Bakersfield Condors Vs. Fresno Falcons
March 24, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (21-36-9, 51 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Fresno (39-18-8, 86 points), 2nd Pacific Division; 2nd National Conference
Time: Doors open 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KGEO AM1230
TV: None
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
The Condors currently trail the Phoenix RoadRunners and Stockton Thunder, who are tied for the final two playoff spots, by only two points in the National Conference playoff race. Bakersfield concluded the season series with Stockton last Monday and will face Phoenix for the final time in the regular season on April 3. Including tonight, the Condors have six games left, while Phoenix also has six games remaining, with a three-game series in Alaska and two games against Las Vegas in addition to the match up with Bakersfield. Stockton will play seven more games this season - two against Victoria, three in Utah and one against Fresno and Idaho. The first playoff tie break in the ECHL is overall wins.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (3-4-2):
Oct. 20 vs. FRE (Win, 3-2)
Oct. 27 @ FRE (Loss, 2-3)
Nov. 30 @ FRE (Win, 8-1)
Dec. 1 vs. FRE (SOL, 6-7)
Dec. 2 @ FRE (OTL, 3-4)
Dec. 12 vs. FRE (Loss, 2-6)
Feb. 24 vs. FRE (Loss, 1-6)
March 21 @ FRE (Loss, 1-4)
March 22 @ FRE (Win, 3-0)
ROSTER UPDATE:
RW Jason Kostadine was suspended for two games by the ECHL today for his actions in Saturday's game, in which he received a game misconduct. The Condors signed D Chris Kaufman on Wednesday and he made his pro debut Friday night. D David Kudelka was activated from the 3-IR today after being placed on IR on March 20, while D Derrick Byfuglien was placed on the 3-IR today and will be eligible to be activated on March 27. D Joe Dustin remains on the 7-IR, though he is eligible to be activated. F Sean Venedam, D Scott Balan and C Mike Hofstrand are all on the 30-IR for the rest of the season after undergoing season-ending surgery.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Falcons are meeting for the 10th and final time this season, and the third time in the last four days. The Condors and Falcons split last weekend's two-game series in Fresno, including a 3-0 Bakersfield win on Saturday. Bakersfield is 63-54-19 all-time against Fresno.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
In addition to all the craziness of March Monday Madness (including the Mucho Season Ticket Giveaway, Mad Dashes for Merch and more!) tonight is NASCAR Night at The Nest. Fans wearing a NASCAR shirt or jacket will receive $1 terrace admission. In addition, one of Jeff Gordon's actual race cars will be on hand and is equipped as a virtual reality simulator, so fans can take their turn driving like the pros.
Monday will also be a CW Bakersfield and 106.1 KRAB Radio High School/College ID Night. All high school and college students receive admission for $1.00 by presenting their student ID at the Rabobank Arena Box Office.
The first 2,000 fans on Monday will also receive the fourth magnet, featuring Kevin Truelson, of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series. A new magnet is handed out at each March Monday Madness game.
For all the details of March Monday Madness, click here.
TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is 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 322- 2525, 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).
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