Condors Game Preview
January 5, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Idaho Steelheads
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (8-17-6, 22 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Idaho (16-11-7, 39 points), T-2nd West Division; T-3rd National Conference
Time: Doors Open at 11 a.m., Puck Drops at noon
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KGEO AM1230
TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21 (Replayed Sunday at 4:30 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Diego, from the show Go Diego Go, will be on hand today to mingle and pose for pictures, and all fans in attendance will receive a Condors poster, featuring Brett Lutes, Tim Konsorada and Joe Dustin, courtesy of Bright House Networks and La Preciosa 105.3.
Today is also a Bright House Networks Family Day, where all subscribers receive $7.00 admission per person by presenting the coupon available in your cable bill at the Rabobank Arena box office.
In addition, today's game is a Bright House Networks, Bakersfield Californian, & Wells Fargo Bank Condors Kids Club Day, so all Kids Club members will receive free admission.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:
Jan. 4 vs. IDH (SOL, 1-2)
ROSTER UPDATE:
The Condors signed G Michel Robinson today. LW Brett Lutes was activated from the 7-day IR today. D Jay Langager was transferred from the 3-day IR to the 7-day IR today, and will be eligible to be activated on Jan. 9. F Eric Sonnenberg was placed on the 3- day IR today, and will be eligible to return on Jan. 8. C Mike Hofstrand remains on the 30-day IR, and will be eligible to return on Jan. 25. G Jeff Pietrasiak was released today.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Steelheads are meeting for the second time this season. The Condors lost their first match up against Idaho last night in a shootout, 2-1. Bakersfield is 31-41-9 all-time against the Steelheads. The two teams are set to meet six more times during the regular season, three more at The Nest and three times at Qwest Arena in Idaho.
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 will open at 9:30 a.m. today for the Condors game at noon. 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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