GAME RECAP: San Jose 2, Condors 1
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (30-26-9-1, 70pts) turned it on late, but fell 2-1 to the San Jose Barracuda (32-26-4-4; 72pts) on Wednesday night at Rabobank Arena. RW Tyler Vesel scored for the second straight game. C Cooper Marody, in his professional debut, earned the primary assist for his first pro point.
QUICK HITS
- THREE STARS: 1. Bibeau (SJ) 2. Chartier (SJ) 3. Vesel (BAK)
- POWER PLAYS: BAK – 0/2; SJ – 1/4
- SHOTS ON GOAL: BAK – 23; SJ – 34
- GOALTENDERS: BAK – Brossoit (14-10-4; 34/32); SJ – Bibeau (22-14-4; 23/22
- C Cooper Marody made his professional debut after signing a three-year NHL entry level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday; Marody led the Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) in scoring this season
- The Condors fielded a lineup with 12 rookies
- Bakersfield is 4-3-2 against San Jose this season
- Tomorrow night is the series finale in San Jose at 7 p.m. before the Condors wrap up the regular season on Saturday against Ontario at home
- Scratches: Betker (inj.), Stanton (inj.), Simpson (inj.) Hamilton (inj.), Callahan (healthy), Platzer (inj.), Malone (inj.), Mantha (inj.), Gryba (inj.), Downing (inj.), Loney (inj.)