Condors Game Preview
February 5, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (13-22-8, 34 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Victoria (27-11-5, 59 points), 1st West Division; 2nd 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 FLYING HIGH
The Condors enter action tonight 5-3-2 in their last 10 games, including a thrilling overtime victory on the road against the Stockton Thunder last Saturday night. F Andrew Ianiero tallied the game-winner just 27 seconds into the extra session to give the Condors the 3-2 win. G Michel Robinson made 33 saves in his fifth win as a Condor.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight is the My 45 & 96.9 La Caliente Help For The Homeless Canned Food Collection. All fans that donate two non-perishable food items will receive $1 terrace admission to tonight's game and some beads as part of our Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (1-3-2):
Oct. 31 @ VIC (Loss, 2-3)
Nov. 2 @ VIC (Loss, 4-7)
Nov. 3 @ VIC (SOL, 4-5)
Dec. 15 vs. VIC (Loss, 2-3)
Jan. 15 @ VIC (Win, 5-1)
Jan. 16 @ VIC (OTL, 4-5)
ROSTER UPDATE:
D Jay Langager was activated from the 7-day IR yesterday after having been on IR since Jan. 2. F Eric Sonnenberg was placed on the 3-day IR yesterday, and will be eligible to return on Feb. 7. G Yutaka Fukufuji was transferred from the 3-day to the 7-day IR yesterday, and will be eligible to return on Feb. 8. D Scott Balan remains on the 30-day IR and will be eligible to return on Feb. 26. C Mike Hofstrand (30-day IR) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on Jan. 31.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Salmon Kings are meeting for the seventh time this season. Five of the six meetings so far have been in Victoria, where the Condors picked up their first win against the Salmon Kings this year, 5-1, on Jan. 15. Bakersfield is 15-8-4 all-time against the Salmon Kings. The two teams are set to meet two more times during the regular season, both at The Nest.
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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