ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Bakersfield Condors Vs. Idaho Steelheads

March 10, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


TEAM RECORDS

Bakersfield (18-33-9, 45 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference

Idaho (34-20-9, 77 points), t-1st West Division; t-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 by three points for the final National Conference playoff spot. The two teams are set to meet for the final time during the regular season on April 3 in Phoenix. The Condors also have a game in hand over the RoadRunners since Bakersfield has played 60 games whereas Phoenix has played 61. The first playoff tie break in the ECHL is overall wins.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

The Condors continue March Monday Madness tonight with Extinct Team Night. All fans wearing a jersey from a professional sports team that no longer exists will receive $1 admission to the game.

Also, the first 2,000 fans will receive a magnet of C Tim Konsorada, the second in a five-piece magnet giveaway series scheduled for each Monday in March. Don't miss Mucho Season Ticket Giveaway, Mad Dashes for Merch and Cooler Kicking Contests as well - it's all a part of March Monday Madness at The Nest!

For more details on March Monday Madness, click here.

2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (1-4-2):

Jan. 4 vs. IDH (SOL, 1-2)

Jan. 5 vs. IDH (Loss, 1-2)

Jan. 26 vs. IDH (SOL, 3-4)

Feb. 27 @ IDH (Win, 4-3 SO)

Feb. 29 @ IDH (Loss, 2-5)

March 1 @ IDH (Loss, 3-8)

March 8 vs. IDH (Loss, 0-3)

ROSTER UPDATE:

D David Kudelka (3-IR) and F Ryan Gibbons (7-IR) were both activated today. Also today, D Joe Dustin was placed on the 3-IR, and will be eligible to return on March 13, while RW Chris Di Ubaldo was placed on the 7-IR, and will be eligible to return on March 17. D Scott Balan, C Mike Hofstrand and F Sean Venedam are all on the 30-IR for the remainder of the season after undergoing season-ending surgery.

SERIES HISTORY:

The Condors and Steelheads are meeting for the eighth and final time this season. The Condors dropped their last meeting against Idaho, 3-0, on Saturday. Four of the seven games between these teams this season have been decided by one goal, three of which have gone to shootouts. Bakersfield is 32-45-10 all-time against the Steelheads.

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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