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Condors pick up point in shootout loss to Steelheads, 2-1
Jan 4, 2008

Condors pick up point in shootout loss to Steelheads, 2-1

Bakersfield and Idaho face off again tomorrow at noon; Diego and Poster Giveaway at The Nest

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors out-shot the Idaho Steelheads 45-30, but fell 2-1 in a shootout Friday night in front of 5,355 at Rabobank Arena in downtown Bakersfield. After each team scored once in the first, neither club scored again until the shootout, during which Idaho netted two goals for the win.

Idaho (16-11-7, 39 points) opened the game's scoring with a tally from F Bill Kinkel at 8:12 of the opening frame. However, the Condors (8-17-6, 22 points) responded just 1:23 later when F/D Steven Later deked his way to the net and snapped the puck past Idaho G Kellen Briggs to tie the game, 1-1.

In the second period, the Condors and Steelheads sent 13 and eight shots on goal, respectively, but neither team found a way to score in the frame, keeping the 1-1 tie intact after two.

Despite the Condors out-shooting Idaho 15-5 in the third period, neither team broke the tie and the game headed to overtime. After a scoreless overtime session, the Steelheads emerged victorious in the shootout to top Bakersfield by the final score of 2-1.

To access the game's full box score, click here.

Notes: The Condors fall to 0-5 in shootouts this year, and 0-4 in shootouts at home. D Steven Later skated in his 100th game last Sunday against the Wranglers. F Eric Sonnenberg is just one point shy of 100 in his career. The Condors put 45 shots on goal tonight, resulting in a career-high 44 saves for Idaho G Kellen Briggs.

The Condors are back in The Nest tomorrow for another match up against the Idaho Steelheads with a special noon start time. Diego from the show Dora the Explorer will be on hand to mingle and pose for pictures, and all fans will receive a Condors poster featuring Brett Lutes, Tim Konsorada and Joe Dustin, courtesy of Bright House Networks & La Preciosa 105.3. Doors open at 11 a.m., puck drops at noon.

It will also be a Bright House Networks Family Day, during which all subscribers receive $7.00 admission per person by presenting the coupon available in your cable bill. In addition, Saturday will be a Bright House Networks, Bakersfield Californian and Wells Fargo Bank Condors Kids Club Day, where all Kids Club members will receive free admission.

If you can't catch the games on KGEO AM1230 or B2 Networks, you can still stay up to date with the team by signing up for Condors text message score alerts, brought to you by the Condors and Bakersfield.com. Alerts will be sent to your phone with scoring updates at the end of each period and every game to keep you in the loop.

To sign up, just text the word "condors" to 47645, or click here. You can also sign up at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. The mobile alerts are free, though standard text messaging fees from your cell phone service provider may apply.