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Condors Run Hot Streak Entering Playoffs

April 10, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Last Week
Last Week's Record (3-1-0)
Overall Record (40-26-6)

Monday, April 3rd
CONDORS 1 @ Utah 3
Kevin St. Jacques assisted on Kevin Truelson's first-period goal in the Bakersfield Condors' 3-1 loss to the Utah Grizzlies in front of 2,920 fans at the ‘E' Center. Ryan Munce made 24 saves in the losing effort.

Wednesday, April 5th
CONDORS 4 @ Utah 1
Kevin St. Jacques recorded his 1000th career point on an empty net goal with 34 seconds remaining as the Bakersfield Condors defeated the Utah Grizzlies by a score of 4-1 in front of 4,466 fans at the ‘E' Center. The win moved the Condors into 2nd place ahead of Long Beach in the Pacific Division.

Friday, April 7th
CONDORS 5 @ Stockton 3
Bakersfield scored four unanswered goals in the second period and held off a Stockton comeback for the 5-3 win in front of 8,239 fans at the Stockton Arena. The Condors clinched home ice advantage in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs with the victory.

Saturday, April 8th
CONDORS 5 vs. Alaska 3
Attendance: 8,192
The Bakersfield Condors capped the 2005-06 regular season with a 5-3 victory over the Alaska Aces thanks to two goals by Mathieu Brunelle and a strong defensive performance that held the Aces to a season-low 18 shots on net. The Condors concluded the regular season in front of 8,192 fans, the third-largest crowd of the season.

Regular Season Summary
The Condors (40-26-6, 86 points) finished the 2005-06 regular season five points ahead of the Long Beach Ice Dogs (36-27-9, 81 points) for 2nd place in the Pacific Division.

Notes from the Nest
-Bakersfield's 40 victories matched last year's win total, when the Condors finished with a record of 40-22-10 and the 4th seed in the West Division.
-Dave Bonk is presently riding a three-game goal streak.
-The Condors finished the regular season 25-0-2 when leading after two periods.
-Bakersfield sports a flawless record of 8-0-0 on Wednesdays and an impressive 6-1-1 home record on Fridays.
-Kevin St. Jacques became the second Condor to record his 1,000th point with the team, matching the feat of Bakersfield great Paul Willett who reached 1,000 points against Fresno on March 4th, 2003.

Recent Transactions
On Sunday, the Condors transferred defenseman Reagan Leslie to the 30-Day Injured Reserve (retroactive to March 31st) and released forward Nick Economakos.

Injury Report
Andrew Ianiero (30-Day from Mar. 12th), Brian Collins (30-Day from March 14th) and Reagan Leslie (30-Day from Mar. 31st) will be eligible to return following the start of the post-season. The 7-Day Injured Reserve is currently occupied by Nathan Tennant (placed on IR Apr. 7th).

Buy Tickets
On Tuesday, April 11th, the Condors host the Long Beach Ice Dogs in Game One of the Kelly Cup Playoffs sponsored by KGET-TV 17 and The New AT&T. All fans in attendance will receive a Condors Rally Towel and are encouraged to "Blackout" the Ice Dogs by wearing black to the game.

Playoff ticket packages are now available including the Condors Playoff Family Pack, which includes: 1 game ticket, 1 hot dog, 1 soda and 1 Nightly Note for all four first-round playoff games starting for as low as $36 Also, fans may purchase tickets for all prospective playoff games in advance. For more information, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

League Leaders - Final
-Sean Venedam - 3 PPG in one game (ECHL season-high)
-Sean Venedam - 16 power play goals (T-2nd)
-Alexandre Bolduc - 3 shorthanded goals (T-1st among rookies)
-Alexandre Bolduc - 4 shorthanded points (T-3rd among rookies)
-Andrew Ianiero - 4 shorthanded assists (T-1st)
-Kevin Truelson - 47 points (T-5th among defensemen)
-Kevin Truelson - 249 shots on goal (1st among defensemen)
-Ryan Munce - 30 wins (5th)
-Ryan Munce - 3234 minutes (1st)
-Ryan Munce - 1705 saves (1st)
-Ryan Munce - 8 shootout wins (1st)
-Ryan Munce - 4 overtime wins (T-2nd)
-Ryan Munce - .808 shootout percentage (2nd)
-Bakersfield - 5,603 fans/game (5th)

Kelly Cup Playoffs - First Round vs. Long Beach (All Times Pacific)
Game One - Tuesday, April 11th @ Bakersfield (7:00pm)
Game Two - Friday, April 14th @ Bakersfield (7:00pm)
Game Three - Saturday, April 15th @ Long Beach (7:00pm)
Game Four - Sunday, April 16th @ Long Beach (5:00pm)
Game Five* - Wednesday, April 19th @ Long Beach (7:00pm)
Game Six* - Friday, April 21st @ Bakersfield (7:00pm)
Game Seven* - Saturday, April 22nd @ Bakersfield (7:00pm)
* - if necessary

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