ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Game Preview

February 9, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Utah Grizzlies

TEAM RECORDS

Bakersfield (14-22-9, 37 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference

Utah (25-20-4, 54 points), 3rd West Division; 5th National Conference

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

Place: Rabobank Arena

Radio: KGEO AM1230

TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21 (Replayed Sunday, Feb 10 at 7 p.m.)

Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)

CONDORS GAINING GROUND

The Condors are now just one point behind the Phoenix RoadRunners with three games in hand for the final National Conference playoff spot, as they have picked up a point in nine of their last 11 games, going 6-2-3 over that stretch.

BACK-TO-BACK TRICKS FOR DERLAGO:

LW Mark Derlago recorded his second straight hat trick last night, becoming the first player in Condors history and only the second player in the ECHL this season to accomplish that feat. Derlago has scored 17 goals in his last 11 games, with seven coming in the last two games alone. He now leads the team, and is fifth in the league, with 25 goals.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Tonight is the 96.5 KBKO, American Business Machines and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Hollywood Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle & Auction. Game-worn Hollywood-style jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, plus everyone in attendance has a chance to win one of five to be given away! All proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Children's Miracle Network.

It is also an ABC23 & SC Architect Condors Classroom Champions Night, where students who have achieved academic goals will receive a complimentary ticket to tonight's game.

2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (0-1-0):

Jan. 29 vs. UTA (Loss, 2-3)

ROSTER UPDATE:

F Eric Sonnenberg was activated from the 3-day IR today. RW Chris Di Ubaldo was placed on the 3-day IR today and will be eligible to return on Feb. 12. G Yutaka Fukufuji remains on the 7-day IR, though he is 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. C Steve Slonina signed with the Condors yesterday, and debuted last night. The Condors released D Quinn Fair and traded F Maxime Lincourt to Elmira for future considerations yesterday.

SERIES HISTORY:

The Condors and Grizzlies are meeting for the second time this season. The two teams met for the first time this year in Bakersfield on Jan. 29, and will face off three times in Utah next week. Bakersfield is 10-4-0 all-time against 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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