Condors Game Preview
February 23, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Stockton Thunder
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (16-26-9, 41 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Stockton (20-29-3, 43 points), 3rd Pacific Division;
t-7th 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 (Will replay Sunday at 7 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
WILL YOU BE # 2 MILLION? The Condors will draw their 2 millionth fan in team history this weekend, leaving only one question - will it be you? In celebration of this impressive attendance milestone, the Condors have put together a prize pack for the lucky fan that will go down in history as # 2,000,000. The prize pack includes a 10th Anniversary jersey with "2 million" as the number, tickets for the remainder of the 2007-08 season, a team-signed hockey stick, a commemorative plaque, upgraded seats for that night's game and a lottery ticket with the numbers of that night's starting lineup (with the potential to win more than $2,000,000).
CONDORS FLYING AFTER THUNDER AND ROADRUNNERS:
The Condors tied the Stockton Thunder for the final National Conference playoff spot last weekend after taking two of three meetings against the Utah Grizzlies in Salt Lake City. Bakersfield triumphed in the final game of the series behind two C Tim Konsorada goals. However, Stockton gained two points last night with a 3-2 win over the Fresno Falcons, moving them into a tie for 7th in the National Conference with Phoenix, just two points above the Condors for the final playoff seed.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The first 2,000 fans, 12-and-under, in attendance tonight will receive Yutaka Fukufuji bobbleheads, courtesy of ABC 23 and Carl's Jr.
The Condors take on the Fresno Falcons for a matinee match up tomorrow at 2 p.m., sponsored by Bright House Networks, KUZZ 107.9 and Hudson Custom Construction. The game will follow the Condors vs. Falcons Alumni game, which will start at noon and will conclude the 41-hour Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon. Admission to the Alumni game is free with the purchase of tickets for the 2 p.m. Condors game. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (4-3- 0):
Oct. 19 vs. STK (Win, 3-2)
Dec. 14 @ STK (Win, 5-3)
Dec. 21 @ STK (Win, 6-4)
Dec. 29 vs. STK (Loss, 4-5)
Jan. 6 @ STK (Loss, 2-5)
Feb. 1 @ STK (Loss, 0-4)
Feb. 2 @ STK (Win, 3-2 OT)
ROSTER UPDATE:
RW Chris Di Ubaldo (3-IR) and D Reagan Leslie (7-IR) remain on the IR, although both are eligible to return. F Sean Venedam, D Scott Balan and C Mike Hofstrand are all on the 30-IR for the rest of the season after undergoing season-ending surgery.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Thunder are meeting for the eighth time this season. The Condors have beaten their valley rivals in four of the seven games this season, including a 3-2 overtime win in Stockton on Feb. 2 in which F Andrew Ianiero supplied the game-winner 27 seconds into the extra session. Bakersfield is 14-8-1 all-time against the Thunder. The Condors currently sit two points behind the Thunder and Phoenix RoadRunners for the final National Conference playoff spot. Bakersfield and Stockton are set to meet once more after tonight on March 17 at The Nest.
TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are 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 will be open today and Sunday at 10 a.m. for the Condors games. 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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