Condors Playoff Game Preview
April 28, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield Condors vs. Alaska Aces
Kelly Cup Playoffs
National Conference Semifinals Game 4 (Best-of- Seven Series)
SERIES UPDATE
Condors trail series, 3-0.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., puck drops at 8 p.m.
Place: Rabobank Arena
Radio: KGEO AM 1230
TV: Bright House Networks, Channel 21
Webcast: www.bakersfieldcondors.com
SERIES SCHEDULE
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)
April 27 vs Alaska (OTL, 0-1)
ROSTER UPDATE:
Sheldon Wing (3-day) and Steven Gillen (7-day) are on the injured list.
SERIES HISTORY:
Tonight is Game 4 of the 2006-2007 Kelly Cup National Conference Semifinals Playoff series between Bakersfield and Alaska. The Condors trail the best-of-seven series 3-0 after the Aces overtime win Friday night at The Nest.
Game 3 at The Nest provided the best opportunity so far in the series for Bakersfield to get into the win column, but Derek Gustafson didn't let it happen. The Alaska netminder stopped all 44 Condors shots in regulation and overtime, and Kevin Croxton eventually scored on a power play at 3:10 of the extra session to give the Aces a stranglehold on the series. It was just the 19th 1-0 game in Kelly Cup Playoffs history, and the ninth to be decided in overtime.
Game 2 was a strong effort but a tough loss as well for Bakersfield. The Condors led 1-0 on Josh Liebenow's goal late in the first, and seemingly had control of the play through the second period. But the Aces scored shorthanded late in that period, and twice more in the third to take a 3-1 lead. Reagan Leslie's brilliant solo rush pull the Condors within 3-2 late, but it wasn't enough.
Game 1 was all Alaska. The Aces scored twice in each period, and Gustafson blanked them, 6-0.
Promotional Notes:
For tonight's Game 4, the first 2,000 fans will receive a Condors travel mug, 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 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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