Condors add size with Gibbons
February 28, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors acquired F Ryan Gibbons from the Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) in exchange for future considerations today, as announced by Head Coach Marty Raymond. Gibbons is expected to join the team in Idaho this weekend.
Gibbons, 23, has skated in a total of 16 games this season for the Charlotte Checkers, and has recorded three points (1g-2a) and 11 penalty minutes. He spent the entire first half of the season on the injured reserve after undergoing surgery last summer.
The 6-foot-5-inch, 225-pound native of West Vancouver, British Columbia spent his first season in professional hockey with the Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) last year. Gibbons played 57 games with the Chiefs, accumulating 12 points (4g-8a) and 38 penalty minutes.
"We're looking for a kid that has some size who can finish checks and will play hard," said Raymond. "And that's Mr. Gibbons - he can also play at center or wing which helps us."
Prior to turning pro, Gibbons played five seasons of junior hockey with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League from 2001 to 2006. During his stint with the Thunderbirds, he posted 96 points (58g-38a) and 416 penalty minutes in 291 games. He notched a career-high 31 points (15g-16a) in 2004-05, and a career-high 20 goals in 2005-06.
Notes from The Nest:
The Condors face off against the Steelheads on Friday night for the second of three straight contests in Boise. The two teams wrap up the three-game series on Saturday, with both games starting at 6:10 p.m. (Pacific). All Condors games can be listened to live at no cost on the All-New KGEO AM1230 and www.bakersfieldcondors.com, and can also be viewed live online via B2 Networks.
After the Idaho trip, the Condors kick off March Monday Madness with a CW Bakersfield and 106.1 KRAB Radio High School/College ID Night on Monday, March 3 when the Cincinnati Cyclones come to Condorstown. All high school and college students will receive executive admission (while executive seating is available) for just $1 by presenting their student ID at the Rabobank Arena Box Office! Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
In addition, the first 2,000 fans in attendance Monday will receive the first of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series, which will feature Michel Robinson.
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and opens at 10 a.m. to 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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