ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condors Take Two Out Of Three Games In East Coast Road Trip

Published on December 11, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Bakersfield, Calif - The Bakersfield Condors grabbed a pair of wins on their three-game East Coast swing last week, improving their road record to 5-2-2 and jumping into sole possession of third place in the Pacific Division. After splitting two games in Trenton Friday and Saturday, Bakersfield came back Sunday with another victory in Johnstown. Team captain Sean Venedam led the way for the Condors, grabbing four goals and one assist in the three games.

The Condors conclude their four-game road trip Friday in Fresno before returning to The Nest Saturday for a special Noon start to face off against the Victoria Salmon Kings.

Overall Record: 12-7-2 (26 pts): 3rd Pacific Division, T-3rd National Conference

Last Week: 2-1-0

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Friday, Dec. 15 at Fresno (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 16 vs. Victoria (Noon)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Friday, Dec. 8:
CONDORS 4 at Trenton 2 (Attendance: 3,156)
Todd Griffith gave the Condors an early lead, but Venedam sealed the Bakersfield win with two goals - one in the second and another in the third period. Jamie Hodson also continued his red-hot play, making 38 saves, as the Condors opened their three-game East Coast swing.

Saturday, Dec. 9:
CONDORS 3 vs Trenton 6 (Attendance: 3,905)
The Condors dominated the first period, but couldn't light the lamp and the Titans took advantage, opening up a 4-0 second-period lead. Bakersfield fought back on back-to-back goals by Venedam and Josh Liebenow and made it 5-3 on Steve Rodberg's third-period tally, but Trenton held on to beat the Condors and end their four-game unbeaten streak.
Sunday, Dec. 10:
CONDORS 3 vs Johnstown 2 (Attendance: 1,675)
After busing all night from Trenton, the Condors came out flying in the first period and jumped out to a commanding 3-0 lead, thanks to goals by by Mike Hofstrand, Venedam and Andrew Ianiero. Johnstown fought back but was ultimately held off by Hodson who allowed only two goals on 24 shots, upping his personal unbeaten streak to seven games.

PLAYER NOTES:

Brett Lutes leads the team with 12 goals
Venedam has a seven-game point streak and four-game goal streak, knocking in 14 points (7g, 7a)
Kevin Truelson's seven-game point streak was snapped Sunday
Joel Irving has a five-game point streak, scoring seven points in that span (1g, 6a)
Hodson is unbeaten in his last seven starts (6-0-1)
Kevin St. Jacques was placed on the 7-day IR on Thursday, Dec. 7
Regan Leslie was placed on the 3-day IR on Thursday, Dec. 7
Scott Borders remains on the 30-day IR
David Kudelka remains on the 30-day IR
TEAM NOTES:

The Condors have earned points in eight of their last 11 games (7-3-1)
The Condors are in the midst of a three- game home winning streak
The Condors have scored 18 power-play goals in their last 10 games.
The Condors have allowed just 23 power-play goals in 180 short-handed chances and are third in the league in penalty-killing at a rate of 87.2%
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Bakersfield returns to The Nest Saturday when the Victoria Salmon Kings come to town for a special Noon start. Huge Condors fan Diego, Dora the Explorer's cousin from the Go Diego Go Show, is visiting Condorstown and will be available for pictures, courtesy of La Preciosa 105.3, Bright House Networks and Rio Bravo Country Club. All fans in attendance will receive a Condors holiday poster.

Saturday is also the R&D Leather Furniture/Stay Focused Ministries Toy Drive, where fans can receive $1 terrace admission by donating a new, unwrapped toy. In addition, it's another Condors Kids Club Day where all club members receive free admission, courtesy of Bright House Networks, the Bakersfield Californian and Wells Fargo Bank. Mercy and Memorial Hospitals and ARRC Technology are presenting T.H.I.N.K. Day (Turn Hockey Into Knowledge program), which allows students to earn terrace tickets through excellence in academics and behavior. As well, Bright House Networks is presenting another Family Day, where subscribers can receive $5 admission per person by presenting the coupon accompanied with their cable bill.

BROADCAST INFO:
You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens calling all the action. Most games are also available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

LEAGUE LEADERS:

Bakersfield - 72,504 Total Attendance (2nd)
Bakersfield - 6,042 Average Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - Overall Penalty Killing 87.2% (3rd)
Bakersfield - Home Penalty Killing 89.4% (2nd)
Bakersfield - Road Penalty Killing 84.2% (11th)
Griffith - Shootouts 100% (T-1st)
Hodson - 10 Wins (T-3rd)
Individual game tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through at 322-2525, online at www.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 at 324-PUCK (7825).

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