ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Acquire Menei From Johnstown

Published on December 26, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have acquired RW Ryan Menei (muh-NAY) from the Johnstown Chiefs in exchange for C Matthew Myers and future considerations.

Menei, 23, is in his third professional season, spent almost entirely in the ECHL. The Winnipeg native was tied for the team lead in assists (17) and fourth in points (21) on the Chiefs roster at the time of the deal, in 24 games. In 157 professional games in North America, Menei has 42 goals and 72 assists (114 points), while skating for Johnstown, the Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) and Muskegon Fury (UHL). He finished 6th in scoring for Mississippi last season, despite playing only 52 games, and in his first full professional campaign in 2007-08, he ranked 2nd on the Sea Wolves with 56 points (23g-33a), while missing only one game all season.

He broke into the pro ranks in 2006-07, skating in 10 games for Muskegon at the conclusion of the season. Menei also appeared in 13 games for Asiago in the Italian League in 2008-09. The 5-11, 203-pound, winger spent three full seasons in the Western Hockey League with Saskatoon prior to turning pro, leading his team in scoring as a 20-year old in 2006-07.

What Marty is saying:

"He is a good offensive player with good skills and a great shot; He will help out our power play. After losing a couple of guys like Sexton and Sharp over the last month, he will be a good addition to our team."

Myers, 25, had a goal and three points while participating in six games with the Condors.

UP NEXT:

The Condors will get an opportunity to extend their home winning streak to 11 games tonight against the Stockton Thunder. The first 2,000 kids 12 and under will get a Condors Street Hockey Set, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, HOT 94.1 and Carl's Jr. The doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m. It's also Boxing Day Celebration, inviting fans to box up their unwanted goods and bring them to the game for donation to Goodwill Industries.

GET 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 1-800-745-3000, 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), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back.

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