HOWARD HAT TRICK HELPS CONDORS TO SWEEP
Isaac Howard recorded his first pro hat trick and the Bakersfield Condors (13-9-5, 31pts) swept the Coachella Valley Firebirds (14-8-4, 32pts) 3-2 in front of 5,150 on Saturday at Dignity Health Arena. Connor Ungar stopped 35 of 37 shots in his AHL debut to earn the victory.
Isaac Howard (7th) gave the Condors a 1-0 lead at 15:36 of the first period on a snap shot from the right-wing circle. Roby Jarventie and Damien Carfagna had the helpers as the Condors outshot the Firebirds 11-7.
Howard (8th) scored his second of the night early in the second from the high slot to give the Condors a 2-0 lead. It was one of the few chances for the team in the period as the Firebirds held at 14-3 shot edge.
Howard (9th) completed the hat trick just past the midway point of the third period to give the Condors a 3-0 lead. Coachella Valley would claw two back for the 3-2 final. Roby Jarventie had three assists on the night. Howard finished with six points on the weekend and has nine points in his last four games.
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POST-GAME INTERVIEW: Colin Chaulk
POST-GAME INTERVIEW: Connor Ungar
POST-GAME INTERVIEW: Isaac Howard
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The Condors will break for the holidays before returning to the ice a week from tonight for Reindeer at the Rink on Saturday. (Click here for tickets)
