Condors Playoff Game Preview
April 25, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces
Kelly Cup Playoffs
National Conference Semifinals Game 2 (Best-of- Seven Series)
SERIES UPDATE
Condors trail series, 1-0.
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 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
PLAYOFF SERIES:
April 23 @ Alaska (Loss, 0-6)
ROSTER UPDATE:
Defenseman Jay Langager has been activated from the 3-day IR. Defenseman David Kudelka has been placed on the 3-day IR and is eligible to be activated April 28.
SERIES HISTORY:
Tonight is Game 2 of the second round of the 2006-2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs. After Monday's 6-0 loss in Alaska, the Condors trail the series, 1-0.
Joe Talbot tallied two goals for the Aces and Zack FitzGerald and Kevin Croxton had two assists each. Derek Gustafson stopped 29 shots on the night.
Promotional Notes:
The Holiday Inn Select will be holding another live viewing party tonight at the Q Street Lounge, located at 801 Truxtun Ave. Fans will be able to watch Game 2 live free of charge and are encouraged to come early, as seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. The game has 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 the 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.)
Prior to Saturday's game, the Condors will host a special Party On The Plaza featuring a live broadcast and party on Centennial Plaza in front of Rabobank Arena from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The festivities will include a live remote broadcast on KGEO AM 1230, starting at 7 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Angels baseball game) with the voice of the Condors, Jake Stevens, along with appearances from Condors players Scott Balan and Andrew Oke, who will also be available to chat with fans. A projection screen TV will also be on site, showing Bakersfield's win over Fresno in Game 6 of the first round. There will also be bounce houses and inflatables from Kiddie Amusements along with a performance from the band Dirty Spanglish, who will play their hockey songs "Zebras" and "The Big No" on the plaza stage.
There will be plenty of food and drinks available for purchase as well, including:
Tri-tip sandwiches
BBQ Chicken
Hot Dogs and Sausages
Kettle Chips
Soda, water and beer
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