Condors Game Preview
February 9, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (27-12-5) 59 points: T-1st - Pacific Division; T-2nd National Conference
Stockton (21-13-8) 50 points: 4th - Pacific Division; 6th National Conference
Time: Doors Open at 6 p.m., Puck Drops at 7 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KGEO AM 1230
TV: None
Webcast: www.bakersfieldcondors.com
2006-07 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:
Oct. 20 vs. Stockton (Loss, 1-6)
Jan. 12 @. Stockton (Win, 5-4 SO)
Jan. 13 @ Stockton (Loss, 1-6)
Feb. 2 @ Stockton (Win, 3-2)
ROSTER UPDATE:
Tyler Liebel (3-day), David Kudelka (7-day) and Scott Borders (30-day) remain on the IR.
SERIES HISTORY:
Tonight marks the fifth meeting of the season between the Condors and the Thunder. It will be the 13th meeting between the two teams all-time, with the Condors 9-3-0 against the Thunder. After tonight, Bakersfield and Stockton will meet three more times, twice at The Nest and once at Stockton Arena.
The Condors have gone 2-2-0 so far this season against the Thunder. On Opening Night, October 20th, Devan Dubnyk stopped 48 shots, including a penalty shot by Mike Hofstrand, as Stockton won, 6- 1. The teams split a weekend pair in Stockton on January 12th and 13th, with Bakersfield grabbing a 5- 4 shootout win and Stockton snaring another 6-1 victory. Last Friday, Josh Liebenow scored the game- winner in the third period and Jamie Hodson stopped 30 shots, including a penalty shot by Mike Lalonde, as the Condors nipped the Thunder, 3-2.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight is Bobblehead Giveaway courtesy of KGET-TV 17 and Barber Honda. The first 2,000 children, 12 and under, will receive a bobblehead doll of Condors All-Star Center, Todd Griffith. Friday is also Season Ticket Holder Skate with the Condors Night. All season ticket holders are invited to take the ice with the team immediately following the game. Fans can bring their own skates, or limited skate rental is available for $5.00.
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