Brontos Jersey Auction raises $19,500 for the Petroleum Shrine Club
Published on March 16, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Brontos, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, held their 'What Could Have Been' Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle and Auction Saturday night, sponsored by KUZZ 107.9 and Bud Light. The jersey auction raised $19,500 for the Petroleum Shrine Club. Andrew Ianiero's jersey fetched the top price of night going for $1,700.
The team name "Brontos" finished as a finalist along with the name "Condors" 11 years ago, when the team's name changed from the Fog. The specialty jerseys included the Brontos logo, nearly identical to one of the preliminary mock-ups for the team logo, featuring a bipedal brontosaurus wearing hockey gear, skates and holding a hockey stick. One minor alteration to the original logo was a burgundy Condors jersey that the Bronto was wearing. Above the bronto were the words Bakersfield Brontos in a Stone Age style font. The Brontos jerseys were dark and light gray with green trim with a scaly appearance similar to the skin of a dinosaur. The jersey also featured a fossilized brontosaurus footprint above the player's number on the shoulders of the jersey.
The money raised from Saturday night's auction will help local children with physical disabilities by providing children prosthetic limbs, plastic surgery for burn victims, covering medical expenses, and more.
"We'd like to thank the Condors and the fans for supporting us," said Petroleum Shriners Treasurer Charlie Barfield. "When you see one of the kids that benefits from the services, it makes you feel amazing."
This Week in Condorstown:
Tuesday, March 17:
Condors Captain Jay Langager will speak to students majoring in physical education and kinesiology at California State University Bakersfield, located at 9001 Stockdale Hwy. at 11:30 a.m. Langager, who was a student-teacher of physical education prior to this season, will speak to the students regarding the Condors training regiment as well as how they take care of their bodies.
The "Voice of the Condors," Kevin Bartl, will appear on "There It Is! The Jake Stevens Show" at 6:40 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1230. Bartl and Stevens will discuss the team's final two games against Utah as the Condors chase down the Grizzlies in the standings. "There It Is!" airs from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Wednesday, March 18: The Condors take on the Utah Grizzlies for High School / College ID Night, sponsored by My 45 and 106.1 KRAB Radio. College and high school students can purchase lower level seats for only $1 by presenting their student ID at the Rabobank Arena Box Office. Also that night, it's the My First Library Book Drive, donate a new or gently used children's book and receive $1 admission to the game. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 19:
Condors players C Bruce Graham and G Dave McKee with Condors mascots Colonel Claw'd and Baby Cal will be at Houchin Blood Bank at 5901 Truxtun Avenue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. alongside KUZZ 107.9 to greet blood donors and give out Condors shirts and other prizes. All blood donors during the month of March will be given a voucher for $1 admission to the Condors game on March 25. All donors can also enter into a raffle to win one of three prizes: a team signed Condors jersey, the chance to sit in "the Best Seat in the House" during the game on March 25, and the opportunity to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Blood Drive Game.
The Condors Coach's Show will air on ESPN Radio 1230 from 5 to 6 p.m. live from the Hungry Hunter at 3580 Rosedale Hwy. The Coach's Show will feature a Condors player and Head Coach Marty Raymond, and is hosted by the "Voice of the Condors," Kevin Bartl. Fans who attend the show are entered in the monthly drawing for a free Condors jersey.
Friday, March 20:
A Condors player (TBD) will visit with Mike Hart and Emily Moore on ABC23 at 6:45 a.m., discussing the importance of the Friday's game as well as discussing how fans can get their hands on a Matt Caruana Bobblehead.
Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd will attend an awards ceremony at Norris Middle School located at 6940 Calloway Drive at 2 p.m. to hand out awards to students and encourage them to keep up the good work.
The Condors take on the Utah Grizzlies for Bobblehead Giveaway Night. The first 2,000 fans, 12-and-under, will receive a Matt Caruana Bobblehead, sponsored by ABC23 and U.S. Army. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 30: The Condors end-of-the-season Kids Club Party with the Condors players will be held on Monday, March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollerama West, located at 7850 Brimhall Road. The party is open to Kids Club members and their parents to meet and skate with the Condors. Skate rental along with pizza and soda will be free to all the members of the coolest club in town.
Get Tickets:
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through at 322-2525, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.
Enjoy Condors hockey with a group of friends, family or coworkers, stop by the Condors office at 1001 Truxtun Ave. or call 324-PUCK (7825) to organize your outing today.
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