Condors Game Preview
March 29, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Utah Grizzlies
TEAM RECORDS
Bakersfield (23-36-9, 55 points), 3rd Pacific Division; 7th National Conference
Utah (30-28-9, 69 points), 4th West Division; 6th 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 Sunday at 7 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
The Condors seized sole possession of 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 7th place in the National Conference with their 6-3 win last night, coupled with losses by both Phoenix and Stockton. Bakersfield will face the RoadRunners one last time in the regular season on April 3 in Phoenix. Including tonight, the Condors and RoadRunners both have four games remaining in the regular season, while Stockton has five.
Bakersfield has won three in a row and four of its last five, and now has a magic number of seven points for clinching a playoff spot and eliminating the RoadRunners, which can come through either points gained by the Condors or points lost by Phoenix. The first playoff tie break in the ECHL is overall wins.
2007-08 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES (2-3-0):
Jan. 29 vs. UTA (Loss, 2-3)
Feb. 9 vs. UTA (Loss, 3-9)
Feb. 14 @ UTA (Win, 7-6 SO)
Feb. 15 @ UTA (Loss, 1-2)
Feb. 16 @ UTA (Win, 3-1)
ROSTER UPDATE:
F Tylor Michel, a rookie from Wayne State University, signed today and will make his pro debut tonight. RW Jason Kostadine was placed on the 3-IR today, and will be eligible to return on Tuesday. D Derrick Byfuglien was transferred from the 3-IR to the 7-IR yesterday, and will be eligible to return on Monday. Bakersfield native Manny Martinez remains the Condors emergency backup goaltender. 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 Grizzlies are meeting for the 6th and penultimate time this season. The Condors (23-36-9, 55 points) have won two of their last three meetings with the Grizzlies and are 2-3-0 overall against Utah (30-28-9, 69 points) this season. The Condors and Grizzlies will conclude their season series on Monday at The Nest.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight is the Country Music Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle & Auction, sponsored by Bright House Networks, KUZZ 107.9 and Bud Light. Everyone in attendance has the chance to win one of five of the authentic player jerseys raffled off, and the auction will benefit Valley Achievement Center.
It is also a Bright House Networks Family Night, where subscribers receive $7.00 admission per person by presenting their cable bill at the Rabobank Arena Box Office.
In addition, it is a Mercy & Memorial Hospitals and Diamond Technologies T.H.I.N.K. Night. The Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge program allows students to earn terrace tickets to tonight's game through exceptional performance in the classroom.
Tonight's game is also a Big Buddies Night. Underprivileged children and military personnel will be given the opportunity to attend tonight's game for free thanks to local organizations.
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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