Utah Grizzlies Go Down 4-1 to Bakersfield Condors - ECHL

MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Bakersfield, California – The Grizzlies (30-29-2-8) for the first time in a few games out-shot their opponents showing signs of offense that has not been there the past few games.  However, unable to put the puck in the net fell in Bakersfield 4-1.

The Condors took a 1-0 lead 8:31 into the first period when Dale Reinhardt scored a shorthanded goal.

Bakersfield took a 2-0 lead 14:02 into the second when Mark Derlago beat Wylie Rogers.  The Grizzlies cut the lead in half with under a minute left in the second period.  Rob Sirianni scored unassisted and the goal was shorthanded.

Bakersfield however, answered right back when Derlago scored his second of the game less than a minute into the third period.  Chris Di Ubaldo tallied on another for the Condors 13:21 into the third period.

Wylie Rogers stopped 34 of 38 shots.

The Grizzlies on a positive note finished the regular season above .500 on the road with a record of 17-15-0-4.  Also, Keith Johnson and Justin Bourne have returned from Bridgeport.

The Grizzlies complete their 2007-2008 regular season Thursday, Friday and Saturday hosting Stockton at the E-Center. Face-off all three nights is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Utah has clinched a playoff berth for the second time in three seasons. The ECHL’s Kelly Cup playoffs are scheduled to begin the following week.

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