Weller Added To National Conference All-Star Team
January 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, announced today the ECHL has added Condors LW Shawn Weller to the National Conference Team for the 2010 All-Star Game. The All-Star Skills Competition takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and the game is on Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Ontario, California.
Weller, 22, is the Condors team captain and leading scorer, ranking t-10th in the league with 36 points in 33 games. He also leads the club in assists (24) and plus/minus (+13), while he is just one goal off the team lead with 12. Originally a third-round pick of the Ottawa Senators in 2004, Weller was acquired by Anaheim in 2009. He is replacing fellow Condor C MacGregor Sharp on the roster, as Sharp is currently with San Antonio in the American Hockey League.
The ECHL also announced that Condors RW Dan Sexton, who is currently recalled to Anaheim and will not be playing in the game, has been replaced by Stockton Thunder C Chris D'Alvise.
Weller joins fellow Condors teammates Sexton, Sharp, D Eric Regan and G Timo Pielmeier as players named to the team, as well as Head Coach Marty Raymond, who will be behind the National Conference bench.
ON THE DOCKET:
The Condors road swing continues this week, heading to Ontario on Wednesday and Victoria for a two-game series on Friday and Saturday. They return home to host the Salmon Kings on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22 and 23.
Jan. 22 is L.A. Dodgers Night, sponsored by Bright House Networks, KUZZ 107.9 and Sierra Recycling. Meet Dodger great and former World Series MVP Ron Cey, and up-and-coming lefty hurler Brent Leach, get autographs and pose for pictures with them in the Condors Photo Booth. Then, Saturday, Jan. 23 marks the return of the ZOOperstars to Condorstown. See the giant inflatable animal/athlete caricatures that have entertained the fans in Bakersfield for years, appearing courtesy of KGET-TV 17, 101.5 KGFM and Mercy & Memorial Hospitals.
All games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and www.espnbakersfield.com. Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com .
GET TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is regularly open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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