ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Look Ahead to Three Games this Week

December 10, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors host the Fresno Falcons this Wednesday at 7 p.m. for the annual Toy Drive. Bakersfield will then hit the road to Stockton for a game against the Thunder at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night, before returning home to take on the Victoria Salmon Kings this Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Condors are 5-13-5 on the season, in 4th place in the Pacific Division, five points behind the 3rd place Stockton Thunder. Bakersfield had a tough trip to Alaska last week, dropping all three games to the Aces.

Overall Record: 5-13-5 (15 points)

Pacific Division: 4th

National Conference: 9th

Last Week: 0-3-0

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)

Wednesday, Dec. 12 vs. Fresno (7 p.m.)

Friday, Dec. 14 @ Stockton (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 15 vs. Victoria (7 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Wednesday, Dec. 5:

CONDORS 1 @ Alaska 4

After the Alaska Aces jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening frame, F Andrew Ianiero got Bakersfield on the board with his fifth goal of the year 50 ticks into the second. However, the Aces added another tally later in the second and an insurance goal in the third to pull away for the 4-1 victory. G Jamie Hodson stopped 32 of 36 shots in the loss.

Friday, Dec. 7:

CONDORS 4 @ Alaska 5

The Condors struck first with F Todd Griffith's fifth goal only 1:47 into the first, but the Aces responded, taking a 2-1 lead into the intermission. Alaska took a 3-1 lead early in the second before LW Brett Lutes scored the first goal of his hat trick to start to bring Bakersfield back late in the frame. The Aces led 4-2 after two, but Lutes scored two goals in the first three minutes of the third to tie the game. However, the comeback fell short, as Alaska LW Matt Robinson notched the game-winner 6:34 into the third.

Saturday, Dec. 8:

CONDORS 2 @ Alaska 7

D Kevin Truelson and F Justin Chwedoruk scored goals for the Bakersfield Condors, but it wasn't enough to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Aces in a 7-2 loss on Saturday night. Jamie Hodson started the game between the pipes and was replaced by Yutaka Fukufuji to start the second period. Four of Alaska's tallies came with the man advantage.

PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:

C Michael Handza was acquired from the Wheeling Nailers for F Justin Chwedoruk on Dec. 10.

F Jesse Bennefield, who was acquired on Dec. 3 in a trade with the Stockton, made his debut Friday and recorded an assist.

LW Brett Lutes has both Condors hat tricks this season, recording his second of the year on Friday.

G Jeff Pietrasiak, who was acquired on Dec. 4 in a trade with Reading, is in town and practicing with the team.

F Maxime Lincourt was signed on Friday, Dec. 7, and played his first pro game that night. He recorded his first point on his first shift, picking up an assist. Lincourt also registered an assist Saturday night.

F Todd Griffith is currently on a six-game point streak, with 7 points (5g, 2a) during the streak.

C Mike Hofstrand was placed on the 3-day IR on Dec. 7 and is eligible to be activated.

F Sean Venedam was placed on the 7-day IR on Dec. 2, and is eligible to be activated.

D Steven Later remains on the 30-day IR, and will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 14.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

The Condors host the Fresno Falcons Wednesday night for the annual Toy Drive at The Nest, presented by ABC23 and R&D Leather Furniture. Fans that bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive $1 terrace admission to the game. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

The Condors are back in The Nest on Saturday, Dec. 15 when the Victoria Salmon Kings come to Condorstown. Dora the Explorer will be in attendance to mingle and take pictures with fans and there will be a special jersey retirement ceremony for Condor Legend Jamie Cooke, ensuring that no one will wear #28 for the Condors again. Cooke is the Condors all- time leader in goals (143) and is second in assists (170) and points (313).

It will also be a Bright House Networks Family Night, where subscribers receive $7 admission by presenting the coupon in their cable bill at the Rabobank box office. In addition, it will be a Bright House Networks, Bakersfield Californian, & Wells Fargo Bank Condors Kids Club Night, so all Kids Club members will receive free admission. Select students who have met attendance and behavioral goals will be rewarded with a complimentary ticket to the game as part of the ABC23 & SC Architect Condors Classroom Champions Night.

BROADCAST INFO

You can catch all Condors games live on the All- New KGEO AM1230 with the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl. All games are also available to watch online through B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch and Listen Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available at no cost via the website, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

LEAGUE LEADERS:

Average Attendance - 6,627 (2nd)

C Tim Konsorada - 22 points (T-18th)

Konsorada - 12 goals (T-10th)

D Joe Dustin - 17 points (T- 2nd Defensemen)

Dustin - 13 assists (T-3rd Defensemen)

D Kevin Truelson - 17 points (T-2nd Defensemen)

Truelson - 5 goals (T-3rd Defensemen)

Truelson - 12 assists (T-7th Defensemen)

D David Kudelka - 14 points (T-10th Defensemen)

Kudelka - 13 assists (T-3rd Defensemen)

Kudelka - 65 PIM (3rd Defenseman)

D Scott Balan - 62 PIM (4th Defensemen)

CONDORS LEADERS:

Points- C Tim Konsorada and LW Brett Lutes (22)

Goals- Konsorada (12)

Assists- D Joe Dustin and D David Kudelka (13)

PIMs- Kudelka (65)

Wins- G Yutaka Fukufuji (4)

GAA- G Jamie Hodson (3.44)

Save Percentage- Hodson (.889)

Individual game tickets are now 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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