ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Condorstown native David Carr to speak at Feb. 21 game

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


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have announced that Bakersfield native, Stockdale High grad and New York Giants quarterback David Carr will serve as a motivational speaker at the Condors annual Church Day on Saturday, Feb. 21. Game time is noon against the Victoria Salmon Kings.

Carr, 29, was the first overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft by the Houston Texans after completing a record-breaking career at Fresno State University. Widely known and respected for his religious faith and dedication, Carr will drop the ceremonial first puck prior to the game and give a motivational speech/Q&A session after the contest next door at the Convention Center for fans who would like to stay. Additionally, Carr is donating his appearance fee to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

He has started 79 of his 82 career games played, split between Houston, the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants. As a senior at Fresno State, Carr led the nation in passing yards and touchdowns and finished fifth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. At Stockdale High, he earned all-league honors as both a junior and senior while rewriting the school's record book.

"We're very excited to have David coming out to the game," said Condors President Matthew Riley. "Being a Bakersfield guy and having achieved as much as he has is special in itself, but to have a role model like him come and speak to our fans is a great opportunity."

His appearance, along with Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber from The Veggie Tales, makes this game perfect for a church or youth sports team group outing. Enjoy group seating, discounts on your tickets and have your group's name announced over the P.A.; contact a Condors ticket representative at 324-PUCK (7825) to reserve your seat today.

Notes from the Nest:

On Friday, 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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