Condors invite Sarah Palin to be Honorary Vice President and Team Mom of Condorstown
September 22, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have extended an invitation to self-proclaimed hockey mom, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, to serve as the Honorary Vice President and Team Mom of Condorstown.
Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin is considered by many to currently be the most famous hockey mom in the country. The Wasilla, Alaska native has served as a member of the Wasilla City Counsel, Wasilla Mayor and Governor of Alaska.
Her Condorstown title comes complete with a personalized Condors jersey and an official Amateur Tryout for her oldest son. Track, 19, has played hockey growing up and throughout high school, and has recently been deployed to Iraq as a member of the United States Army. The tryout will be awaiting him upon his return to the States.
What Matthew Riley Says:
"It makes us cringe to think that it's possible to have a potential Alaska Aces fan in the White House," Condors President Matthew Riley said. "She could very well be the First Family of hockey in this country, and we feel that the Condors have much more to offer than any other team. It would only be appropriate for her to be the Honorary Vice President and Team Mom of Condorstown."
The Condors ideology matches many of Palin's platform issues. The Condors agree that the economy needs help and therefore offer cost-efficient ticket packets starting as low as $42. The Condors agree that a strong national defense is paramount, having signed 6-foot-7-inch Tom Morrow for the front line of defense along with goalie Yutaka Fukufuji. The Condors also have a long-standing history of bringing international delegates to work together as a team with strong connections with Canada, Japan and European nations.
With regard to energy, Kern County is responsible for 10% of the United States total oil production, 550,000 barrels a day. There are no worries about off-shore drilling when the drilling is done in our own backyard. Finally, just as Palin is in favor of setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions to slow the melting process of the polar ice caps, the Condors also believe ice is important and there should be plenty of it!
Notes from The Nest:
Open House & Family Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 5, so be sure to come to the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center and get your first look at this year's team. The event starts at noon with a team practice, followed by a free public skate with the players. Skate rentals will be available for $3. Admission is free for anyone who brings two non-perishable food items to be collected and donated to the Kern County Food Bank. Season Ticket Books and Gifts will be available for pick up for those who have paid in full. Kids Club packets will also be ready for pick up. For more info, call the front office at (661) 324-PUCK (7825).
Opening Night against the Ontario Reign is just 26 days away, on October 18. Season seats and mini-plans, starting at just $42, are on sale now. Group outings and reservations for the Condors on-ice and VIP suites are now available as well. Visit bakersfieldcondors.com to see further details, stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.
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