Condors Game Preview
April 16, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings
ROUND 1 SERIES RECORD:
Victoria leads the best-of-seven series, 2-games-to-1.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: ESPN Radio AM1230
TV: Bright House Networks Ch. 21 (Replay Thursday at 7 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
ROUND 1 PLAYOFF SERIES (1-2):
Game 1 - April 10 @ VIC (Win, 2-1 OT)
Game 2 - April 12 @ VIC (Loss, 3-4)
Game 3 - April 15 vs. VIC (Loss, 2-3 OT)
Game 4 - Tonight vs. VIC (7 p.m.)
Game 5 - Saturday, April 19 vs. VIC (7 p.m.)
Game 6 - Tuesday, April 22 @ VIC (7:05 p.m.)
Game 7 - Wednesday, April 23 @ VIC (7:05 p.m.)
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:
The Condors and Salmon Kings meet tonight for Game 4 of the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Victoria took a 2-games-to-1 lead in the series with a 3-2 overtime win in Bakersfield last night. Game 5 will be played at The Nest on Saturday before the series heads back to Victoria for Games 6 and 7, if necessary.
ROSTER UPDATE:
D Reagan Leslie was activated from the 3-day IR today, while D David Kudelka was placed on the 3-day IR and will be eligible to return on April 19. F Matt Tyree (3-day IR) and F Dale Reinhardt (7-day IR) both remain on IR though both are eligible to be activated. D Scott Balan, C Mike Hofstrand and F Sean Venedam all remain on the 30-day IR after undergoing season-ending surgery.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Everyone in attendance tonight will receive Condors Lightning Sticks, courtesy of KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water.
During each of the home games in the first round, the Condors will conduct a silent auction of the burgundy 10th Anniversary jerseys, worn by the team during many of their games this season. Visit the auction tables behind section 110 tonight and section 103 on Saturday. The proceeds will benefit the Active 20/30 Club.
TICKETS:
Individual playoff 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 for the 2008-09 Condors season are on sale now at the Condors office, located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825).
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