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February 26, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


STH Group Night and Time Change Reminder this Sunday

Season Ticket Holders, don't forget that this Sunday's game against Las Vegas is the final STH Groups Really Cheap Night of the season, during which Season Ticket Holders are eligible for 50% off discounts for group outings of at least 20 people! To take advantage of this great deal and organize a group outing to this Sunday's game, call your Condors Account Representative at (661) 324-PUCK (7825) right away!

Also, be sure to note that even though your tickets in your STH Ticket Book for this Sunday's game say 2 p.m., the game will start at 5 p.m. due to a scheduling change. Despite the different time, the tickets in your STH Ticket Book are still good for this Sunday's game. Doors will open at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, click here or call the Front Office at (661) 324-PUCK (7825). More than 2,000 pounds of canned food items collected on Tuesday!

The Condors Fat Tuesday Canned Food Collection, sponsored by My 45, 106.1 KRAB Radio and Orion Payment Systems, at last Tuesday's game resulted in the donation of 2,020 pounds of nonperishable food items, making it the second largest canned food collection in Condors history! The Condors all-time total for pounds of canned food collected now exceeds the seven-ton mark!

The Boy Scouts of America assisted the Condors in collecting the food, which was then distributed to the Kern County Food Bank and Golden Empire Gleaners. "The food bank was somewhat depleted," said Linda Alvarez, Kern County Food Bank Warehouse supervisor. "Your donation of food items will really help the people of Kern County - thank you to everyone involved!"

Condorstown comes together for Hockey-Thon

The 5th annual Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon went off with a bang last weekend! While the total amount raised is still being tallied, what is known for sure is that all involved had a great time and raised considerable funds for Links for Life, to assist in the battle against breast cancer.

The Hockey-Thon boasted over 100 participants, ranging from age six to 60, playing throughout two nights. The 41-hour hockey marathon was highlighted by two afternoon Condors games, as well as a first-ever Condors Alumni vs. West Coast All-Stars Alumni game to help conclude the weekend's festivities on Sunday.

Each participant received pledges and raised a minimum of $250 to play in the Hockey-Thon. During Sunday's Condors game, live and silent auctions also took place, giving fans the opportunity to bid on game-worn Condors Alumni jerseys, great sports memorabilia and other non-sports items, all to help raise funds for Links for Life.

Keep an eye out for a complete recap of last weekend's event on Bakersfieldcondors.com. Tip-A-Condor is right around the corner!

Do you remember when Yutaka Fukufuji tried to sing Honky Tonk Badonkadonk? How about when Scott Balan sang Man I Feel Like a Woman? Or when Andrew Ianiero brought you your drinks, salad and dinner? No? That's because you missed the last Tip-A-Condor. But don't fret, the 9th annual Tip-A-Condor is coming up quick on Tuesday, March 10 at Buck Owens Crystal Palace!

Click here to check out Condors Alternate Captains, and Tip-A-Condor veterans, Andrew Ianiero and Scott Balan discuss their favorite memories from the past, as well as what they're most looking forward to this year!

Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served around 6:30 p.m., and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children (12-and-under), and be sure to look for members of the Kern County Shrine Club selling tickets on the concourse at every home game. Tickets will also be on sale at the Condors Front Office and the Crystal Palace Box Office.

For more info on Tip-A-Condor, click here or call the Front Office at (661) 324-PUCK (7825). Dora the Explorer, Matt Pope Youth Jerseys and Brontos Specialty Jerseys coming up at The Nest!

As the Condors continue their push for the playoffs, so continue the great promotions throughout the month of March at The Nest!

The Condors start the month by hosting not only the Las Vegas Wranglers, but also Dora the Explorer this Sunday, March 1. Dora, presented by Bright House Networks and La Preciosa 105.3, will be at the game to meet and take pictures with fans in the Condors Photo Booth, located on the concourse behind section 111. Doors open at 4 p.m., the puck drops at 5 p.m.

Bakersfield is back on the Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Home Ice for a pair of big games against the Utah Grizzlies on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, both starting at 7 p.m. Friday's game features the #10 Matt Pope Youth Jersey Giveaway, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, La Preciosa 105.3 and McDonald's. The first 2,000 children, 12-and-under, will receive a youth jersey of the Condors rookie sniper!

Then on Saturday, 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 finished runner-up to the Condors 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.

Don't miss out on these great opportunities to organize a group of at least 20 people and take advantage of the great perks and reduced ticket prices that come with Condors Group Outings - whether it's your co-workers, civic organization, church group or just a bunch of family and friends, group outings are the way to go! For more information, or to organize a group, click here or contact the Condors Front Office at (661) 324-PUCK (7825)!

Only 4 Suite Nights Left this Season - Book One Now!

There are only four dates left on the remaining schedule available for booking either the Condors Budweiser 5-Hole Suite or the Condors VIP Suite!

