No, it’s not the Pacific division we were hoping for but as a result of the Condors, 6-3 win over the LA Kings affiliate, Ontario Reign the Bakersfield Condors have clinched the AHL’s Pacific division title.
The Condors have been in the playoffs since March 30th but the division came down to the second last night of the regular season. On the strength of tying the second-longest winning streak in the AHL’s history with 17 straight wins, the Condors roll into the playoffs atop their division.
Led this season in scoring by the revelation of a healthy Tyler Benson (15-51-66) and the combo of two guys who spent some time up with the big club, Cooper Marody (19-45-64) and Joseph Gambardella (29-19-48). On defense, they have been backed by the steady play of both Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones as well as William Lagesson in his first pro season with the Oilers organization. In net, after suffering from vertigo, Al Montoya has given way to the combination of Shane Starrett, Dylan Wells and six games from Stuart Skinner.
The Condors will play the final game of the regular season against the eliminated from playoff contention Calgary Flames affiliate, Stockton the Colorado Eagles in the first round of the playoffs as a result and that series will start this Friday.

THE PACIFIC DIVISION STANDINGS AS OF APRIL 13TH

Pacific Division
GPWLOTLSOLPTSGFGAPIMAVG ATTHEAD COACH
Bakersfield Condors
67
41
21
3
2
87
239
180
837
5034
Jay Woodcroft
San Jose Barracuda
68
39
22
3
4
85
227
197
714
3680
Roy Sommer
San Diego Gulls
68
36
24
5
3
80
239
221
978
9021
Dallas Eakins
Colorado Eagles
68
36
27
4
1
77
191
205
1114
5140
Greg Cronin
Tucson Roadrunners
68
34
26
5
3
76
206
202
766
4294
Jay Varady
Stockton Heat
67
31
30
4
2
68
233
249
935
3625
Cail MacLean
Ontario Reign
68
25
33
6
4
60
213
274
1069
8352
Mike Stothers