ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Chance to Win a Free Car at Condors Playoff Games this Weekend

April 6, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, return home for the conclusion of their Western Conference Quarterfinal match up against the Victoria Salmon Kings this weekend. Game 3 is Friday, Game 4 is Saturday night and Game 5, if necessary, is Monday night. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m. all three nights. The first round of the playoffs is sponsored by ABC23, Cal Water and Bakersfield Hyundai.

Friday, Apr. 8 - Game 3 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

The Condors and Salmon Kings take the ice Friday night for Game 3 of the best-of-five series. One of the two teams will take a 2-games-to-1 lead in the series Friday, putting themselves one win away from advancing to the second round. Both Friday and Saturday night fans have the chance to leave the game with a brand new car. If the Condors score a goal with 11:11 on the clock in any period (excluding overtime), either Friday or Saturday, one fan will win a new Hyundai! The 11:11 signifies the team's current 11-game home winning streak (a team record), and their 11-game overall winning streak (which tied an 11 year-old team record).

Also on Friday, G Brian Stewart will be honored as the Kern Trophies Condor of the Month for March. Stewart ran away with the voting online at BakersfieldCondors.com after his 10-2-0 month, including a Condors record 10 consecutive wins, a 1.75 goals against average and a .940 save percentage, which helped vault the Condors to the top of the Pacific Division by month's end.

During the first intermission on Friday, team captain F Andrew Ianiero and G Brian Stewart will have their 2010-11 pregame warm-up jerseys auctioned off live at center ice. The jerseys are two of just over a dozen remaining that will be handed off after the weekend. Proceeds from the jerseys will benefit the Active 20/30 club. See below for more information on the jersey raffle details.

Saturday, Apr. 9 - Game 4 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

The Kelly Cup Playoffs continue Saturday night for Game 4. This game also features the Hyundai giveaway promotion, regardless if a car is given away on Friday night. That's right - TWO FREE CARS may be given away with some help from the Condors goal scorers (and some really precise timing).

Monday, Apr. 11 - Game 5 (if necessary) at 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Condors fans could experience a repeat of last season, when the Condors and Salmon Kings went toe-to-toe in a five-game opening round series. Should it come to that, the game will take place on Monday, Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. The team that advances will play the winner of the Utah vs. Stockton series (Utah currently leads the series, 1-0).

For all Kelly Cup Playoff info, visit the Condors Kelly Cup Playoffs Page bHS] on BakersfieldCondors.com.

Pregame Jersey Raffle & Auction continues this weekend

While Ianiero and Stewart's jersey will be up for live bid Friday night during the first intermission, 12 other jerseys will be available through a raffle on the concourse throughout the first round games. This unique raffle gives fans a chance to get one of these special jerseys, worn all season long by your favorite players, for as little as $5.

The jerseys will each have a raffle box on the concourse in two locations: behind sections 113 and 107. Purchase the tickets for $5 a piece, 6 tickets for $20, or buy 20 tickets for just $50, either at the raffle tables or from the jersey raffle girls in the stands.

After you purchase a raffle ticket, drop it in the corresponding box for the player of your choice. Put all of your raffle tickets in one player's box to maximize your chances of winning that jersey, or put one ticket in every box for your chance to win more than one - it's up to you! The drawing will be held at the end of the first round of the playoffs, so make sure you hold on to your ticket. Plus, the winner will get to choose which name goes on the back of the jersey - even your own! Good luck!!

Broadcast info:

All three remaining first round games will be broadcast live online at www.foxsports970am.com PWSzOThpFM2svOiO4U_jmjssPPFnhEEy7IMw==]. You can also listen on your smartphone or iPod by downloading the iheartradio app. All the games feature streaming live video online through America One GYb3ulcVANTWBGFro_kd-0I34sgX4LEnDLyQ==]. Monday's Game 5 showdown will be carried live as over terrestrial radio on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM.

All three potential playoff games will also be televised live on Bright House Networks, ch. 21 (and will be subsequently be available on Bakersfield On Demand, ch. 300 starting the following day).

Get Tickets:

Individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena Box Office. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, with extended hours on game and event days. You can also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit them online at www.ticketmaster.com. Attention Mini-plan holders! All Condors mini-plan holders can still reserve their seats for playoff action, click here for more details. Call the Condors office at 324-PUCK(7825) or visit www.bakersfieldcondors.com

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