Condors Game Preview
December 1, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Fresno Falcons
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (5-10-3, 13 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Fresno (6-6-3, 15 points), 3rd Pacific Division; T-7th National Conference
Time: Doors Open at 6 p.m., Puck Drops at 7 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: The All-New KGEO AM1230
TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The first 2,000 fans, 12-and-under, at tonight's game will receive free Condors foam goalie masks, courtesy of ABC23 & 106.1 KRAB Radio. Two lucky Condors fans will also receive free 42" plasma TVs, courtesy of Pearsey's Rentals. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for the plasma TV giveaway.
In addition, Captain Jack Sparrow from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean will be appearing to meet fans and pose for pictures.
Tonight's game is also a Holiday Inn Select DARE Night, where students graduating from the DARE & GREAT programs receive complimentary terrace admission to tonight's game.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:
Oct. 20 vs. FRE (Win, 3-2)
Oct. 27 @ FRE (Loss, 2-3)
Nov. 30 @ FRE (Win, 8-1)
ROSTER UPDATE:
Evan Kotsopoulos was activated from the 3-day IR on Friday. Steven Later remains on the 30-day IR and will be eligible to return on Dec. 14. Mike Hofstrand also remains on the 30-day IR, but he is eligible to return.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Falcons are meeting for the fourth time this season. The Condors have won two of the three games so far, including an 8-1 win last night in Fresno. Bakersfield also took the first meeting of the year in the thrilling 3-2 overtime victory at The Nest on Oct. 20. Bakersfield is 2-1-0 this year against the Falcons and 62-51-17 all-time. The two teams are set to meet six more times during the regular season - three more at The Nest and three more at Save Mart Center in Fresno.
TICKETS:
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 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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