ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Open March with 1-2 Week

March 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Last Week

Tuesday, March 2nd

The Condors traveled to Alaska with just 14 skaters and two goaltenders with injuries decimating the lineup. Their first of two in Anchorage proved to be their best performance of the week, with a solid 3-0 shutout victory. Joe Watkins stopped 22 shots and the Aces were smothered by the Condors defense. Jason Jackman scored twice and set up Johan Astrom for the game winner in the first period.

Wednesday, March 3rd

The Aces returned the favor the next night, beating the Condors 3-0 in the final meeting of the season between the two clubs. Chris Lipsett scored all three goals for Alaska, who outshot Bakersfield 31-24 in the game. The Condors wrapped up their season series with the Aces, finishing the year 5-4-1 head-to-head, including a 2-2-1 record at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage.

Sunday, March 7th Attendance: 3,554

Bakersfield wrapped up the week with an afternoon game against Long Beach at Centennial Garden. Jason Ralph (two goals, including a penalty shot), Todd Alexander and Paul Rosebush all tallied for the Condors, but the Ice Dogs took a 7-4 win. Rosebush's goal midway through the game tied the score at 3-3, but the Aces pulled in front with three straight power play goals. They finished 4-for-9 on the night with the advantage.

Where We're At

The Condors have a record of 21-33-7 heading into this week, with 49 points on the season. They sit in 5th place in the Pacific Division, 17 points behind the Alaska Aces and three points ahead of the Long Beach Ice Dogs.

This week

The Las Vegas Wranglers come into town to play a pair this weekend. On Friday, the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Condors CD Wallet, courtesy of KUZZ 107.9 and Subway. It's also a Colonel Claw'd's Kids Club Night, in which all members receive a complimentary terrace admission. Subway is also hosting a discount night, offering 2-for-1 admission with a coupon from area Subway locations. Randomly, 100 of the wallets will be stuffed with CDs from KUZZ, with a limited number of them autographed by the actual artists.

On Saturday night, the first 2,000 children 12 and under will receive a bobblehead doll of Condors Legend Quinn Fair, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, Elite Tile and TPS Equipment Rental. Both games start at 7:00pm. Arrive early as Jesus Shack presents the Condors Christian Music Festival. Five Christian rock bands will perform on Centennial Plaza prior to the game beginning at 2:00pm. In addition, for the two remaining Saturday night home games for the Condors, fans can purchase a hot dog for just $1 with any beverage purchase. There will also be a Season Ticket Holder Meet the Team party after the game.

All Condors games, home and away, can be heard on KGEO AM 1230, and online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. "Condors Countdown" starts 15 minutes prior to game time, with Kevin Bartl handling the play-by-play. Both games this weekend will also be televised live on Bright House Networks, Ch. 21, with replays the following morning at 10:00am.

Individual seats are on sale now, and may be purchased through the Centennial Garden box office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location.

Notes from the Nest

· Jason Jackman has 3g-2a-5pts in five games since returning to the lineup after a 21-game stay on IR. He had one goal and seven points in 30 games prior to that.

· Jason Ralph became the first Condor to score on a penalty shot this season on Sunday. His two goals put him in first on the team with 24 tallies on the season.

· Ralph and Paul Rosebush are tied for the team lead with four multi-goal games this year.

· The Condors have allowed more than one power play goal in a game 16 times this season (26.2% of their games). Sunday was the seventh time they have allowed three or more PPGs in a game and the third time they have allowed four. Last season, they allowed two or more in a game only 11 times.

Quote of the Week

"I guess they didn't want the day off." Condors Head Coach Marty Raymond said after Sunday's game, in Monday's Bakersfield Californian. He told the team a victory on Sunday would earn them a day off on Monday.

League Leaders (among all 31 teams)

Name Category Rank Team 29.52 shots allowed/game 10th
Jon Mirasty 282 penalty minutes 2nd (1st among rookies)
28 major penalties 1st (1st among rookies)

Condors team leaders

Goals
Ralph 24
Astrom 23
Riehl 19

Assists
Riehl 36
Ralph 27
Ianiero 25

Points
Riehl 55
Ralph 51
Astrom, Ianiero 41

PIM
Mirasty 282
Pietersma 240
Ralph 140

Plus/Minus
Pelikovsky +10
Ianiero +7
Astrom +7

Coming Up
Friday vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00pm
Saturday vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00pm

Last Week
March 2nd, Condors 3 @ ACES 0
March 3rd, ACES 3 vs. Condors 0
March 7th, Ice Dogs 7 @ CONDORS 4

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