ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Playoff Game Preview

April 27, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces

Kelly Cup Playoffs

National Conference Semifinals Game 3 (Best-of- Seven Series)

SERIES UPDATE

Condors trail series, 2-0.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

Place: Rabobank Arena

Radio: KGEO AM 1230

TV: Bright House Networks, Channel 21

Webcast: www.bakersfieldcondors.com

SERIES SCHEDULE

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)

April 25 @ Alaska (Loss, 2-3)

ROSTER UPDATE:

Defenseman David Kudelka (3-day), center Steven Gillen (7-day) and center Todd Griffith (30-day) remain on the injured list, but are eligible to be activated.

SERIES HISTORY:

Tonight is Game 3 of the 2006-2007 National Conference Semifinals between Bakersfield and Alaska. The Aces lead the series 2-0 after a pair of wins in Anchorage earlier this week. Game 1 was all Aces, as they scored twice in each period and Derek Gustafson stopped all 29 shots en route to a 6-0 win. Game 2 was a different story, as the Condors led 1-0 on Josh Liebenow's goal late in the first, and seemingly had control of the play. But the Aces scored three straight times to take a 3-1 lead in the third, and despite Reagan Leslie's brilliant solo rush to pull the Condors within 3-2 late, Bakersfield fell to Alaska again.

Promotional Notes:

For tonight's Game 3, 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. Both giveaways are courtesy of KGET- TV 17 and California Water Service Co. 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 1 p.m. 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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