8,209 pack the house, Condors fall 3-2
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (8-6-1-1, 18pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers, fell 3-2 to the Stockton Thunder (5-10-0-0, 10pts) in front of 8,209 fans – mostly rowdy students – on Field Trip Day Thursday morning at Rabobank Arena. LW Kellen Jones and F Josh Currie were the goal scorers for Bakersfield.
FIRST PERIOD
- THUNDER GOAL: LW Peter Sivak wrist shot from the right circle on the first shot of the game at :30; STK leads 1-0
- THUNDER GOAL: RW Tyler Shattock finished a shorthanded 2-on-1 at 13:35 (sh); STK leads 2-0
- CONDORS GOAL: LW Kellen Jones (3rd) from the slot (C. Jones assist) at 14:05; STK leads 2-1
- Shots: BAK – 7 | STK – 13
SECOND PERIOD
- No scoring
- Shots: BAK – 9 | STK – 12
THIRD PERIOD
- THUNDER GOAL: Shattock with his second of the game, a redirection at 6:09; STK leads 3-1
- CONDORS GOAL: F Josh Currie (2nd) with a wrist shot from the left circle at 7:00; STK leads 3-2
- Shots: BAK – 15 | STK – 6
GOALTENDERS
BAK: Tuohimaa (31/28, 1-2-0-1)
STK: Owen (31/29; 4-6-0-0)
CONDORS DROPPINGS:
- Three Stars: 1. Shattock (STK), 2. C. Jones (BAK) 3. Currie (BAK)
- Final shots: BAK – 31 | STK – 31
- Power Plays: BAK – 0/3 | STK – 0/4
- RW Brendan Brooks made his Condors debut today
- This was just the fourth occasion in 16 games in which the Condors have trailed heading into the third period
- It was only the third time in 16 games in which Bakersfield did not have the lead at any point
- This was the first of four straight against the Thunder. The two clubs meet Saturday, Sunday and next Wednesday all in Stockton. The Thunder are 3-1-0 against Bakersfield this season.
- Scratches: RW Francis Verreault-Paul, D Nick Pageau, F Nick MacNeil, RW Mitch Holmberg
HOLMBERG ACQUIRED BY UTICA
This afternoon, the Oklahoma City Barons announced they traded RW Mitch Holmberg to the Utica Comets. Holmberg appeared in eight games for the Bakersfield Condors this season, registering one assist.
This afternoon, the Oklahoma City Barons announced they traded RW Mitch Holmberg to the Utica Comets. Holmberg appeared in eight games for the Bakersfield Condors this season, registering one assist.
UP NEXT – TEDDY BEAR TOSS, FIRST SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
The Condors head to Stockton for three straight before returning to the Dignity Health Home Ice Thanksgiving weekend for Teddy Bear Toss. On Saturday, Nov. 29 fans are asked to bring a new or gently used stuffed animal and when the Condors score their first goal of the game, throw them onto the ice. Teddy Bear Toss is sponsored by Eyewitness News, KERN 1180 and Three-Way Chevrolet-Cadillac.
TEDDY BEAR TOSS PICK 3
It’s going to be the biggest crowd of the year. You know you are going to go. But you always sit in the top rows because you wait until the last minute. Don’t wait! Save cash, save time standing in line, and sit in the seats YOU want to sit in by purchasing a Teddy Bear Toss Pick 3 plan. TBTP3 holders have access to the best seats in the house, plus you will save money and pick two more Condors games to come to over the next five months. It’s a no brainer! Packages start at just $30. Contact the Condors front office at 324-PUCK (7825).
It’s going to be the biggest crowd of the year. You know you are going to go. But you always sit in the top rows because you wait until the last minute. Don’t wait! Save cash, save time standing in line, and sit in the seats YOU want to sit in by purchasing a Teddy Bear Toss Pick 3 plan. TBTP3 holders have access to the best seats in the house, plus you will save money and pick two more Condors games to come to over the next five months. It’s a no brainer! Packages start at just $30. Contact the Condors front office at 324-PUCK (7825).
