The Bakersfield Condors men’s ice hockey team fell 2-1 in a preseason shootout to the San Jose Barracuda men’s ice hockey team Friday at their home arena. San Jose took an early lead in the second period on a goal by Tristan Sarsland.
Bakersfield answered on the power play when right wing Daniel DAmato scored, tying the game 1-1. The third period and overtime remained scoreless, leading to a shootout.
San Jose goalie Matt Davis stopped all three Bakersfield attempts in the shootout to secure the victory. Bakersfield split goaltending duties, with Samuel Jonsson making eight saves in the first half and Nathan Day stopping 12 of 13 shots in the second half.
Earlier that day, 11 players were assigned to Bakersfield, including captain Seth Griffith and all-AHL Rookie Team selection Quinn Hutson. Bakersfield will conclude preseason Saturday with a game in San Jose at 5 p.m., streamed on AHLTV on FloHockey. The Condors open the regular season on October 3 in Henderson, with broadcasts on AM 800 Fox Sports Radio, iHeartRadio and AHLTV.
CSB Take
The Bakersfield Condors delivered a strong preseason performance marked by solid goaltending and a critical power-play goal from Daniel DAmato. Although they fell in a shootout, the experience gained against a competitive San Jose Barracuda team offers valuable insights heading into the regular season. With key players recently assigned and preseason nearly complete, the Condors can build on their resilience and continue refining their chemistry before their October opener.
Source: Original report
