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Condors First Jersey Auction of the Season Brings in $16,650

November 21, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Ca. - The Bakersfield Condors held their first jersey auction and raffle of the season this past Saturday night. The specialty game-worn jerseys were auctioned off immediately following the game raising a total of $16,650 benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Central Valley.

The jersey, featuring things indigenous to Bakersfield, proved to be good luck for the team who clinched a shoot-out win against the Long Beach Ice Dogs. The fans seemed to agree as the live auction got underway on the ice just moments later.

The post-game auction began with two former Condors sporting Bakersfield Heritage jerseys made just for them, #21 Quinn Fair and #17 former captain Paul Rosebush. Fair's jersey sold for $850, while Rosie's sweater went for $1300, bringing his 19- auction total to $21,950. Rosebush still holds the team record for most money raised on a single jersey with $3700 bid on his Team USA jersey last March, although current Condor Kevin St. Jacques was looking to up seat Rosebush and came close. St. Jacques Bakersfield Heritage jersey received the high bid of the night - a whopping $3500

With a lot of new faces on the roster, players had to find a way to stand out. Forward Kevin Kotyluk used his broken leg for sympathy points while Mike Hofstrand just used his legs - appearing at center ice in his jersey and shorts. Both jerseys went for $900 each, as did current team captain's Sean Venedam.

Plans are in the works to see other former Condors, including Jamie Cooke and Glen Mears participate in other jersey auctions later this season.

Sunday, November 20 culminated McDonald's World Children's Day, exemplifying the philanthropic spirit of McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc, who believed in giving back to the communities McDonald's serves. The Bakersfield Condors also believe in giving back to the community and were honored be able to give the $16,650 raised to the Ronald McDonald House. The House is the cornerstone program of Ronald McDonald House Charities and is designed to meet the needs of families who have no place to stay while their child is hospitalized.


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