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1. Condors fall 4-0 in season finale

   BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer

   Saturday, Mar 31 2012 10:28 PM

   The Utah Grizzlies were playing for playoff positioning Saturday night at Rabobank Arena. The Bakersfield Condors, for pride.

   Playoff positioning won out as the determined Grizzlies sent the Condors into the offseason with a 4-0 loss before 6,556 in the final ECHL game of the regular season.

   "It's disappointing," Condors coach Matt O'Dette said the final game. "We wanted to put on a much better show for our fans and that's what I'm most disappointed about.

   "With that being said I'm proud of the guys and the way they've battled the last couple of months. It's been a pleasure to watch these guys come together and grow as young hockey players."

   The game was a complete reversal from Friday night when the Condors dominated the game.

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