Condors Trim Roster to 21 Players
Published on October 7, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield, CA -- The Bakersfield Condors of the West Coast Hockey League made some moves today, releasing three more players and taking a step closer to solidifying the roster for Opening Night on Saturday, October 12th. Bakersfield defeated the Fresno Falcons 5-2 in preseason action last Saturday at the Garden.
Forwards Dave Colucci and Anders Johnson, and defenseman Ales Havlik were released today. Head Coach Paul Kelly announced the changes this morning. The Condors now have 21 players on the roster, not including Quinn Fair or Garret Stroshein.
Fair will not be ready to play at the start of the season, as he is still recovering from off-season surgery. Stroshein is on loan to the Portland Pirates in the American Hockey League. His exact return date is unknown. League rules allow for 20 active players on the roster, with one extra spot designated for Injured Reserve.
"It's a shame that I have to let these guys go," said Kelly. "We believe they can play at the pro level. Last season, all three of them probably would've made the roster, but we have a really strong group in here. I have confidence that they will find a place to play this season, and we're definitely keeping our eye on them for the future."
Opening Night for the Condors 5th Anniversary season is just 5 days away with Bakersfield hosting the reigning Taylor Cup Champion Fresno Falcons at Centennial Garden on Saturday, October 12th. Single game tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased through the Centennial Garden Box Office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through Ticketmaster at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets and group outings may be purchased by calling 324-PUCK (7825), or by visiting the Condors office at Centennial Garden.
Condor Droppings. . . Registration is now being accepted for both the Junior Condors Hockey League and the Condors Adult League. The JCHL is an educational league for kids 5-13, and includes professional instruction for members of the Condors. The Adult League will play 13 games during weeknights at Centennial Garden, running throughout the season. Call 324-PUCK (7825) for more information or to sign up... The Bakersfield Condors and Carl's Jr. team up for the Carl's Jr. Care-A-Van. For the next five weeks the Condors staff and players will be traveling to select Carl's Jr. locations. Next Thursday, the Care-A-Van will be visiting the Carl's Jr. at 815 Real Rd., near the intersection with California Ave. from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. By making a donation to Goodwill Industries, fans will receive a free terrace level ticket for a select Condors game this season.
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