AHL Morning Skate: April 28, 2024 | TheAHL.com

“The result is the result,” Malone told Bakersfieldcondors.com after last night’s season-ending 3-1 loss at Mechanics Bank Arena. “I’m proud of the achievement, but at this time of year it’s the results that matter.”

“It took a while,” said the tenacious striker as he took off his Condors jersey for the final time. “A lot of emotions, a lot of thoughts… it wasn’t easy.

“This place has become a home for me and my family. I have so much gratitude and gratitude for the people of this community and have enjoyed every minute of it.”

Today is the first day in the history of the Calder Cup Playoffs to feature three winner-take-all games.

Home teams have an all-time record of 114-79 (.591) in such games.

Last spring, seven series went the distance, with three of those crucial games going into overtime, including the Calder Cup final between Hershey and Coachella Valley.