ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Playoff Game Preview

Published on April 23, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces

Kelly Cup Playoffs

National Conference Semifinals Game 1 (Best-of-Seven Series)

TEAM PLAYOFF RECORDS

Bakersfield: 4-2 (eliminated Fresno in Round 1)

Alaska: 4-2 (eliminated Victoria in Round 1)

Time: Puck Drops At 8:15 p.m. (PDT)

Place: Sullivan Arena

Radio: KGEO AM 1230

TV: None

Webcast: www.bakersfieldcondors.com

SERIES SCHEDULE

Game 1 - April 23, Monday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT.

Game 2 - April 25, Wednesday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT

Game 3 - April 27, Friday @ Bakersfield - 7:00 p.m. PDT

Game 4 - April 28, Saturday @ Bakersfield - 8:00 p.m. PDT*

Game 5 - April 30, Monday @ Bakersfield - 7:00 p.m. PDT (if necessary)

Game 6 - May 3, Thursday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT (if necessary)

Game 7 - May 4, Friday @ Alaska - 8:15 p.m. PDT (if necessary)

PDT = Pacific Daylight Time

*With changeover from 1 p.m. event earlier that day, game time could be a little later

2006-07 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES:

Oct. 27 @ Alaska (Win,7-5)

Oct. 28 @ Alaska (SOL, 2-3)

Nov. 3 vs. Alaska (Win, 3-2)

Nov. 4 vs Alaska (Loss, 1-6)

Nov. 21 vs Alaska (Loss, 1-6)

Nov. 25 vs Alaska (Win, 6-3)

Mar. 2 @ Alaska (SOL, 2-3)

Mar. 3 @ Alaska (SOL, 4-5)

Mar. 4 @ Alaska (Win, 3-2 OT)

ROSTER UPDATE:

Center Alexandre Bolduc was re-called to the AHL by the Manitoba Moose on April 22. Forward Alex Rogosheske has been activated from the 3-day IR. Defenseman Jay Langager has been placed on the 3-day IR and is eligible to be activated on April 25.

SERIES HISTORY:

Tonight is Game 1 of the National Conference Semifinals, and the second time the two clubs have met in the postseason. Bakersfield and Alaska clashed in the 2005 division semifinals when the Aces took the series three games to two. The home team was victorious in every game, as Alaska won the first two games at home, before the Condors forced a decisive Game 5 with back-to-back wins at The Nest. Alaska, however, took Game 5 and advanced all the way to the National Conference Finals before falling to the eventual Kelly Cup winner Trenton Titans.

The Condors were 4-2-3 against the defending Kelly Cup Champion Aces during the regular season and picked up at least one point in every game played at Sullivan Arena. Bakersfield was 2-0-3 in Anchorage, coming from behind in each contest. The Condors were 2-2-0 against the Aces at The Nest. Of the nine regular season meetings, four were decided in either overtime or a shootout.

Promotional Notes:

The Holiday Inn Select will be holding live viewing parties this Monday and Wednesday at the Q Street Lounge, located at 801 Truxtun Ave. for Games 1 and 2. Fans will be able to watch the games live free of charge and are encouraged to come early, as seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Both games have a start time of 8:15 p.m. (PDT)

The series shifts back to The Nest on Friday for Cheer Stix Giveaway. All fans in attendance will receive a pair of Condors cheer stix. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Condors will host Game 4 and first 2,000 fans will receive a Condors mug. Doors open at 7 p.m., puck drops at 8 p.m. (Puck drop may actually be a little later due to change over from 1pm event in arena.)

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