Condors Game Preview
March 15, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (19-34-9, 47 points), 4th Pacific Division; 9th National Conference
Alaska (36-21-5, 77 points), t-1st West Division; t-3rd National Conference
Time: Doors open 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KGEO AM1230
TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21 (Replay on Sunday at 8 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
The Condors currently trail the eighth-place Phoenix RoadRunners by three points and the seventh-place Stockton Thunder by four points in their pursuit of the National Conference playoffs. The Condors have one head-to-head match up remaining against both teams, as they will host the Thunder on Monday and will travel to Phoenix on April 3.
Overall, Phoenix has 10 games remaining with five on the road, and will play both Alaska and Las Vegas three more times. Stockton will play 12 more games this season, eight of which will be on the road, including trips to Idaho and Utah. The first playoff tie break in the ECHL is overall wins.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (0-4-1):
Oct. 24 vs. AK (SOL, 2-3)
Dec. 5 @ AK (Loss, 1-4)
Dec. 7 @ AK (Loss, 4-5)
Dec. 8 @ AK (Loss, 2-7)
March 14 vs. AK (Loss, 2-3)
ROSTER UPDATE:
D Martin Kubaliak was released on Thursday. 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 wrap up their six-game season series tonight. Alaska has picked up a win in each of the five previous meetings this season, with Bakersfield picking up just one point in the series, a 3-2 shootout loss on Oct. 24. The Condors are 49-52-15 all-time against the Aces.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight's game 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.
Prior to tonight's game, 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!
Immediately following the game, all season ticket holders are invited to the lower level for the exclusive Season Ticket Holder Meet the Team Party.
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).
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