Condors Game Preview
February 8, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (13-22-9, 35 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Victoria (29-11-5, 63 points), 1st West Division; 2nd National Conference
Time: Plaza concert at 5 p.m., 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 have picked up a point in eight of their last 10 games, going 5-2-3 over that stretch. LW Mark Derlago continued his hot streak Tuesday night against Victoria with the first four-goal performance by a Condor on home ice ever. F Sean Venedam finished the night with three points (1g-2a), including the game-tying goal late in the third, while F Andrew Ianiero pushed his team-leading assist total to 25 with a pair of helpers in the game.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight is the VeggieTales and Christian Rock Concert, presented by KERI 1180am, Barber Honda and Island Style. Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber from the VeggieTales will be here to meet the fans and pose for photos. Also, fans can check out Christian recording artist Wavorly, along with other bands performing during the Condors game as well as on the Rabobank Arena plaza before and after the game. The concert begins at 5 p.m. on the plaza. Everyone in attendance will also receive a 'Colonel Claw'd for President' poster.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (1-3- 3):
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)
Feb. 5 vs. VIC (SOL, 6-7)
ROSTER UPDATE:
C Steve Slonina signed today and will make his Condors debut tonight. The Condors released D Quinn Fair and F Maxime Lincourt today. The Condors also released emergency backup G Steve Sikich, and today added emergency backup G Manny Martinez, a Bakersfield resident. F Eric Sonnenberg (3-IR) and G Yutaka Fukufuji (7-IR) remain on the IR, though both are eligible to return. D Scott Balan remains on the 30- day IR and will be eligible to return on Feb. 26, while 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 eighth time this season and second time this week. Bakersfield is 15-8-5 all-time against the Salmon Kings, although only 1-3-3 this season. The Condors have gone 1-0-2 in their last three meetings, including a 7-6 shootout loss on Tuesday. Only one game remains in the season series, March 28 in Bakersfield.
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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