ECHL Bakersfield Condors

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January 29, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Utah Grizzlies

TEAM RECORDS

Bakersfield (12-20-8, 32 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference

Utah (19-19-4, 42 points), 4th West Division; 6th National Conference

Time: Doors Open at 6 p.m., Puck Drops at 7 p.m.

Place: Rabobank Arena

Radio: KGEO AM1230

TV: None

Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)

CONDORS KEEP FLYING HIGH

The Condors extended their unbeaten (in regulation) streak to six games (4-0-2) Saturday night against the Idaho Steelheads, although Idaho won in a shootout, 4-3. The Condors sit just four points behind the Phoenix RoadRunners for the final National Conference playoff spot, and trail the Stockton Thunder by only six points for third place in the Pacific Division.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Tonight is a CW Bakersfield and 106.1 KRAB Radio High School/College ID Night at The Nest. All high school and college students receive admission for $1 by presenting their student ID at the Rabobank Arena box office.

It is also a Mercy & Memorial Hospitals and Diamond Technologies T.H.I.N.K. Night. The T.H.I.N.K. (Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge) program allows students to earn terrace tickets to tonight's game through exceptional performance in the classroom.

2006-07 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:

Nov. 14 vs. UTA (Win, 3-1)

Dec. 22 vs. UTA (Loss, 4-5)

Dec. 23 vs. UTA (Win, 6-3)

Jan. 10 vs. UTA (Win, 7-2)

March 7 @ UTA (Win, 2-1 SO)

March 9 @ UTA (Win, 5-4 OT)

March 10 @ UTA (Win, 4-0)

ROSTER UPDATE:

D Reagan Leslie was activated from the 3-day IR today. F Maxime Lincourt was placed on the 3-day IR today, and will be eligible to return on Feb. 1. D Scott Balan was placed on the 30-day IR on Sunday and will be eligible to be activated on Feb. 29. D Jay Langager remains on the 7-day IR, though he is eligible to be activated. C Mike Hofstrand remains on the 30-day IR, though he is also eligible to be activated.

SERIES HISTORY:

The Condors and Grizzlies are meeting for the first time this season. Last year, the Condors took six of the seven meetings from the Grizzlies, improving their all-time record to 10-3-0 against Utah. The two teams are set to meet six more times during the regular season after tonight, three more at The Nest and three times at The "E" Center in Utah.

TICKETS:

Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 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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