ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Game Preview

Published on December 29, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Stockton Thunder

TEAM RECORDS

Bakersfield (7-16-5, 19 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference

Stockton (12-15-2, 26 points), 3rd Pacific Division; 7th National Conference

Time: Doors Open at 7 p.m., Puck Drops at 8 p.m.

Place: Rabobank Arena

Radio: KGEO AM1230

TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21 (Replay tomorrow at 10 p.m.)

Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Tonight's game is the KGET-TV 17 and Quad Knopf Paul Rosebush Bronze Statue Giveaway and #17 jersey retirement. The first 2,000 fans 17 & older will receive a bronze statue of Condor great Paul Rosebush and his #17 jersey will be hung at Rabobank Arena in a special ceremony as well. Rosebush is the Condors all-time leader in games played (416), penalty minutes (900) and game- winning goals (20). He is third all-time with 239 points and 129 goals, as well. Doors open at 7 p.m., puck drops at 8 p.m.

2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:

Oct. 19 vs. STK (Win, 3-2)

Dec. 14 @ STK (Win, 5-3)

Dec. 21 @ STK (Win, 6-4)

ROSTER UPDATE:

D David Kudelka was activated from the 7-day IR today. LW Brett Lutes was placed on the 7-day IR today, and will be eligible to return on Jan. 4. F Maxime Lincourt was activated from the 3-day IR on Thursday. C Mike Hofstrand was placed on the 30- day IR on Thursday and will be eligible to be activated on Jan. 25.

SERIES HISTORY:

The Condors and Thunder are meeting for the fourth time this season. The Condors have beaten their valley rivals in all three games this season, including an opening night victory at The Nest and two road wins in Stockton. Bakersfield is 13-5-1 all-time against the Thunder. The two teams are set to meet five more times during the regular season, two more at The Nest and three more at Stockton Arena in Stockton.

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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