Condors lose a heartbreaker, 1-0 – BakersfieldCondors.com

CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – G Scott Greenham stood on his head with a 44-save performance, but it couldn’t help the Bakersfield Condors (19-40-2-3, 43pts) as they fell 1-0 to the Ontario Reign (42-15-3-3, 90pts) Saturday night at Rabobank Arena.

Highlights from the night

Post-game comments from O’Dette

The two clubs skated to a scoreless tie in the first period, though Ontario put up 20 shots on Greenham. The frame featured plenty of physical play, one fight, and big hits on both sides.

Ontario held a 12-8 shot advantage in the middle frame, but Greenham and Reign G Dusty Carlson both were equal to the task, keeping it scoreless. Both the Condors and Reign had their share of power play chances through the first 40 minutes as well, but they didn’t help break the scoreless tie.

Greenham continued to make save after save, but was finally bested with just 4:23 left to go in the hockey game. Rookie scoring leader F Mario Lamoureux slammed in his 24th of the season off a feed from behind the net. The Condors put together a furious finish, but could not find the back of the net.

Tonight’s box score: click here.

Condors droppings:

F Shawn Skelly left the game after the first period and did not return, nor did F Nicholas Tremblay, who left during the third period after a lower body injury… This was the final meeting of the 10-game season series… Greenham has stopped 40 or more shots six times this season… Condors scratches: D Ryan Annesley, F Francis Verreault, D Deron Cousens and D Dale Warkentin… Shots on goal: BAK – 16, ONT – 45… Power plays: BAK – 0/3; ONT – 0/3… Three Stars: 1. Lamoureux (ONT), 2. Greenham (BAK), 3. Couture (ONT).

$1 tickets on Wednesday, Turn Back the Clocks Friday

The Condors host Utah twice next week, Wednesday and Friday. Wednesday’s game is Blood Drive Night – donate blood at Houchin and get a $1 ticket to the game, sponsored by My 45 and KUZZ 107.9. Also, it’s High School/College ID Night. Bring your student ID to the box office to be able to purchase a lower level ticket for just $1.

Friday we honor 15 years of Condors hockey by turning back the clocks 15 years on ticket prices (with $15 lower level seats), sodas and popcorn. And the team will wear special 15th anniversary jerseys for a Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle and Auction, sponsored by My 45, KUZZ 107.9 and Bud Light. Everyone in attendance will have the chance to win one of five of the game jerseys for free.

Tune in to all the action on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM, www.foxsports970am.com or on America One. “Condors Countdown” starts 15 minutes before the drop of the puck.
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