Condors fooled late by Ontario

ONTARIO, Calif.  The Bakersfield Condors (24-36-3-5, 58pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers. fell 8-3 to the Ontario Reign (40-18-4-5; 89pts) on Wednesday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
FIRST PERIOD
  • REIGN GOAL: F Josh Brittain (21) followed up his own rebound. Assist: Brown; Time of goal: 2:26; ONT leads, 1-0
  • REIGN GOAL: D Alex Roach (2) point shot. Assists: Nunn, Julselth-White; Time of goal: 3:39; ONT leads, 2-0
  • REIGN GOAL: F Judd Blackwater (31) one-time shot from the right-wing circle. Assists: Nunn, Rutherford; Time of goal; 13:21; ONT leads, 3-0
  • CONDORS GOAL: C Ryan Watson (7) shot from the high slot. Assist: Radjenovic; Time of goal: 14:08; ONT leads, 3-1
  • CONDORS GOAL: LW Sebastien Sylvestre (22) finished off a two-on-one immediately after the Watson goal. Assists: Lessard, Campbell; Time of goal: 14:43; ONT leads, 3-3
  • CONDORS GOAL: Watson (8) potted his second of the night from the top of the crease; Assists: Radjenovic, Verpaelst; Time of goal: 19:10; GAME TIED, 3-3
  • Shots: BAK – 12 | ONT – 9
SECOND PERIOD
  • REIGN GOAL: D Dennis Brown (1) point shot. Assists: Blackwater, Rutherford; Time of goal: 19:00; ONT leads, 4-3
  • Shots: BAK – 2 | ONT – 9
THIRD PERIOD 
  • The Reign score four times in the third to pull away from the Condors. ONT leads, 8-3
  • Shots: BAK – 7 | ONT – 8
GOALTENDERS
BAK: Lazaruk (0-5-0-0; 26/18)
ONT: Olkinuora (24-9-3-2; 21/18)
CONDORS DROPPINGS:
  • Three Stars: 1. Nunn (ONT) 2. Blackwater (ONT) 3. Brown (ONT)
  • Final shots: BAK – 21 | ONT – 26
  • Power Plays: BAK – 0/3 | ONT – 1/1
  • LW Sebastien Sylvester (22 goals) is now tied for fifth all time with Lars Peder-Nagel for goals by a Condors rookie
  • F Andrew Radjenovic’s two assist night gave him his second multi-point night of the season
  • D Gabriel Verpaelst picked up his 15th fight of the season in the 3rd. 53rd overall fight for Bakersfield
  • Scratches: D Ben Lindemulder, G Ty Rimmer, LW Jordan Kremyr, G Maxime Lagace, G Frans Tuohimaa, G Peter Gibb, D Bendon Nash, F Austin Block

UPCOMING HOME GAMES/EVENTS

Thu, Apr. 2 – AHL Logo Unveiling; Noon

  • MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT
  • Poolside at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
  • See the brand new AHL Condors 2015-16 logo
  • Edmonton Oilers and Condors representatives will be on hand to meet fans and provide off-the-ice updates on the move to the American Hockey League
  • Enjoy lunch with the Condors; taco bar available – 3 tacos for $5

Tue, Apr. 7 vs. Stockton Thunder; 7 p.m.

  • “Frozen” Night for the grown-ups – $5 Margaritas through the end of the 2nd intermission
  • $1 sodas all night long
  • Sponsored by KLLY 95.3

Fri, Apr. 10 vs. Stockton Thunder; 7 p.m.

  • FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON!
  • Iron Man appearance, in the Condors Photo Booth
  • The first 1,000 fans 12 and under will get a Marvel Comics Can Koozie
  • Sponsored by My45, Hits 93.1 and Rabobank

 

AHL CONDORS MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!

Fans, be a part of history as the Condors move to the American Hockey League in 2015-16. Memberships begin for less than $17/month. Contact the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information.