Condors Begin Conference Semifinals Today In Alaska
April 23, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors advanced to the National Conference Semifinals by blanking the Fresno Falcons 4-0 in Game 6 last Thursday, before 6,380 at The Nest. The win extended Bakersfield's record-setting playoff winning streak to four and also marked the first postseason shutout in club history. The Condors' next round opponent is the defending Kelly Cup Champion Alaska Aces and series gets underway tonight in Anchorage.
Games 1 and 2 are tonight and Wednesday at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena, with games beginning at 8:15 p.m. (PDT). The Condors return home to host the Aces for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Saturday. Game 3 will have a normal start time of 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday will have a special start time of 8 p.m., due to an event taking place at the arena prior to the game. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
The Holiday Inn Select will be holding live viewing parties for the first two away games in Alaska at the Q Street Lounge, located at 801 Truxtun Ave. Fans will be able to watch the games live free of charge and are encouraged to come early, as seating is on a first- come-first-serve basis.
The Condors were 4-2-3 against the Aces during the regular season and picked up at least one point in every game played at Sullivan Arena. Bakersfield was 2-0-3 in Anchorage, coming from behind in each contest. The Condors were 2-2-0 against the Aces at The Nest. Of the nine regular season meetings, four were decided in either overtime or a shootout.
This marks the second time the two clubs have met in the postseason. Bakersfield and Alaska clashed in the 2005 division semifinals when the Aces took the series three games to two. The home team was victorious in every game, as Alaska won the first two games at home, before the Condors forced a decisive Game 5 with back-to-back wins at The Nest. Alaska, however, took Game 5 and advanced all the way to the National Conference Finals before falling to the eventual Kelly Cup winner Trenton Titans
Overall Playoff Record: 4-2
Last Week: 2-0
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Kelly Cup Playoffs - Round Two
Game 1 - April 23, Monday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT.
Game 2 - April 25, Wednesday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT
Game 3 - April 27, Friday @ Bakersfield - 7:00 p.m. PDT
Game 4 - April 28, Saturday @ Bakersfield - 8:00 p.m. PDT*
PDT = Pacific Daylight Time
*With changeover from 1 p.m. event earlier that day, game time could be a little later
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Monday, April 16:
CONDORS 4 @ Fresno 2 (Attendance: 2,719)
Andrew Ianiero opened the scoring just 17 seconds into the contest and closed the second period scoring at the 19:34 mark to help give the Condors a 3-1 lead at the second break. Tyler Liebel put the icing on the cake with 3:22 left in the third when he tallied his first of the postseason. Tyler Scott also tallied a goal in the contest.
Thursday, April 19:
CONDORS 4 vs. Fresno 0 (Attendance: 6,380)
Rejean Beauchemin stopped 32 shots to shut out and eliminate the Fresno Falcons from the postseason. David Kudelka opened the scoring at 15:30 of the first, beating Fresno goaltender Ryan McDonald. It was all Condors from that point on as Ianiero netted a short-handed goal in the second and Alexandre Bolduc and Reagan Leslie both tallied goals in the third.
PLAYER AND TEAM PLAYOFF NOTES:
Kevin St. Jacques leads the team with eight points (4g, 4a)
Brett Lutes leads the team with five assists
Andrew Ianiero leads the team with five goals
Alexandre Bolduc was re-called to the Manitoba Moose on April 22
Alex Rogosheske was activated from the 3-day IR on April 22
Scott Borders was placed on the 30-day IR on April 20 and is eligible to be activated on May 20
Jay Langager was placed on the 3-day IR on April 22 and is eligible to be activated April 25
Steve Gillen remains on the 7-day IR and was eligible to be activated April 20
Todd Griffith remains on the 30-day IR and was eligible to be activated April 12
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The Condors return to The Nest Friday with a Cheer Stix Giveaway. All fans in attendance will receive a pair of Condors cheerstix. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Condors host their second home game of the series against the Aces and the first 2,000 fans will receive a Condors travel mug. Doors open at 7 p.m., puck drops at 8 p.m. (Puck drop may actually be a little later due to change over from 1 p.m. event in arena.)
BROADCAST INFO:
You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens calling all the action. Most games are also available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Additionally, all home playoff games will be televised lived on Bright House Networks, channel 21. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).
LEAGUE LEADERS:
Overall Playoff Attendance - 17,808 (1st)
Average Playoff Attendance Per Game - 5,936 (1st)
Playoff Goals Scored - 24 (2nd)
Overall Power Play - 19.0% (9th)
Kevin St. Jacques - Eight Points - (T-5th)
Rejean Beauchemin - Four Wins (T-1st)
Individual game tickets are now 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 322-2525, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.
Playoff group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324- PUCK (7825).
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