It’s still early, but every point counts for the Stockton Heat as they try to return to the American Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2016–17.
Fresh off a commanding 6-2 win over the San Diego Gulls on Friday, the Heat will take on the hated Bakersfield Condors on Saturday night in the rivals’ first meeting of the 2021–22 season.
Bakersfield is the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. The Condors currently rank fourth in the AHL Pacific Division with a 2-1-0 record; Stockton, at 2-0-1, is tied with the Henderson Silver Knights for second behind the 3-0-1 Ontario Reign.