Steffes scores twice, but Condors fall in the shootout 3-2

CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (30-29-2-4, 66pts) surrendered a late equalizer and later were stymied in the shootout, falling 3-2 to the Ontario Reign (43-17-3-3, 89pts) Friday night at Rabobank Arena.
1st Period
  • CONDORS goal: C Gary Steffes (16th) wrist shot from the left circle (Carroll, Little assists) at 11:17; BAK leads, 1-0
  • Reign goal: D John Ryder (11th) shot from the point at 17:52; tied, 1-1
  • Shots: BAK – 5 | ONT – 15

2nd Period

  • Fight: BAK F Andrew Carroll vs. ONT D Cody Sol at 11:06  
  • CONDORS goal: Steffes (17th) chipped a rebound home on the backhand (Little assist) at 11:24; BAK leads, 2-1
  • Shots: BAK – 6 | ONT – 13
3rd Period
  • Reign goal: F Derek Couture finished a 2-on-1 shorthanded rush at 15:10; tied, 2-2
  • Shots: BAK – 3 | ONT – 5

Overtime/Shootout

  • Overtime shots: BAK – 1 | ONT – 1
  • Condors goals: none
  • Reign goals: Kopitar

 

W: Niederberger (3-2-1-1; 15/13, 5/5)

L: Pickard (5-10-0-1; 35/33, 5/4)
Condors droppings:
  • Three Stars: 1. Steffes (BAK) 2. Little (BAK) 3. Kopitar (ONT)
  • Final shots: BAK – 15 | ONT – 35
  • Power plays: BAK – 0/2 | ONT – 0/3
  • The post-game Oilers jersey auction raised $15,450 for the Kern County Cancer Fund. The top bid went for Gary Steffes’ jersey, bringing in $2,700.
  • F Ryan Little had two assists in the game and added to his team-leading +/- with a +2 on the night.
  • F Jordan Knackstedt saw his 6-game point streak come to an end.
  • D-men Colin Joe and Ian Barteaux both made their professional debuts tonight.
  • Scratches: Pageau (21-IR), Bennett (21-IR), Cunningham, Watson, Bunz

 

NEXT HOME GAMES

Saturday, April 5 – Joel Broda Bobblehead Night
  • Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers
  • The first 2,000 fans 5 and older will get a bobblehead of Condors Team Captain Joel Broda
  • Sponsored by Groove 99.3, American Business Machines, Three-Way Chevrolet & Cadillac
  • Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 – Skate with the Condors

  • Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers
  • 4 p.m. start time
  • Bring your skates or rent them at the game, and hit the ice with the team after the game
  • “B Better” Bakersfield Game – bring your report card showing a B average or better and get a half-priced ticket
  • Sponsored by 29 Eyewitness News and KiX 92.1
  • Doors open at 3 p.m., the puck drops at 4 p.m.


Tune In:

  • All games, home and away, can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM (www.foxsports970am.com), through your mobile device on iHeartRadio, or pay-per-view online at www.AmericaOneSports.com. “Condors Countdown” starts 15 minutes prior to the drop of the puck.
  • “Condors Unleashed” weekly live webcast produced by the Bakersfield Californian can be seen on www.Bakersfield.com Wednesdays from Noon – 1 p.m.
  • “Condors Insider” weekly radio show, live Thursday from 4 – 5 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio 970.

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