Derlago named CCM ECHL Player of the Month for February
Published on March 5, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The ECHL announced today that Condors LW Mark Derlago was named the CCM ECHL Player of the Month for February. His anointment follows three consecutive Player of the Week honors from the league for Derlago's teammates, RW Mike Wirll (twice) and RW Chad Painchaud.
Derlago, 23, led the league in scoring during February, racking up 26 points in 14 games. He was second in the league with 16 assists during that stretch and has climbed into the top 10 in scoring overall. His 58 points is tied for 10th in the ECHL, despite only appearing in 37 games. His month included seven multiple point games, with two five-point games. He had a hat trick on Feb. 22 against Victoria for his second of the season and fifth of his professional career. Derlago collected his 100th career point as a Condor, in his 100th career Condors game, on Feb. 21.
The league honor caps off a stretch for the Condors that has seen them climb back into the playoff race in the National Conference, racking up a league-best 11-2-1 record in their last 14 games. Derlago's hot hand has extended into early March as well, with five points (3g-2a) in the first two games this month, and he has six multiple point games in his last seven contests.
The Brandon, Manitoba, native is in his second professional season, and is under contract to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. He ranks fourth on the club in points and second in goals, with 25. Last season, Derlago led all first year players in the ECHL in goals and established new Condors rookie records for goals and points, although his record point total has been surpassed this season by F Matt Pope. He appeared in 21 games with the Moose this season, recording nine points (4g-5a).
Fukufuji named runner-up for Saver of the Month: Condors G Yutaka Fukufuji has also been named runner-up for the RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month, after posting a 7-3-0 record with a 3.58 goals against average and a .900 save percentage. Fukufuji is currently riding a six-game winning streak, one shy of tying his personal mark, set during the 2004-05 season. He was named runner-up for the ECHL Goaltender of the Week award last week as well. Notes from the Nest: The Condors head out on the road for a two-game trip on Friday in Stockton (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday in Ontario (7 p.m.). Saturday's game is the Condors Season Ticket Holder complimentary game in Ontario, simply cash in the voucher found in your season ticket book at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office. Please note that Saturday's game in Ontario is rapidly approaching capacity, and the voucher redemption is based on availability. The box office opens at 10 a.m.
After the trip, the Condors return to the Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena for a pair of games against the Utah Grizzlies on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. On Friday the 13th is the #10 Matt Pope Youth Jersey Giveaway, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, La Preciosa 105.3 and McDonald's. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under, will receive a replica youth jersey of the Condors rookie sniper!
Then on Saturday the 14th, the Condors and Grizzlies face off again for the 'What Could Have Been' Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle and Auction, sponsored by KUZZ 107.9 and Bud Light. Come take a look at what could have been, as the Condors will sport Bakersfield Brontos Specialty Jerseys in honor of the team name that was a finalist 11 years ago! The game-worn sweaters will be auctioned off after the game, plus everyone in attendance has the chance to win one of five to be given away! All proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the Petroleum Shrine Club.
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).
ECHL Stories from March 5, 2009
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Derlago named CCM ECHL Player of the Month for February - Bakersfield Condors
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- Mississippi's Munce Named RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month - ECHL
- Wellar Sent Down to Rays; Campbell Called Up to Worcester Sharks - South Carolina Stingrays
- Bakersfield's Derlago Named CCM ECHL Player Of The Month - ECHL
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- Checkers Continue Community Outreach In March - Charlotte Checkers
- Flames Recall Goalie Matt Keetley - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Nailers Tell Of Weekend Extravaganza - Wheeling Nailers
- Bombers On WONE Tonight - Dayton Bombers
- Michel nets hat trick, Condors pound Utah, 8-4 - Bakersfield Condors
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