Reigning champs trump Bakersfield, 5-0

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Reigning champs trump Bakersfield 
Condors return home for EA Sports video game giveaway next Saturday 
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Ontario Reign (1-0-0-0; 2pts) opened up the defense of their 2015 Calder Cup Championship with a 5-0 win over the Bakersfield Condors (1-1-0-0, 2pts) in front of 5,229 fans at Rabobank Arena Saturday night.
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FIRST PERIOD
  • REIGN GOAL: D Vincent LoVerde slap shot from the right point (Newbury, Kempe assists) at 8:53; ONT leads 1-0
  • REIGN GOAL: RW Scott Sabourin rebound from the top of the crease (McBain assist) at 17:54; ONT leads 2-0
  • Shots: BAK 7, ONT 12
SECOND PERIOD

  • REIGN GOAL: C Kris Newbury chipped in a rebound from the left of the crease (Mersch assist) at 10:20; ONT leads 3-0
  • REIGN GOAL: Newbury redirection of a shot from the left point on the power play (Backman, LoVerde assists) at 6:12 (pp); ONT leads 4-0
  • REIGN GOAL: LW Paul Bissonnette off a turnover slipped a wrist shot home (unassisted) at 14:48; ONT leads 5-0
  • Shots: BAK 10, ONT 20
THIRD PERIOD

  • No scoring
  • Shots: BAK 4, ONT 8
CONDORS DROPPINGS:
Three stars: 1) Newbury (ONT); 2) LoVerde (ONT); 3) Budaj (ONT)
Final Shots: BAK 21; ONT 40
Power plays: BAK 0/7; ONT 1/3
Goalies
BAK – Brossoit (40/35 1-1-0-0)
ONT – Budaj (21/21; 1-0-0-0)
Attendance: 5,229

EA SPORTS GIVEAWAY, SATURDAY, OCT. 17
The Condors are in the new NHL 16 video game, so we’re celebrating by hosting EA Sports Giveaway Night. All fans have a chance to win one of 30 EA Sports video games – 10 NHL 16, 10 Madden 16 and 10 FIFA 16 games are available, sponsored by My 45 and Hot 94.1. Call 324-PUCK (7825) for more information on how to save money on you Condors tickets.
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Join the Condors on their historic move to the American Hockey League in 2015-16. Become a ticket member and enjoy all of the great benefits by contacting the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) or click here for more information. Single-game tickets for Opening Weekend are on sale now at Axs.com or by clicking here.