Falcons Add Two More Rookies

August 23, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release


Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons announced today that the team has agreed to terms with rookie forwards Kenny Bernard and Brett McConnachie for the 2007-08 season.

Bernard enters his first pro campaign after playing four years of college hockey at Ohio State University. In 132 career games with the Buckeyes, Bernard tallied 15 goals and added 28 assists for 43 points. He was named the team's Most Improved Player in the 2005-06 season, and was honored as an Ohio State Scholar Athlete in 2003-04.

McConnachie comes to Fresno after a successful four-year run at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. He appeared in 132 career games, notching 37 goals and 40 assists for 77 points. As a senior, he helped lead the Chargers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, where the 16th seeded squad took top-seeded Notre Dame to double-overtime before falling 3-2.

"These two players both play right wing, which will add depth to our front line," Falcons Head Coach and General Manager Matt Thomas said. "Both were big-time scorers in juniors, and had solid college careers."

The Falcons open the 2007-08 season on Friday, October 19, hosting the Las Vegas Wranglers at 7:30 p.m. for an Opening Night Extravaganza, presented by Eye Q Vision Care. The first 1,000 kids 12 and under receive a replica Falcons' jersey.

Season tickets for the 2007-08 season of Falcons' hockey are now available. Guarantee yourself the best seat in the house for all 36 action packed games. For more information, call the Falcons at (559) 485-7825.

Kenny Bernard Career Statistics

Kenny Bernard Right Wing

Born Mar 18 1985 Sarnia, ONT

Height 5.11 Weight 195 Shoots Right

Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM

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2003-04 Ohio State University NCAA 32 1 2 3 26

2004-05 Ohio State University NCAA 25 1 6 7 14

2005-06 Ohio State University NCAA 38 6 8 14 45

2006-07 Ohio State University NCAA 37 7 12 19 30

COLLEGE TOTALS 132 15 28 43 115

Brett McConnachie Career Statistics

Brett McConnachie Right Wing

Born Mar 1 1985 Ajax, ONT

Height 5.11 Weight 200 Shoots Right

Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM

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2001-02 Ajax Axemen OPJHL 49 12 13 25 18

2002-03 Wexford Raiders OPJHL 49 24 34 58 42

2003-04 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 31 7 9 16 38

2004-05 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 32 8 5 13 42

2005-06 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 34 10 10 20 65

2006-07 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 35 12 16 28 40

COLLEGE TOTALS 132 37 40 77 185



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