Ethan De Leon for Inside The Rink
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Silver Knights went head-to-head against the Bakersfield Condors on Sunday night at Lee’s Family Forum. They’re coming off a narrow 4-3 victory from the previous night and aimed to sweep the opening series, but the Condors had other plans, taking the win 3-1.
Bakersfield controlled much of the play in the first period. Their efforts rewarded them with two power-play chances, and Quinn Hutson scored the first goal of the night in the dying seconds of the period.
The second period began with the Silver Knights getting quality scoring chances early, but the Condors kept them at bay. Midway through the period, Henderson broke through with a power-play goal by Ville Heinola, his first goal with the Henderson Silver Knights.
The third period was back and forth with both teams with both teams ending with 10 SOG. But it was Bakersfield with the shot that mattered as Aku Räty scored off of a breakaway. The Silver Knights pulled their goalie, but Tucker Robertson found the back of the empty net to seal the game. The Condors take home a 3-1 victory.
Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Ethan De Leon for highlights from the game.
