ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Defenseman Garret Stroshein Joins AHL's Portland Pirates

Published on October 2, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors of the West Coast Hockey League have announced defenseman Garret Stroshein has been loaned to the Portland (ME) Pirates of the American Hockey League.

Condors Head Coach Paul Kelly, worked out the arrangement with Pirates GM Shawn Simpson and Assistant Coach Mark Kumpel. He will likely play this weekend with the Pirates, who are currently in the middle of their preseason schedule. His stay with the Pirates is not expected to be permanent, although no date has been set for his return to the Condors.

"He's going to see what it's like to play at that level," said Kelly. "He's a big, tough kid who can play a physical role and we wish him the best of luck. It's a great opportunity for him."

Defensemen Guy Dupuis and Jonathan Sorg were the last arrivals to training camp and are now skating with the team. The training camp roster now stands at 29 players.

The Condors training camp continues this week, with practice each day, leading up to the preseason game against Fresno at Centennial Garden on Saturday, October 5th at 7:00pm. Tickets are available 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.

"THE CONDORS COACH'S SHOW" MAKES ITS 2002-03 DEBUT

The Condors broadcast season officially opens this Thursday, with the seasonal debut of "The Condors Coach's Show" on KGEO AM 1230. The hour-long talk show is hosted by Condors play-by-play voice, Kevin Bartl, and features Head Coach Paul Kelly. The show broadcasts live from inside the Holiday Inn Select from 6:00-7:00pm. The special Condors guests for the season premiere will be Jason Ralph and Shawn Byram.

"The Condors Coach's Show" airs live each week during the season from the Q Street Bistro, except while the team is on the road, where it will air "on location." The show features live interviews with Condors players, and personnel from around the league, highlighting weekly news on the team and the WCHL, and welcomes call-ins from listeners. Fans calling in or attending have the opportunity to win Condors prizes. In addition, the Holiday Inn Select features a Happy Hour buffet for those attending live.

The 2002-03 season opener is 11 days away with the Condors hosting the reigning Taylor Cup Champion Fresno Falcons at Centennial Garden on Saturday, October 12th. Season tickets and mini-plans are now available, with packages starting as low as $42. For more information, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825), or visit the Condors office at Centennial Garden.

Condor Droppings. . . Registrations are currently being accepted for the Junior Condors Hockey League. The JCHL is for kids aged 5-13, and features professional hockey instruction from Condors players and coaches. Contact Deric Voelker with the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information... Signups have also begun for the Condors Adult Hockey League. Featuring 13 games during the course of the season, the Adult League plays its games at Centennial Garden. Contact Kevin Bartl or Greg May at 324-PUCK (7825) to register.

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