The 5-Hole Suite, an on-ice suite located behind the south goal, is only available for the games on Wednesday, March 4 against the Utah Grizzlies and Friday, April 3 against the Ontario Reign, both starting at 7 p.m. Both games are sure to have huge implications for the Condors pursuit of the playoffs, and there is no closer, or more comfortable, way to catch all the hard-hitting action of Condors hockey than in the 5-Hole Suite!

If you're looking for a higher point of view, then the Condors VIP Suite is right up your alley, and only available for the games on Wednesday, March 18 against Utah and Wednesday, March 25 against the Victoria Salmon Kings, also both starting at 7 p.m. Each of the suites include a whole slew of options for food, beverage and ticket accomodations. Contact the Condors office at (661) 324-PUCK (7825) for pricing and availability, or click here to view the bevy of benefits included with Condors suites.

Get your 2nd Edition Condors Program today!

The Condors 2nd Edition Souvenir Programs are on sale now and available exclusively at Condors home games. The 2nd Edition Program offers fans a midseason publication with updated player bios, so you can learn everything there is to know about all your favorite Condors, even if they weren't in Condorstown at the beginning of the season. Also, check out the new covers, featuring Condors All-Star Matt Pope, who recently broke Mark Derlago's rookie record for points in a season, and ECHL Player of the Week Chad Painchaud, who just earned his first AHL reassignment of the year!

Purchase your 2nd Edition Condors Souvenir Program at the Merchandise Stands on the Rabobank Arena concourse for only $3! For more info, call the Condors at (661) 324-PUCK (7825). Thank you Ladies!

The Bakersfield Condors would like to thank all the lovely ladies of Condorstown that came out on Monday night and made this year's Ladies Night such a huge success for the second year in a row! Click here for reactions from some of the participating ladies! Get the entertaining inside scoop with Condors Nightly Notes - available online too! Whether it's exclusive one-on-ones with Condors players, the random feature stories that usually at least partially pertain to the night's promotion, team and league stats and standings or info on all the exciting upcoming games and promos, Condors Nightly Notes are your way to stay informed and entertained at the same time!

A game-night publication, Nightly Notes are available to purchase on the concourse at every Condors home game for just $1! As an added bonus, the player featured on the Nightly Notes cover is always available for autographs after the game in the Condors Autograph Booth, so you can get your Nightly Notes signed and collect them all!

Just in case you miss a game or Nightly Notes edition, all Condors Nightly Notes are posted in their entirety as PDF files on the Condors official website, Bakersfieldcondors.com. Click here to view the Nightly Notes page and enjoy some light reading on your favorite team! Sponsor Spotlight - R&D Leather Furniture

R&D Leather Furniture and the Condors have been long-time partners, and provide fans with two great promotions at The Nest! R&D Leather Furniture sponsors the Condors Toy Drive, which takes place each year just before Christmas. The toys are then donated to less-fortunate children in Kern County for the holiday season. R&D is also the proud sponsor of the Best Seat in the House, a plush leather sofa atop section 101, offering lucky fans a great view and premium comfort!

R&D Leather Furniture is proud to announce its "NOT Going Out of Business" sale. R&D believes that as long as it conducts business with integrity and in an honorable manner, while providing quality furniture at a good price, then the current economy will have little effect on them, as they look to make 2009 the best year yet.

"The main reason we have partnered up with the Condors is because they are always out in the community and willing to do anything that will help the community," said R&D Leather Furniture Owner Ramona Freeze. "We also love how the Condors help us reach another generation, which is something we are always trying to do."

Remember, nothing beats the feel of real leather and nobody beats R&D's prices! Stop by to check out their selection at 2180 Wible Rd., or visit them on the web at randdleatherfurniture.com. Condors Trading Cards Coming Soon!

The 2008-09 Condors Trading Card Sets are set to go on sale on Friday, March 13! The Card Sets will be available for purchase both at the Condors Team Store, located on Truxtun Ave. across the street from Rabobank Arena, and on the concourse at Condors home games. Keep an eye out for more info and be sure to get your hands on the 2008-09 Condors Card Sets, coming to Condorstown soon! This Date in Condors History

February 24, 2008: Condors welcome the 2 millionth fan in team history (Sawyer Robinson); Michel Robinson records Condors record 22 PIM for a goaltender in 6-1 loss vs. FRE, Marty Raymond earns one-game suspension for stick-throwing, cooler-kicking tirade February 26, 2002: Condors awarded Quality of Life Award from the United Way of Kern County February 26, 2004: Marty Raymond named head coach of the Condors March 1, 2000: Jamie Cooke becomes first Condor to be named WCHL Player of the Month March 4, 2003: Paul Willett (right) records 1,000th career point March 8, 2005: Mathieu Brunelle named ECHL Player of the Week March 9, 2007: Condors set franchise record with sixth consecutive game decided in overtime/shootout March 10, 2001: Condors blank San Diego 4-0 on "Guaranteed Win Night"

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