ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Fourth Largest Crowd in Condors History for Teddy Bear Toss

Published on November 27, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - 8,743 fans packed The Nest on Saturday for the 8th Annual Teddy Bear Toss and the Condors gave them plenty to cheer about as they pounded Alaska, 6-3. It was the 4th largest crowd in franchise history, and the Bakersfield faithful didn't have to wait long to send the fur flying as Sean Venedam opened the scoring early in the first period to start the rout. Over 5,700 stuffed animals were tossed on the ice and collected for donation.

The Condors have three games this week, beginning with a trip to Fresno Tuesday for a 7:00 p.m. game against the Falcons, the first meeting between the rivals this season. Then it's back to The Nest for two more games this weekend, including a rematch with the Falcons and another clash with Long Beach. Friday is Toilet Paper Roll Giveaway and Saturday is Nintendo Wii Giveaway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., puck drops at 7:00 p.m.

Overall Record: 8-6-1 (17 pts)
Last Week: 1-2-0

THIS WEEK (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Fresno (7:00 p.m.)
Friday, Dec 1 vs Fresno (7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 2 vs Long Beach (7:00 p.m.)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Tuesday, Nov. 21:
CONDORS 1 vs Alaska 6 (Attendance: 4,515)
The Aces broke open a tight game with five goals in the third and went on to the 6-1 victory. Rane Carnegie had the lone goal for Bakersfield, a power-play goal that put the team ahead a 19:34 of the first. Todd Griffith had an assist to extend his point-scoring streak to five games.

Saturday, Nov. 25:
CONDORS 6 vs Alaska 3 (Attendance: 8,743)
The Condors gained a measure of revenge by thumping the Aces, 6-3, on Teddy Bear Toss Night. Six different Condors scored a goal, and Steve Rodberg came off the injured list and had two assists in his season debut. Jamie Hodson won his 6th game of the season in goal.

Sunday, Nov. 26:
CONDORS 4 at Las Vegas 6 (Attendance: 4,498)
A Bakersfield rally in the third period fell short as the team suffered its first road loss in regulation this season. With the Wranglers leading 5-2 entering the final stanza, power-play goals by Kevin St. Jacques and Brett Lutes pulled the team to within one, but a late goal by Las Vegas sealed it. Lutes finished with two goals and an assist, St. Jacques had a goal and two assists, and Rodberg scored his first of the year.

PLAYER NOTES:

Lutes has five points (3g, 2a) and is +4 in his last two games
St. Jacques has ten points (2g, 8a) in his last six games
Griffith has ten points (6g, 4a) in his first six games since being activated
Rodberg has four points (1g, 3a) in his first two games since coming off the injured list
Alexandre Bolduc has been assigned to the team from Manitoba
Tyler Scott was activated from the 3-day IR on Monday, Nov. 27
Venedam was placed on the 3-day IR on Monday, Nov. 27
David Kudelka was placed on the 30-day IR on Sunday, Nov. 26
Scott Borders remains on the 30-day IR
Alex Rogosheske remains on the 7-day IR
TEAM NOTES:

The Condors have climbed to .500 in The Nest at 5-5-0.
The Condors have scored eight power-play goals in their last seven games.
The Condors have allowed just 15 power-play goals in 131 short-handed chances and lead the league in penalty-killing at a rate of 88.5%
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

The Condors play a pair of home games this weekend. On Friday, Dec. 1st, against the Fresno Falcons, it's Toilet Paper Roll Giveaway, presented by 106.1 KRAB Radio. The first 2,000 adults, 18-and- over, will receive a roll of Fresno Toilet Paper as the Condors wipe out the Falcons.

On Saturday, Dec. 2nd, against the Long Beach Ice Dogs, it's Nintendo Wii Giveaway, presented by KUZZ 107.9. All fans are eligible and 20 lucky ones will win a Nintendo Wii, the revolutionary new gaming system.

BROADCAST INFO:
You can catch all Condors games live on KGEO Hot Talk AM1230 with Jake Stevens calling all the action. Most games are also available to view courtesy of B2 Networks. Just click the "Watch the Game Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available via their web site, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information or to reserve ticket packages, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825).

LEAGUE LEADERS:
Bakersfield - 61,367 Total Attendance (1st)
Bakersfield - 6,137 Average Attendance (3rd)
Bakersfield - Overall Penalty Killing 88.5% (1st)
Bakersfield - Home Penalty Killing 90.8% (1st)
Bakersfield - Road Penalty Killing 84.1% (T-11th)
Alexandre Bolduc/Carnegie/Nicklas Lindberg/Tyler Scott - 1 Short- handed goal (T-14th)
Griffith/Josh Liebenow - 2 Game- winning goals (T-4th)
St. Jacques - 2 Shootout goals (T-1st)
St. Jacques - Shootouts 100% (T-1st)

Buy Tickets

Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling at 324-PUCK (7825).

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