ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors receive three prospects from Iowa

Published on October 6, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have announced that D Sean Hurley, C Charlie Kronschnabel (KRAHNSH-nah-buhl) and F Chad Painchaud (PAIN-shoh) have been assigned to Bakersfield by the Iowa Chops (AHL). All three players have been in training camp in Iowa.

Hurley, 25, made his professional debut last season by suiting up for seven AHL contests after completing his college career at Brown University (NCAA). He notched one assist and logged 4 PIM between the Norfolk Admirals and Worcester Sharks last year.

Prior to turning pro, the 6-foot-3-inch, 211-pound native of Rutland, Vermont skated four seasons at Brown University from 2004-08. He totaled 79 points (22g-57a) in 126 collegiate games, and earned an ECAC All-Academic Selection in 2005-06 and ECAC All-Rookie Team and Honorable Mention All-Ivy selections in 2004-05.

Kronschnabel, 25, appeared in every game with the Royals in 2007-08, his first full season in the pro ranks. He led all Reading rookies in goals, assists and points (13g-22a-35pts) while finishing eighth on the team in scoring overall.

The 6-foot-4-inch, 210-pound Kronschnabel added three goals and eight points in 13 Kelly Cup Playoff games. A native of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Kronschnabel skated in 11 pro games in 2006-07 after completing his college career at the University of Alaska - Anchorage.

Painchaud, 22, was acquired by the Anaheim Ducks along with D Ken Klee and F Brad Larsen from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for D Matthieu Schneider on Sept. 26, 2008. Last season, he split time between the Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) and the Chicago Wolves (AHL), notching 13 points (8g-5a), including three game-winning goals, in 10 ECHL games. He also recorded 3 points (1g-2a) in 22 AHL contests. Painchaud skated for Gwinnett in 2006-07 as well, posting 54 points (22g-32a) in 72 games as a rookie, tying for the team lead with five game-winning goals.

The 6-foot-1-inch, 190-pound Mississauga, Ontario native spent three seasons in juniors in the Ontario Hockey League before turning pro, tallying 148 points (69g-79a) in 174 games with Mississauga and Sarnia. Painchaud was drafted by Atlanta in the fourth round (106 overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Notes from the Nest

The Condors will get their first taste of game action with three preseason games on the schedule this week. The team starts things off on the road with games in Las Vegas on Thursday and Ontario on Friday before coming home for a match-up against the Wranglers at The Nest on Saturday. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive lightning stix, courtesy of ESPN Radio 1230. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

Tickets for Saturday's preseason game are on sale now, and are available at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with extended hours on game days. Tickets are also available online at ticketmaster.com.

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Opening Night against the Ontario Reign is just 12 days away, on October 18. Season seats and mini-plans, starting at just $42, are on sale now. Group outings and reservations for the Condors on-ice and VIP suites are now available as well. Visit bakersfieldcondors.com to see further details, stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.

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