ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Game Preview

Published on December 12, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Fresno Falcons

TEAM RECORDS

Bakersfield (5-13-5, 15 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference

Fresno (11-6-3, 25 points), 2nd Pacific Division; 4th 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: None

Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Tonight's game is the annual Toy Drive at The Nest, presented by ABC23 and R&D Leather Furniture. Fans that bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive $1 terrace admission to the 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)

Dec. 1 vs. FRE (SOL, 6-7)

Dec. 2 @ FRE (OTL, 3-4)

ROSTER UPDATE:

Bakersfield acquired RW Jesse Bennefield in a trade with Stockton on Dec. 3, and acquired G Jeff Pietrasiak on Dec. 4 in a trade with Reading. The Condors signed F Maxime Lincourt on Dec. 7, and acquired F Michael Handza from Wheeling in a trade on Dec. 10. Bakersfield also signed D Jay Langager yesterday. F Mike Hofstrand was activated from the 3- day IR yesterday. G Jamie Hodson was placed on the 3-day IR yesterday, and will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 14. F Sean Venedam remains on the 7-day IR, although he is eligible to be activated. D Steven Later remains on the 30-day IR, and will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 14.

SERIES HISTORY:

The Condors and Falcons are meeting for the sixth time this season. The Condors have won two of the five games so far, including an 8-1 blowout win in Fresno on Nov. 30. Three of the five meetings have required overtime to be decided, and one has gone to a shootout. Bakersfield is 2-1-2 this year against the Falcons and 62-51-19 all-time. The two teams are set to meet four more times during the regular season, two more at The Nest and two 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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