Hughes nets first pro tally in 3-1 loss
BOISE – D George Hughes scored his first professional goal, but the Bakersfield Condors (8-15-0-1, 17pts) could not overcome a strong Idaho Steelheads (14-8-2-2, 32pts) effort and fell, 3-1, at CenturyLink Arena on Saturday night.
First Period
- No scoring in the period
- Shots: BAK- 13 | IDH – 5
Second Period
- Idaho Goal: F Brock Montgomery off an abbreviated two-on-one deposited a quick pass in front past G Laurent Brossoit. Time of goal: 4:56; Steelheads lead, 1-0
- Shots: BAK – 9 | IDH – 6
Third Period
- Idaho goal: D Etienne Boutet shot from the left point through traffic deflected off a body in front and into the back of the net. Time of goal: 21 seconds; Steelheads lead, 2-0
- Condors goal: D George Hughes scored his first professional goal, shorthanded, off a shot from the left-wing circle. Time of goal: 2:32; Steelheads lead, 2-1
- Idaho goal: F David de Kastrozza sealed the win with an empty-net tally. Time of goal: 19:10; Steelheads win, 3-1
- Shots: BAK- 5 | IDH – 9
Goaltenders:
W: ROBINSON (26/25, 9-2-0-1)
L: BROSSOIT (20/18, 3-1-0-0)
Condors Droppings
- Three Stars (from Ryan Holt): 1) Montgomery (IDH) 2) Hughes (BAK) 3) Robinson (IDH)
- Shots on goal: BAK- 26 | IDH – 21
- Power Plays: BAK- 0/4 | IDH – 0/6
- Brossoit saw his shutout streak end at 211:17 after Montgomery’s goal in the second period
- Hughes’ shorthanded tally was the Condors second in as many games
- F Michael Neal (2g-3a) saw his four-game scoring streak come to an end
- F Matt Thurber earned his first professional fighting major in the third period
- Scratches: Follmer, Garlock, Abney, Schaber, Bennett
KIDS GET IN FREE!!!
The Condors wrap up the road trip tomorrow afternoon at 4:10 p.m. Pacific time against the Steelheads. They return to home ice the day after Christmas with Kids In Free Night, sponsored by 29 Eyewitness News and La Caliente 96.9. Kids 14 and under can get a free lower level ticket with the purchase of at least one adult ticket. Kids must be present at time of purchase.
On Sunday, Dec. 29 we welcome Thor to Condorstown, to meet fans and pose for pictures in the Condors Photo Booth. Thor appears courtesy of 106.1 KRAB Radio. Fans are invited after the game to stick around and skate with the Condors as well.
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