ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors help National Conference to Victory

Published on January 24, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. The National Conference scored seven goals in the first two periods and cruised to a 10-7 victory over the American Conference in the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game at the Stockton Arena Wednesday night.

The Condors were represented on the National Conference squad by two players: D Kevin Truelson, who was in the starting lineup, and F Todd Griffith. Neither got on the scoresheet, although Griffith compiled four shots on goal and Truelson was a +1 on the evening.

"It's always good to win," said Truelson after the game. The blueliner was playing in his second career All-Star Game. "We were competitive from the first shift, so we got the big lead. We just wanted to win; I didn't come here for three days to lose the game."

Griffith, who was playing in his second All-Star Game in as many seasons, enjoyed the experience. "I had a great time, unfortunately I just couldn't find the back o the net," said Griffith, who had a third period breakaway included in his efforts on the night. "It's all fun and games, but it's also competitive. All-in-all, a lot of fun."

Victoria's Ash Goldie was named the game's Most Valuable Player, and recorded three goals and three assists for an All-Star Game record six points on the night.

Notes: The Condors return to home ice to face off against the Phoenix RoadRunners on Friday, Jan. 25. That night, the ZOOperstars return to The Nest, presented by KGET-TV 17, 98.5 The Fox and California Water Service. The ZOOperstars are 10-foot tall animal caricatures of famous sports stars, such as Snail Earnhardt, Jr., LeBronco James, Peyton Manatee, Monkey Mantle, Donovan McCrabb, and Deion Salamanders. The ZOOperstars, an all-time Condorstown favorite, will be performing on the ice during the first and second intermission. This is one event you won't want to miss!

On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Condors take on the defending Kelly Cup Champion Idaho Steelheads at The Nest. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under, will receive a Condors Zamboni Piggy Bank, courtesy of Pirate Radio 93.1 and the Bakersfield Californian

All games are broadcast live on the All-New KGEO AM1230 and streamed live on www.bakersfieldcondors.com. The games will also be available to view online through B2 Networks. If you can't catch the games on KGEO AM1230 or B2 Networks, you can still stay up to date with the team by signing up for Condors text message score alerts, brought to you by the Condors and Bakersfield.com. Alerts will be sent to your phone with scoring updates at the end of each period and every game to keep you in the loop.

To view the full 2007-08 schedule, click here. For more information or to reserve season tickets, mini- plans and book group outings contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) or check out www.bakersfieldcondors.com!

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