Connor Leen scores first pro goal; Condors fall to Reign

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CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (24-35-3-5, 58pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers, surrendered four goals in the middle frame and couldn’t recover, falling 6-3 to the Ontario Reign (39-18-4-5; 87pts) Saturday night at Rabobank Arena.
Rookie F Connor Leen scored his first professional goal in the game, while RW Jonathan Lessard scored once and added an assist.
FIRST PERIOD
  • CONDORS GOAL: RW Jonathan Lessard (18th) nabbed his own rebound of a blocked shot and chipped it in (Sylvestre, Nash assists) at 13:36; BAK leads 1-0
  • REIGN GOAL: D Zach Bell wrist shot from the right point at 14:03; tied 1-1
  • Shots: BAK – 6 | ONT – 9
SECOND PERIOD
  • REIGN GOAL: Bell wrist shot from the right point at 6:34; ONT leads 2-1
  • REIGN GOAL: F Maxim Kitsyn snuck a shot underneath Condors G Kris Lazaruk at 7:59; ONT leads 3-1
  • REIGN GOAL: F Judd Blackwater lifted a backhand up under the crossbar at 15:24; ONT leads 4-1
  • REIGN GOAL: F Matt White redirected a shot from between the circles at 16:46; ONT leads 5-1
  • Shots: BAK – 6 | ONT – 16
THIRD PERIOD 
  • REIGN GOAL: White banged in his second of the game from the top of the crease just 71 seconds into the third; ONT leads 6-1
  • CONDORS GOAL: F Connor Leen (1st) ripped home a wrist shot from the slot at 13:52; ONT leads 6-2
  • CONDORS GOAL: C Nick MacNeil (12th) deked and lifted a backhander home on the power play (Lessard, Nash assist) at 18:00; ONT leads 6-3
  • Shots: BAK – 6 | ONT – 10
GOALTENDERS
BAK: Lazaruk (0-4-0-0; 35/29)
ONT: Olkinuora (23-9-3-2; 18/15)
CONDORS DROPPINGS:
  • Three Stars: 1. Bell (ONT), 2. White (ONT), 3. Lessard (BAK)
  • Final shots: BAK – 18 | ONT – 34
  • Power Plays: BAK – 1/7 | ONT – 0/3
  • F Connor Leen scored his first professional goal tonight
  • RW Jonathan Lessard (1g-1a) and D Brendon Nash (0g-2a) both recorded multiple point games
  • Scratches: D Ben Lindemulder, G Ty Rimmer, LW Jordan Kremyr, G Maxime Lagace, G Frans Tuohimaa, G Peter Gibb, D Trevor Campbell, 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.