BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors (36-20-5-5) shut out the Stockton Heat (44-15-5-2) at Mechanics Bank Arena with a final score of 4-0.
Stockton’s net minder Adam Werner made a season-best 35 saves, but the Heat’s offensive line could not score against Stuart Skinner in the Condor net. Skinner faced only 22 shots on goal for the game.
Luke Philp (39) and Martin Pospisil (24) look for a rebound from Condors’ goalie Stuart Skinner- Photo by Jack Lima
Philip Broberg and Brad Malone scored for the Condors in the first period. Tyler Benson scored in the second period.
In the third period, Werner was pulled in favor of a sixth skater for the Heat and James Hamblin put the puck in the net to give the Condors the 4-0 final.
Despite the Heat loss, they clinched the Pacific Division Championship by virtue of the Ontario Reign loss to the Colorado Eagles earlier today.
Nick Pastujov looks for the puck in the corner – Photo by Jack Lima
The Heat are 6-2-1 against the Condors with one more game remaining between the two teams later in the month. The Heat head to San Diego then back to Bakersfield to finish up the regular season.
Calder Cup playoff details are still being worked out as teams clinch seeded positions. Stay tuned to PHN for these details as they are developed. Here’s some best shots from today’s game.
Justin Kirkland’s shot gets past Condors’ goalie Stuart Skinner but hits off the post- Photo by Jack Lima
Byron Froese (18) attempst a shot during second period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Condors’ goalie Stuart Skinner blocks a back-handed shot by Matthew Phillips (11)- Photo by Jack Lima
Condors’ goalie Stuart Skinner makes a save in heavy traffic in front of his net- Photo by Jack Lima
Jakob Pelleiter (49) looks to pass as Philip Broberg (2) defends- Photo by Jack Lima
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