ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Acquire Bennefield from Stockton

Published on December 3, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors announced they have acquired RW Jesse Bennefield from the Stockton Thunder in exchange for RW Spencer Carbery and D Louis-Phillippe Lachance.

Bennefield, 26, has seven goals and 13 points in 17 games this season for the Condors Pacific Division rivals. In his third professional season, the Calgary native has 119 points (59g-60a) in 138 games. This season his goal total ranks second on the Thunder, while sitting third on the team in points.

In 2005-06, Bennefield made his professional debut with the San Diego Gulls, notching 30 goals and 60 points in 63 games, with 118 penalty minutes. With the Gulls he was selected to play in the ECHL All- Star Game and won the fastest skater event during the skills competition. Last season, Bennefield was a member of the Colonial Cup Champion Rockford IceHogs, and ranked third on the team in goals (22) while appearing in just 52 games.

"We're happy to acquire Jesse," said Condors Head Coach Marty Raymond. "He can score some goals and help on the power play, and he adds a little depth for us. The deal certainly helps both sides - we were looking for a little more skill and they were looking for a little more grit."

Carbery has 3g-3a with 44 PIM in 18 games for the Condors, while Lachance had 18 PIM in nine games with the Condors.

Notes from The Nest:

The Condors travel to Alaska for three games this week against the Aces, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. All three games start at 8:15 p.m. (PST) and will be broadcast live on the All-New KGEO AM1230, streamed live on www.bakersfieldcondors.com and will also be available to view online through B2 Networks.

They return home to host the Fresno Falcons on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. That night is the ABC23 and R&D Leather Furniture Toy Drive, in which fans can receive $1 admission to the game by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the game. On Saturday, Dec. 15, Dora the Explorer will be in Condorstown for a match against the Victoria Salmon Kings, courtesy of Bright House Networks, 101.5 KGFM and Instant Storage. That night, Jamie Cooke will also have his #28 retired at Rabobank Arena.

If you can't catch the games on KGEO AM1230 or B2 Networks, you can still stay up to date with the team by signing up for Condors text message score alerts, brought to you by the Condors and Bakersfield.com. Alerts will be sent to your phone with scoring updates at the end of each period and every game to keep you in the loop. To sign up, just text the word "condors" to 47645, or click here. You can also sign up at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. The mobile alerts are free, though standard text messaging fees from your cell phone service provider may apply. To view the full 2007-08 schedule, click here. For more information or to reserve season tickets, mini-plans and book group outings contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) or check out www.bakersfieldcondors.com!

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