Connor Jones the OT hero over Ontario, 3-2

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ONTARIO, Calif.- The Bakersfield Condors (12-9-1-2, 27pts), owned by the Edmonton Oilers, fought their way to a 3-2 overtime win against the Ontario Reign (12-8-1-2, 27pts) on Wednesday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
C Connor Jones’ OT game-winner was his second of the season.
FIRST PERIOD
  • CONDORS GOAL: D C.J. Ludwig (1) one-timed a shot from the top of the left-wingcircle on the power play. Assists: Schaber, Brooks; Time of goal: 4:19; BAK leads, 1-0
  • REIGN GOAL: F Tristan King (5) shot from the low slot after an individual effort. Assist: Walker; Time of goal: 8:35; Game tied, 1-1
  • CONDORS GOAL: LW Chase Schaber (10) deflected a shot from the point at the top of the crease. Assists: Ludwig, MacNeil; Time of goal: 11:43; BAK leads, 2-1
  • Shots: BAK – 11| ONT – 9
SECOND PERIOD
  • REIGN GOAL: F Tyler Scofield (1) backhand rebound from the slot. Assist: Register; Time of goal: 2:30; Game tied, 2-2
  • D Nick Pageau fought F Maxim Kitsyn late in the 2nd period
  • Shots: BAK – 7 | ONT – 12
THIRD PERIOD 
  • Two fights with D Brendan Nash and F Cameron Abney picking up fighting majors
  • Shots: BAK – 12 | ONT – 8
OVERTIME
  • CONDORS GOAL: C Connor Jones (9) deposited a feed from his brother into a vacated net. Assist: K. Jones; Time of goal: 1:05; BAK WINS, 3-2
GOALTENDERS
BAK: Tuohimaa (29/27; 5-3-2)
ONT: Olkinuora (31/28; 7-5-2)

CONDORS DROPPINGS:

  • Three Stars: 1. C. Jones (BAK) 2. King (ONT) 3. Ludwig (BAK)
  • Final shots: BAK – 31 | ONT – 29
  • Power Plays: BAK – 1/1 | ONT – 0/2
  • The Condors have scored a power-play goal in eight straight games. (14-39)
  • LW Chase Schaber has five goals in his last six games
  • D C.J. Ludwig has 1g-3a in four games as a Condor since being loaned last week by Oklahoma City
  • F Cameron Abney, signed earlier today, made his 2014-15 Condors debut
  • C Connor Jones continues to lead rookies in scoring with 24 points (9g-15a)
  • G Frans Tuohimaa is 3-0-1 in his last four starts
  • Scratches: D Joe Marciano; In AHL: LW Josh Winquist
NEXT HOME GAMES
Thursday, Dec. 11 vs. Ontario Reign – $5 Margaritas/$1 sodas/Toy Drive sponsored by La Preciosa 105.3, R&D Leather Furniture, and Carl’s Jr.
Saturday, Dec. 13 vs. Utah Grizzlies – Knit Cap Giveaway for the first 2,000 fans 17 and under, sponsored by 106.1 KRAB and Three Way Chevrolet-Cadillac
Sunday, Dec. 14 vs. Utah Grizzlies – Skate with the Condors (free for everyone in attendance), sponsored by KLLY 95.3
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