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October 20, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - It's time to drop the puck for real! There's been a lot of anticipation in Condorstown to get the 2006-07 season underway and Opening Night is finally here, as the Bakersfield Condors get set to host the Stockton Thunder tonight at the Rabobank Arena.
Friday, Oct. 20
BAKERSFIELD CONDORS (0-0-0) VS. STOCKTON THUNDER (0-0-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KEGO (1230AM)
TV: None
Webcast: B2 Networks www.bakersfieldcondors.com
SERIES HISTORY: The Condors and Thunder met eight times last season, with Bakersfield holding a 7-1-0 series edge. The two teams are slated to meet eight times this season, four in each city.
2005-06 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:
Dec. 9 vs. Stockton (Won, 3-2 in shootout)
Dec. 31 vs. Stockton (Won, 3-1)
Feb. 5 @ Stockton (Won, 4-2)
Feb. 22 @ Stockton (Won 5-3 in overtime)
Feb. 25 @ Stockton (Won 3-2 in overtime)
Mar. 11 vs. Stockton (Lost, 2-3)
Mar. 20 vs. Stockton (Won, 3-2 in shootout)
Apr. 7 @ Stockton (Won, 5-3)
LAST GAME: OCT. 14 VS. LONG BEACH (PRESEASON) Joel Irving netted a hat trick and added two assists, while Scotty Balan and Andrew Ianiero each chipped in with three points, leading Bakersfield to a 9-1 trouncing of the Long Beach Ice Dogs in the preseason finale at Rabobank Arena. After trailing 1- 0 early, the Condors exploded for nine straight goals, seven coming via the power play. The game was played in front of 4,326, the largest preseason crowd in Condors history.
CONDORS UPDATE: Bakersfield finished second in the Pacific Division last season and had 25-12-1 record after the all-star break, tied for the third best record in the National Conference. The Condors also won a playoff series for the first time in their history, eliminating the Ice Dogs in Game 7 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. Out of Bakersfield's fist 14 games, 10 are at home. Marty Raymond is the only head coach in Condors history to post back-to-back 40 win seasons. He is seven victories away from becoming Bakersfield's all- time winningest coach.
PLAYER NOTES: The Condors begin the 2006-07 season with 12 regulars returning from last year's squad: Balan, Alexandre Bolduc, Scott Borders, Mike Hofstrand, Ianiero, Irving, Reagan Leslie, Josh Liebenow, Tyler Scott, Kevin St. Jacques, Kevin Truelson and Sean Venedam. Borders, still recovering from a broken femur suffered in Game 7 of the Pacific Division Finals, will start the season on the injured list. He's joined by newcomer Steve Rodberg who suffered a knee injury Oct. 10 in the scrimmage against Stockton.
THIS WEEK IN CONDORS HISTORY:
Oct. 17, 1999 - Brad Guzda and Philippe Bergeron named Co-WCHL Goaltenders of the Week
Oct. 17, 2003 - Condors play first-ever
game in the ECHL
Oct. 21, 2001 - Luciano Caravaggio named WCHL Goaltender of the Week
Oct. 21, 2003 - Quinn Fair scores Condors' first-ever ECHL goal
STOCKTON UPDATE: The Thunder finished last in the Pacific Division in 2005-06 with 50 points (18-40-14) and failed to qualify for postseason play. It was their inaugural season in the ECHL. Over the off-season Stockton signed an affiliation agreement with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. Four players return from last season's squad (Nathan Martz, Steve Slonina, Mike Lalonde and Jeff Lang).
TRANSACTIONS: The Condors placed four players on injured reserve Wednesday (Alex Rogosheske, 3-day; Preston Briggs, 7-day; Borders, 30-day and Rodberg, 30-day). Brett Lutes was acquired from Stockton Wednesday for future considerations. Lutes played with Bakersfield in 2004-05. Nathan Oke, Brian Swiniarski and Micah Sanford were released Wednesday. Neil Stevenson-Moore and Benoit Quessandier were released on Monday.
FUTURE HEAD-TO-HEAD MEETINGS (3H, 4A):
Friday, Jan. 12 @ STK (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 13 @ STK (7 p.m.)
Friday, Feb. 2 @ STK (7:30 p.m.)
Friday, Feb. 9 vs. STK (7 p.m.)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 @ STK (7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 17 vs. STK (7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 31 vs. STK (7 p.m.)
Buy Tickets
Season tickets for the 2006-07 Condors season are on sale now at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling at 324-PUCK (7825).
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