Condors Game Preview
April 19, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings
ROUND 1 SERIES RECORD:
Victoria leads the best-of-seven series, 3-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 Sunday at 7 p.m.)
Webcast: B2 Networks (www.bakersfieldcondors.com)
NATIONAL CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS (Round 1, best-of-seven):
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 - April 16 vs. VIC (Loss, 1-4)
Game 5 - TONIGHT 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.)*
* - if necessary
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:
The Condors and Salmon Kings meet tonight for Game 5 of the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Salmon Kings took a 3-games-to-1 lead in the series with their win on Wednesday night. Tonight's game is the final home game of the series for Bakersfield, who needs a win to stay alive. Games 6 and 7, if necessary, will take place in Victoria on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ROSTER UPDATE:
F Matt Tyree was activated from the 3-day IR today and will make his professional debut tonight. D David Kudelka was also activated from the 3-day IR. RW Jason Kostadine and D Derrick Byfuglien were both placed on the 3-day IR today and will be eligible to be activated on April 22. F Dale Reinhardt (7-day IR) remains on IR though he is 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 either a Condors Rally Towel or Condors Lightning Sticks (while supplies last), courtesy of KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water.
Tonight's game will be the last chance for fans to bid in the silent auction of the burgundy 10th Anniversary jerseys, worn by the Condors during many of their games this season. Visit the auction tables behind section 103 to place your bid. The auction will conclude at the end of the second intermission. 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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