ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors sign forwards Carisio and Ban

February 6, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, announced today they have signed rookie forwards Hank Carisio and Christian Ban. The announcement was made by Head Coach Marty Raymond, and both players are expected to hit the ice tonight when the Condors host the Alaska Aces.

Carisio, 25, is in his rookie season in the pro ranks, playing mostly with the Danbury Mad Hatters of the Eastern Professional Hockey League. The 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound native of Cheshire, Connecticut, is currently tied for the EPHL lead with 165 penalty minutes in just 23 games. Carisio has also averaged more than a point per game, potting nine goals and 24 points on the year. Additionally, he has skated in two games with the Elmira Jackals in the ECHL this season, recording an assist with 10 penalty minutes. Carisio played three seasons with Merrimack College (Hockey East) in Massachusetts.

Ban, 26, is in his first professional season in North America, having skated in 34 games with the Bloomington Prairie Thunder in the International Hockey League earlier this season, where he recorded 2g-11a-13pts and 30 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-10-inch, 180-pound forward has played nearly his entire pro career before now in Austria for his native town of Klagenfurt. His best season came in 2006-07 with Klagenfurt, where he recorded 16g-17a-33pts in 56 games. Ban also represented Austria twice in the World Junior Championships and an additional season in the World Junior Under-18 Championships.

What Coach Raymond says:

"Hank is a kid that definitely brings some more toughness to our team," said Raymond. "And Christian came recommended to us; he's a good skater with skill. With some injuries lately we're a little short and we are looking forward to these guys helping us out."

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Notes from the Nest:

Tonight, the Condors host the Alaska Aces for Action Figurine Giveaway, sponsored by Bright House Networks and Farmers Insurance. The first 3,000 fans, 5-and-older, will receive a Condors Goalie Action Figurine!

Then on Saturday, the Condors host the Steelheads for the second time in three games. That night, the ZOOperstars, presented by KGET-TV 17, 101.5 KGFM and Mercy & Memorial Hospitals, will be at The Nest. Come see 10-foot tall mascot characters, including Donovan McCrabb, Nomar Garciaparrot, Mario Lemule, LeBronco James, Alex Frogriguez and Mackerel Jordan entertain fans of all ages.

All fans in attendance Saturday will also receive a Condors Action Poster, featuring Dave Bonk, Chris Kaufman, Jay Langager, Chad Painchaud and Matt Pope!

Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights.

Prior to Saturday night's game, the Condors will hold their annual Guns & Hoses game at Rabobank Arena. Local law enforcement officers and firefighters will hit the ice on Saturday at 3 p.m. to raise funds for charity. Tickets for Saturday night's game will also serve as admission to the Guns & Hoses game, so be sure to hang on to your tickets after Guns & Hoses! For more information on the event, call the Condors at (661) 324-PUCK (7825).

Saturday's game will be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21, and available On Demand on Ch. 300 starting Sunday. All Condors games are broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com.

Get Tickets:

Individual game tickets may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322-2525, online at Bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825).

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