Bunz big in Condors 2-1 win – BakersfieldCondors.com

LOVELAND, Colo. – G Tyler Bunz earned his fifth win in a row, stopping a season-high 35 shots, as the Bakersfield Condors (13-16-0-1, 27pts) earned the split against the Mountain Division leading Colorado Eagles (16-9-3-2, 41pts), 2-1, on Saturday night at the Budweiser Events Center.

Box Score | LISTEN: Bunz Huge Save | Collins Game-Winner

1st Period

Condors goal: D George Hughes (2) shot from the point knuckled into the back of the net on the power play. Time of goal: 4:22; Condors lead, 1-0
F Andrew Carroll fought twice in the period.
Colorado out-shot the Condors, 10-7

2nd Period

Eagles goal: F Trent Daavettila extended his point streak to 13 games on a stuffed shot at the side of the net. Time of goal: 6:22; Game tied, 1-1
Colorado out-shot Bakersfield, 13-6

3rd Period

Condors goal: LW Chris Collins wrist shot directly off a C Matt Thurber faceoff win from the left circle. Time of goal: 26 seconds; Condors lead, 2-1
Condors finish the game shorthanded six-on-four, but Bunz with a few huge saves.
Shots favored Bakersfield, 6-3

Condors droppings:

Three Stars: 1. Collins (BAK) 2. Bunz (BAK) 3. Daavetila (COL)
Final shots: BAK – 22 | COL – 36
Power plays: BAK – 1/5 | COL – 0/5
Carroll has now fought four times in eight games with Bakersfield
The Condors have killed off 45 of their last 48 penalties.
Joel Broda saw his five-game goal scoring streak come to an end.
Thurber had two assists, giving him 10 points (2g-8a) in 14 games.

NEXT HOME GAME

Saturday, Jan. 11 vs. Las Vegas

Dodgers vs. Giants micro-pillow pet giveaway
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Camelot Park & Wells Fargo Condors Kids Club Night – free admission for members

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