Condors refuse to lose, rally three times for 5-4 win over Alaska

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CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (23-25-2-5, 53pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers, clawed their way back from three deficits, tied the game in the final minute of regulation, and prevailed in the shootout, 5-4 over the Alaska Aces (26-23-3-3, 58pts) at Rabobank Arena Monday night.

FIRST PERIOD

  • ALASKA GOAL: F Chris Francis (19th) from the bottom of the right-wing circle (Gogol, Renwick assist) at :54; AK leads, 1-0
  • CONDORS GOAL: LW Jordan Kremyr (12th) deflected a shot at the top of the crease (Judson, Watson assists) at 17:30; Game tied, 1-1
  • Shots: BAK – 11 | AK – 8

SECOND PERIOD

  • ALASKA GOAL: F Bryan Cameron (9th) finished off a two-on-one rush at the top of the crease (Walters, Cole assist) at 17:53; AK leads, 2-1
  •  Shots: BAK – 13 | AK – 8

THIRD PERIOD 

  • ALASKA GOAL: F Curt Gogol (13th) from the bottom of the right wing circle at 3:32; AK leads 3-1
  • CONDORS GOAL: C Ryan Watson (5th) on a rebound (Judson, Kremyr assists) at 11:06; AK leads 3-2
  • CONDORS GOAL: C Ryan Watson (6th) redirection of a shot from captain LW Jordan Kremyr at 13:51; tied 3-3
  • ALASKA GOAL: F Bryan Cameron (10th) wrist shot from the slot (Coffman, Cole assists) at 17:05; AK leads 4-3
  • CONDORS GOAL: D C.J. Ludwig (3rd) scored the equalizer with a wrist shot from the right point through traffic (Schaber, Sylvestre assists) with the goaltender pulled for an extra attacker at 19:22; tied 4-4
  • Shots: BAK – 14 | AK – 8

 

OVERTIME/SHOOTOUT

  • No scoring
  • Shots: BAK – 2 | AK – 4
  • Condors outscored Alaska 4-3 in the shootout, with F Chase Schaber netting the winner in the 7th round
  • Other Condors goals: C Ryan Watson, LW Jordan Kremyr, F Andrew Radjenovic

 

GOALTENDERS

BAK: Lagace (8-7-2-2; 28/24, 7/4)

AK: Redmann (8-1-0-2; 40/36, 7/3) CONDORS DROPPINGS:

  • Three Stars: 1. Watson (BAK); 2. Kremyr (BAK); 3. Ludwig (BAK)
  • Final shots: BAK – 41 | AK – 28
  • Power Plays: BAK – 1/5  | AK – 1/6
  • F Andrew Radjenovic had a penalty shot denied in the 2nd period. It was the second penalty shot in as many games for the Condors
  • Three players who played on the same line tonight recorded multiple point games: C Ryan Watson (2g-1a), LW Jordan Kremyr (1g-2a), F Luke Judson (0g-2a)
  • G Maxime Lagace is 3-1-0-1 in 7 games, with a 2.20 GAA and .920 save pct since joining the team
  • D Graeme Craig and LW Chase Schaber returned from Oklahoma City and played tonight
  • Scratches: D Ben Lindemulder, G Ty Rimmer, F Cameron Abney, D Gabriel Verpaelst, F Nick Zappia, D Gentry Zollars

 

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

DODGERS vs. ANGELS BATTING HELMET GIVEAWAY – Friday, Mar. 13, 7 p.m.

  • Condors vs. Utah Grizzlies
  • The first 2,000 fans 17 and under get their choice between a Dodgers or Angels Batting Helmet – the team that runs out first will be declared Condorstown’s favorite
  • Sponsored by My45, KNZR 1560 AM/97.7 FM

 

AHL CONDORS MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!

Returning season ticket holders can take advantage of early enrollment in the brand new AHL Condors Membership. Enrolling by March 15 for 2015-16 will freeze your full or monthly installment price for the next THREE seasons, plus many other great benefits, including free parking! Contact the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information.