ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors sign G Jerad Kaufmann

March 23, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have announced today the signing of G Jerad Kaufmann. The announcement was made by Condors Head Coach Marty Raymond.

Kaufmann, 24, recently wrapped up his college career at the University of Nebraska - Omaha, where he spent four seasons. He finishes as one of the best goaltenders in the history of the program, which also turned out NHL (and former ECHL All-Star) goaltender Dan Ellis. The Roseville, Minnesota, native compiled a 45-38-14 record with the Mavricks, posting a 2.84 goals against average (GAA) and .898 save percentage.

The 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound backstop ranks second in school history in wins, games, minutes and saves, while also in the top five in GAA and save percentage. He set a school record his senior season with a 2.31 GAA, and helped guide UNO to the second round of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs, suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Notre Dame, the top ranked team in the nation. Kaufmann was recently named the CCHA Illitch Humanitarian Award winner for his work in the community, which included the organizing of a Military Appreciation Night that raised over $25,000.

"The organization is looking for a goaltender of the future," said Raymond, "and it's a good opportunity to see what Kaufmann can do. We heard that he was a steady guy, very calm in net. He had a great (CCHA) tournament and lost to one of the best teams in the country, and he got positive reviews from the Anaheim organization as well."

Kaufmann was placed on the 3-day Injured Reserve today and will be eligible to be activated on Thursday.

FINAL HOMESTAND OF THE SEASON STARTS WEDNESDAY:

The Condors return home to close out the regular season with five straight games on Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice.

Three of those games are this week. Wednesday against Victoria is Blood Drive Night, sponsored by 107.9 KUZZ. Everyone who donated blood at Houchin Blood Bank during the month of March can get in to Wednesday's game for just $1.

On Friday, the Condors host the Salmon Kings again, and welcome Quick Change to perform on the ice. This rapid costume changing act wowed the nation as a finalist on America's Got Talent, and have to be seen to be believed! Quick Change appears courtesy of KERN 1180 and Digital Designs.

The week of action wraps up Saturday against the Las Vegas Wranglers for Street Hockey Stick & Puck Giveaway, for the first 2,000 kids 12 & under, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, HOT 94.1 and Carl's Jr.

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

GET TICKETS

Individual game tickets are on sale and 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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