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Condors Open 2005-06 in Style with Exciting Win

October 24, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Last Week
Saturday, October 22nd
CONDORS 5 vs. Victoria 3 Attendance: 8,263
Kevin Kotyluk recorded three assists and Mike Hofstrand scored the game-winner late in the second period as Bakersfield picked up the win in their season opener. The Condors opened up a 3-0 lead in the first period and drove Victoria starting goaltender Rob Muntain from the game before the Salmon Kings scored 3 unanswered goals to tie the game. Hofstrand's goal with 3:57 left in the 2nd period gave the Condors the lead for good, and Kevin St. Jacques's goal made it 5-3 Condors midway through the 3rd.

Where we are
The Condors (1-0-0) are in second place in the Pacific Division after one game. Fresno leads the Pacific at 2-0-0.

Notes from the Nest
-The Condors had three multiple-point scorers on Saturday night: Kevin Kotyluk (3 assists), Scott Basiuk (2 assists) and Mike Hofstrand (1 goal, 1 assist).
-Davis Parley earned the win, making 22 saves on 25 shots.
-The upcoming series at Alaska will be the only trip to Anchorage of the regular season.
-8,263 fans attended the home opener, which was the fourth-largest crowd in Condors history. Saturday's crowd was also the largest ever for a Condors home opener, and the largest crowd of any ECHL game so far this season.
-Bakersfield currently leads the league in average attendance (8,263).

Buy Tickets
Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank box office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322- 2525, at any Ticketmaster location, or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com.

League Leaders
-Kevin Kotyluk - 3 assists (t-5th)
-Kevin Kotyluk - 18 PIM (t-4th)
-Bakersfield - 39 PIM/game (1st)
-Bakersfield - 5 G/Game (t-1st)
-Bakersfield - 25 shots allowed/game (4th)
-Bakersfield - 8,263 fans/game (1st)

This Week (All Times Pacific)
Friday @ Alaska Aces, 8:15 p.m.
Saturday @ Alaska Aces, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday @ Alaska Aces, 6:05 p.m.


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