Game Preview: Condors Vs. Ontario Today
Published on February 14, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
TEAM RECORDS:
Bakersfield (26-16-4-1, 57pts, 1st - Pacific Division)
Ontario (18-24-3-4, 43pts, 4th - Pacific Division)
Time: Doors open at 1 p.m., puck drops at 2 p.m.
Place: Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena
Radio: ESPN 1230 AM
TV: Bright House Networks, Ch. 21
Webcast:
B2 Networks and www.Bakersfieldcondors.com
Marty Raymond pregame interview on Condors.TV
ROSTER UPDATE:
RW Jason Dale was activated from 3-IR today... G Tyler Sims was claimed off waivers on Friday... D Chris Brooks was placed on 7-IR on Friday... F Matt Pope was reassigned by Vancouver from Manitoba (AHL) and RW Jason Dale placed on 3-IR Feb. 11... G Josh Johnson and LW Ryan Donally were transferred to 21-IR on Feb. 10... D Chris Allen was acquired from the Utah Grizzlies in exchange for future considerations on Feb. 1... LW Shawn Weller and D Mark Mitera were reassigned by Anaheim to Abbotsford (AHL) on Jan. 31.
THE MATCHUP:
The Condors and Reign are meeting for the tenth time this season,
with Bakersfield boasting a 6-3-0-0 record thus far, including three victories in a row. Three of the Condors wins in the series have come via the shootout. After the first four meetings of the season series were decided by a combined 19 goals, each of the last five head-to-head matchups have been one-goal decisions.
CONDORS NOTES:
RW Erick Lizon racked up a season-high 24 penalty minutes in Saturday night's game, by means of two fighting majors, two minor penalties and a game misconduct, which counts as 10 minutes on the score sheet. He ranks 7th in the ECHL with 143 PIM on the season... The Condors killed off all six Vegas power plays last night, the first time in seven games they did not allow a power play tally... Bakersfield has allowed the first goal in ten consecutive games and 13 of the last 14... F Stephane Goulet leads the active Condors with seven assists and eight points against Ontario this season.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The Condors will wear special Valentine's Day jerseys for a raffle and auction to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House, sponsored by Bright House Networks, 96.5 Max FM and McDonald's. Five of the game jerseys will be raffled off for free during and after the game.
TICKETS:
The Rabobank Arena Box Office 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 1-800-745-3000, online at www.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 February 14, 2010
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- Cyclones Crush Johnstown, 5-1 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Condors Steamroll Ontario 7-0 - Bakersfield Condors
- Bachman Called Up, Neal Returned To Idaho - Idaho Steelheads
- Nailers Blast 39 Shots But Fall 5-3 At Reading - Wheeling Nailers
- K-Wings Blank Toledo - Kalamazoo Wings
- Salmon Kings Down Aces In Finale - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Gladiators Out Skate Everblades in 6-3 Win - Florida Everblades
- Jackals Unbeaten Streak Snapped In 7-5 Loss - Elmira Jackals
- Gladiators Power Past Everblades 6-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Victoria Claims Series Finale, 5-1 - Alaska Aces
- Game Preview: Condors Vs. Ontario Today - Bakersfield Condors
- Yannick Riendeau Assigned To Reading - Reading Royals
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- Thunder sweep Ontario in two-game series, close gap to four points of first place - Stockton Thunder
- Devils Lose Rollercoaster in Reading, 6-5 - Trenton Devils
- Jackals Special Teams Prevail In 5-3 Win At Wheeling - Elmira Jackals
- Royals Win Wild One Over Trenton, 6-5 - Reading Royals
- Grizzlies Go 2-1-0-3 Through Best In West; Finish Trip With Shootout Loss - Utah Grizzlies
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