Condors grind out 2-1 win over the Bulls

CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (22-43-2-3, 49pts) battled their way through a physical affair to take a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Bulls (24-37-1-7, 56pts) Sunday night at Rabobank Arena.

Post-game comments from G. Burgdoerfer, O’Dette

Highlights from the game

Bakersfield surrendered the first five shots of the game, but on their opening attempt C Nicholas Tremblay found the back of the net. However, before his shot crossed the line, the net came off its moorings and the potential goal was waived off. The Condors built pressure throughout the period, but both teams were held scoreless. Shots were 10-8 favoring San Francisco.

After a big hit from F Greg Burgdoerfer, F Francis Verreault found Tremblay at the side of the cage for the first goal of the game. Tremblay backhanded his shot up underneath the crossbar to give the Condors a 1-0 lead at the 6:48 mark. Three minutes later, D Kyle Haines picked off a pass at the attacking blue line and rifled his 10th of the season past Bulls G Taylor Nelson to put the Condors in front 2-0. San Francisco cut the deficit to one at 13:31 off a turnover when F Nick Czinder slotted one home from inside the circles to make it a 2-1 Condors advantage. The Bulls later had a goal waived off after it was deemed Condors G Brian Stewart was interfered with in his crease. Shots favored San Francisco, 17-13.

Neither team lit the lamp in the third period, but they were not without scoring chances. The goalies stopped a total of 25 shots in the period, while fireworks flew in the closing minutes. F Dyson Stevenson engaged in his first pro fight, and Tremblay got into the mix as well with a skirmish late in the game. Stewart finished his night with 38 saves.

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Condors Droppings:
F Greg Burgdoerfer, twin brother of Condors captain Erik, made his professional debut for Bakersfield tonight… D Kyle Haines became the first Condors d-man since 2009-10 to hit double-digits in goals. He is the 9th Condors d-man, and the first rookie blueliner, to do so… Tremblay now has 16 goals in just 27 games, tying him for the team lead… Condors scratches: D T.J. Fast, F Scott Freeman, D Deron Cousens, D Ryan Annesley, F Shawn Skelly… Shots: BAK: 34, SF – 39… PP: BAK – 0/3, SF – 0/3; Three stars: 1. Tremblay (BAK), 2. Stewart (BAK), 3. Haines (BAK).