Wranglers beat Condors 4-3 as the power play scores all four goals

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Calgary Wranglers' power play did all of the scoring on Saturday night, going 4-for-5 in a 4-3 win over the Bakersfield Condors at Dignity Health Arena.




Captain Rory Kerins opened the scoring midway through the first period on the power play, and Calgary took a 1-0 lead into the intermission.




Bakersfield scored twice early in the second period to take a 2-1 lead, but it lasted 39 seconds. Ben Jones tied the game on the power play, and the teams went to the third period tied 2-2.




Andrew Basha restored Calgary's lead early in the third period, scoring his first goal of the season on the power play, with assists from Connor Zary and Luke Philp. Kerins followed with his second goal of the night, also on the power play, to make it 4-2. Bakersfield pulled within one midway through the third period, but Calgary held on for the win.




Kerins led the way with two goals, while Dryden Hunt, William Strömgren and Hunter Brzustewicz each recorded two assists. Kirill Zarubin made the start in goal, stopping 26 of 29 shots as the Wranglers improved to 5-2-0 on the season.




The Wranglers continue their road trip on Tuesday, October 20, against the Ontario Reign, with puck drop set for 8 p.m. Mountain Time.




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