Victoria Salmon Kings Review

Published on January 29, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


The Victoria Salmon Kings made their second trip to California in the month of January, and threw curveballs to the Long Beach Ice Dogs and Pacific-division leading Bakersfield Condors.

On "We Will Win Wednesday" at Long Beach Arena, Goaltender Bryan Bridges made 43 saves to earn a pro career best 0.977 save percentage and lead Victoria to their fourth win against the Ice Dogs.

Wes Goldie scored his third goal in two games to spark the Salmon Kings in Bakersfield. Jordan Krestanovich posted a shorthanded goal and assisted on the game-winning goal for another Victoria road victory.

After the Friday night fight, the Salmon Kings awakened to face the Condors for a Saturday game at noon. With the legs still turning and burning from the previous night, Vancouver Canucks contracted player Marc-Andre Bernier notched a hat trick, and rookie Netminder Alexandre Vincent nabbed 50 saves in his pro debut to guide Victoria to another win at Rabobank Arena.

In their third game in three days, the Salmon Kings battled a tired and frustrated Ice Dogs squad to wrap up the road trip. Victoria dominated in the third period, and with goals from six different players, was able to secure an undefeated road trip.

Wednesday January 24, 2007 @ Long Beach à 3-1 W

Friday January 26, 2007 @ Bakersfield à 4-3 W

Saturday January 27, 2007 @ Bakersfield à 6-5 W (OT)

Sunday January 28, 2007 @ Long Beach à 6-3 W

KEY POINTS/MILESTONES

- Salmon Kings set a club record of four straight wins.

- Milan Gajic earned his 100th pro point in his 100th pro game.

- Ryan Wade tallied his 150th pro point and ECHL point.

- Salmon Kings are holding the eighth playoff spot.

STREAKS

- Kiel McLeod is on a five-game point streak (3g, 2a).

- Marc-Andre Bernier is on a three-game goal streak and point streak (5g, 2a).

- Wes Goldie is on a four-game point streak (4g, 1a).

LEADERS

- Wes Goldie-in National Conference: 1st in game-winning goals (5), tied for 1st in goals (26), tied for 1st in shorthanded goals (5).

- Kiel McLeod-in National Conference: tied for 3rd in goals (20), 7th in powerplay goals (9).

- Matt Kelly-in National Conference: 2nd in points by rookie defenseman (15).

NEXT GAMES

Friday Feb 2 and Saturday Feb 3 vs Idaho

- This is only the second series of the season between Victoria and Idaho; Victoria is (1-1-1) versus Idaho.

- Since their last meeting (Oct 28), Victoria has 7 different players.

- Mike Stutzel earned four points (2g, 2a) in three-game series vs Idaho.

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