Condors Game Preview
March 14, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (19-33-9, 47 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Alaska (35-21-5, 75 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: None
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
The Condors currently trail the Phoenix RoadRunners by just one point for the final National Conference playoff spot. The two teams are set to meet for the final time during the regular season on April 3 in Phoenix and are both in action tonight, as the RoadRunners host the Victoria Salmon Kings.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight is the My45 and California Water Service Beachball Giveaway. The first 2,000 fans, 12-and-under, will receive a Condors Beachball!
Prior to both tonight and tomorrow night's games, there will be a pre-game party on the Rabobank Arena Plaza. The party will start at 5 p.m., and there will be complimentary hot dogs (while supplies last) and chances to win great Condors prizes.
It is also Season Ticket Referral Night at The Nest tonight! Season ticket holders received complimentary rinkside or executive tickets to be used for tonight's game to share the experience of Condors hockey with friends and recruit additional season ticket holders.
Tomorrow night's game, also against Alaska, will feature the KGET-TV 17, 98.5 KBKO & McDonald's Youth Jersey Giveaway. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under, will receive a replica #4 David Kudelka youth jersey! Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. Immediately following the game, all season ticket holders are invited to the lower level for the exclusive Season Ticket Holder Meet the Team Party.
March Monday Madness continues on Monday, March 17 when the Condors face off against the Stockton Thunder. In addition to all the craziness of March Monday Madness, it will be St. Hatricks Day, presented by KUZZ 107.9. One lucky fan will win $5,000 if a Condors player scores a Hat Trick or $10,000 if a Condors player scores a consecutive or natural Hat Trick. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
The first 2,000 fans on Monday will also receive the third magnet, featuring Mark Derlago, of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series. A new magnet is handed out at each March Monday Madness game.
For all the details of March Monday Madness, click here.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (0-3-1):
Oct. 24 vs. AK (SOL, 2-3)
Dec. 5 @ AK (L 1-4)
Dec. 7 @ AK (L 4-5)
Dec. 8 @ AK (L 2-7)
ROSTER UPDATE:
D Joe Dustin remains on the 3-IR, though he is eligible to be activated, and RW Chris Di Ubaldo is on the 7-IR, and will be eligible to return on March 17. D Scott Balan, C Mike Hofstrand and F Sean Venedam are all on the 30-IR for the remainder of the season after undergoing season-ending surgery.
SERIES HISTORY:
The Condors and Aces are meeting for the fifth time this season, and will wrap up the six-game season series tomorrow night at Rabobank Arena. Bakersfield picked up one point in a shootout loss to the Aces on Oct. 24 at The Nest, but was then swept in a three-game series at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage in early December. The Condors are 49-51-15 all-time against the Aces.
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 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).
ECHL Stories from March 14, 2008
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- RoadRunners Roll Over Salmon Kings 5-1 - Phoenix RoadRunners
- Falcons hold on to down Thunder 4-3 - Fresno Falcons
- Aces surge into tie for first, clip Condors 3-2 - Alaska Aces
- Grizzlies Clinch Playoff Berth, Fall 2-1 In Las Vegas - Utah Grizzlies
- Levasseur, Christie help Lynx to big 4-3 shootout win in Texas - Augusta Lynx
- Royals Dropped By Elmira, 6-3 - Reading Royals
- South Division Champs! Catters Clinch Despite 4-3 Shootout Loss - Texas Wildcatters
- Tough D, Timely goals Pace Stingrays Passed Gladiators 2-1 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Cyclones Rally Six Times For 7-6 Shootout Win - Cincinnati Cyclones
- 'Rays Sting Gladiators, 2-1 - Atlanta Gladiators
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