ECHL Bakersfield Condors

And They're Off

Published on October 23, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The 2006-07 season is officially underway and the Bakersfield Condors just completed a very busy opening weekend. After dropping its first two games Friday and Saturday, Bakersfield came right back Sunday with a nice 5-4 win in Long Beach. This week it's on to Alaska to face the defending Kelly Cup Champion Aces.

Overall Record: 1-2-0
Last Week: 1-2-0

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Friday, Oct. 27 @ Alaska (8:15 p.m.)
Saturday, Oct. 28 @ Alaska (8:15 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Friday, Oct. 20: CONDORS 1 vs. Stockton 6 (Attendance: 6,440)

Tim O'Connell had a goal and two assists, while Devan Dubnyk made 48 saves, as the Thunder cruised to a 6-1 victory and spoiled the home opener for Bakersfield. The Condors had a handful of chances early to get on the board and set the tone, but Dubnyk made stellar save after stellar save. Stockton on the other hand buried its chances, scoring a pair of goals in all three periods. Teams combined for 36 power plays in the contest as Stockton went 2-for-17 and Bakersfield finished 1- for-19.

Saturday, Oct. 21: CONDORS 2 vs. Idaho 3 (Attendance: 6,029)

It was a much more spirited effort for Bakersfield Saturday night, but a ferocious Steelheads comeback proved to be too much. The Condors led 2-0 after two periods, but Idaho scored three times in the third, capped by Lance Galbraith's game-winner with 3:43 left in regulation. Alexandre Bolduc and Sean Venedam notched Bakersfield's goals.

Sunday, Oct. 22: CONDORS 5 @ Long Beach 4 (Attendance: 1,457)

Andrew Ianiero netted three points and Mike Hofstrand broke a four-all tie midway through the third period, leading the Condors to their first win of the season, a 5-4 triumph against the Ice Dogs. Bakersfield had leads of 2-0, 3-1 and 4-3, but Long Beach came back to tie each time. Hofstrand, however, gave Bakersfield the lead for good at the 8:11 mark of the third period, one-timing in a blast from the top of the slot. Danny Taylor picked up his first pro victory, stopping 18 shots.

PLAYER NOTES:

Ianiero, Bolduc and Joel Irving are tied for the club lead with three points apiece

Seven regulars were out of the lineup for Bakersfield Saturday and Sunday, five with injuries

Brett Lutes is scheduled to make his season debut this weekend in Alaska

Danny Stewart (knee), Preston Briggs (ankle), Reagan Leslie (thumb), Steve Rodberg (knee) and Scott Borders (leg) all remain out of the lineup

Rookie Todd Griffith is awaiting the completion of his immigration paperwork

TEAM NOTES:

Marty Raymond is now only six wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Bakersfield history

They allowed four power-play goals in 38 short- handed chances

Bakersfield's next four games are against Alaska, two on the road, and two at home

PROMOTIONAL NOTES: The Condors return home to face the Aces Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4. On Friday, Nov. 3 everyone in attendance will receive a Condors team poster, courtesy of Hot 94.1 FM and Rio Bravo Country Club. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the first 2,000 kids 12-and-under will get a Condors Dodgeball compliments of KGET-TV 17 and American Business Machines.

TICKET INFO: Individual tickets for all Condors games are on sale NOW and can be purchased at the Rabobank Arena box office, all TicketMaster outlets, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or by phone at 322- 2525. For more information or to reserve season tickets, mini-plans and book group outings contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825). Season ticket packages start as low as $30

BROADCAST INFO: You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens and Jeremy Zager calling all the action. Most games this season will again be available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

Buy Tickets

Season tickets for the 2006-07 Condors season are on sale now at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling at 324-PUCK (7825).

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