m. Practice (Rabobank Arena)
7 p.m. Game 4 vs. Victoria *
Sunday, Apr. 10 - TBA
Monday, Apr. 11 - 10 a.m. Practice (Rabobank Arena)
7 p.m. Game 5 vs. Victoria *
*if necessary
ON THE DOCKET:
The Condors open the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Victoria Salmon Kings tonight with Game 1 of the best-of-five match up. Game 2 will be Tuesday, also from Victoria. Both games start at 7:05 p.m.
The two clubs come to Bakersfield for Game 3, 4 & 5 (if necessary), on Friday, Saturday and Monday. All three games start at 7 p.m. The first round of the playoffs is sponsored by ABC23, Cal Water and Bakersfield Hyundai. For Friday and Saturday's games, if the Condors score with 11:11 left on the clock in any period, either night, one lucky fan will win a brand new car, courtesy of Bakersfield Hyundai.
All four games this week can be heard in their entirety online at foxsports970am.com, and on your smartphone through the iheartradio app. You can also watch the games streaming live through America One. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday's games can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM. All home games will also be aired on Bright House Networks Cable Channel 21.
The Condors will also be holding a viewing party for Game #2 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center on Tuesday, April 5. Come watch the Condors take on the Victoria Salmon Kings before their return to Rabobank Arena!
CONDORS LEAGUE LEADERS:
Condors - 5,117 average attendance (6th, ECHL) - 5,179 average attendance including All-Star Game (5th, ECHL)
G Brian Stewart - 2.25 GAA (2nd, ECHL)
G Brian Stewart - .927 Save percentage (1st, ECHL)
G Brian Stewart - 100% shootout save percentage (t-1st, ECHL)
G Josh Tordjman - 3 shutouts (t-2nd, ECHL)
RW Erick Lizon - 208 PIM (2nd, ECHL)
RW Stephane Goulet - 237 Shots (5th, ECHL)
F Michael Gergen - 4 shootout goals (t-3rd, ECHL)
D Tyler Gotto - 4 game winning goals (t-1st, defensemen
D Evan Stoflet - 3 Game winning goals (t-3rd, defensemen)
D Erik Burgdoerfer - +20 plus/minus (4th, rookies; 2nd defensemen)
D Joey Ryan - 146 PIM (5th, defensemen)
CONDORS FINAL REGULAR SEASON LEADERS:
Points: RW Stephane Goulet, 60
Goals: RW Stephane Goulet, 28
Assists: C Slava Trukhno, 40
PIM: RW Erick Lizon, 208
+/-: D Erik Burgdoerfer, +20
GAA: G Brian Stewart, 2.25
Save %: G Brian Stewart, .927
Wins: G Brian Stewart, 20
GET TICKETS:
Individual playoff tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena Box Office. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, with extended hours on game and event days. You can also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit them online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Mini-plan holders can still get in ahead of the action! Call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) to get more information on how you can lock in your seats for the 2011 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
All you need are 10 people to put together a playoff group - get discounts on your tickets, group seating, and everyone in a lower bowl group gets a free Condors hat. Call the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information or go online to www.bakersfieldcondors.com.
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