Condors Fly into First In Pacific Division
January 22, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Condors took three of a possible four points in Victoria this past weekend to move into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division. On Friday night, the Condors annihilated the Salmon Kings, 8-1. On Saturday night, the Condors jumped out to an early lead as they looked to take sole possession of the division, but couldn't hang on and lost in a shootout, 6-5.
The Condors are 22-11-4 on the season, and their 48 points has them tied with the Fresno Falcons for first place in the Pacific Division and second place in the National Conference.
The Condors take on Victoria for the finale of their three-game trip against the Salmon Kings tonight at 7:05 p.m. The Condors will return to The Nest to face-off against the Fresno Falcons on Jan. 24th, at 7 p.m and then host the Salmon Kings Friday, Jan. 26th with a 7 p.m. start time and Saturday, Jan. 27th with a special noon start time.
Overall Record: 22-11-4 (48 points)
Pacific Division: T-1st
National Conference: T-2nd
Last Week: 1-0-1
THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Monday, Jan. 22nd @ Victoria (7:05 p.m.)
Wednesday, Jan. 24th vs. Fresno (7 p.m.)
Friday, Jan. 26th vs. Victoria (7 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 27th vs Victoria (Noon)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, Jan. 19th:
CONDORS 8 vs Victoria 1 (Attendance: 4,219)
The Condors jumped out to an early lead when Brett Lutes put home a goal at 3:18, and never looked back, scoring five consecutive goals. Six different Condors scored in the game, including two apiece by Mike Hofstrand and Josh Liebenow.
Saturday, Jan. 20th:
CONDORS 5 @ Victoria 6 SO (Attendance: 4,813)
The Condors once again jumped out early, but couldn't hold off the Salmon Kings who consistently fought back from two-goal deficits. The Condors scored three power-play goals in the game, but the Salmon Kings didn't back down and forced a shoot-out that they ultimately won.
PLAYER NOTES:
Brett Lutes leads the team with 21 goals
Lutes has an eight-game points streak (6g, 6a)
Kevin St. Jacques leads the team with 32 assists and 45 points
Steve Rodberg has a seven-game points streak (1g, 7a)
Rane Carnegie remains on the 3-day IR
Alex Kim remains on the 7-day IR
Scott Borders remains on the 30-day IR
TEAM NOTES:
The Condors are 12-6-0 at home this season
The Condors are 10-5-4 on the road this season
The Condors are 15-3-0 when they lead after the first period, including 8-3-0 at home and 7-0-0 on the road
The Condors are 16-4-1 when they lead after the second period, including 10-3-0 at home and 6-1-1 on the road
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Wednesday, Jan. 24th is College/High School ID Night. All college and high school students receive admission for $1.00 by presenting their student ID courtesy of CW Bakersfield & The Big 96.5 Radio.
On Friday, Jan. 26th, KGET-TV 17 and University of Phoenix present the ZOOperstars live! See 10- foot tall mascot characters like Snail Earnhardt, Jr., Nomar Garciaparrot, Mia Hamster, LeBronco James, Mackerel Jordan, Peyton Manatee, and Monkey Mantle entertain children of all ages.
Saturday, Jan. 27th, FOX 58 and Bud Light present Super Bowl Jersey Raffle and Auction. Game- worn jerseys recognizing Bakersfield's Pigskin tradition and the Super Bowl will be auctioned off after the game, plus everyone in attendance has a chance to win one of five to be given away! All proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to the Petroleum Shrine Club.
It will also be a Condors Kids Club day on Saturday. All Condors Kids Club members receive free admission to the game, courtesy of Bright House Networks, Bakersfield Californian, & Wells Fargo Bank.
Saturday is also a T.H.I.N.K. Night presented by Mercy and Memorial Hospitals and ARRC Technology. The Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge program allows students to earn terrace admission to Saturday night's game through exceptional performance.
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. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).
LEAGUE LEADERS:
Bakersfield - 5,868 Average Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - Overall Penalty Killing 84.9% (8th)
Bakersfield - Home Penalty Killing 85.7% (7th)
Josh Liebenow - 4 Game-winning goals (T-4th)
Todd Griffth - 18 goals among rookies (2nd)
Jamie Hodson - 17 Wins (T-2nd)
Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through 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 at 324-PUCK (7825).
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