Game Preview: Condors Vs. Ontario Tonight
March 17, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Bakersfield (32-25-4-1, 69pts, 1st - Pacific Division)
Ontario (27-26-3-6, 63pts, 4th - Pacific Division)
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m., puck drops at 6 p.m.
Place: Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena
Radio: ESPN 1230 AM
TV: None
Webcast:
B2 Networks and www.Bakersfieldcondors.com
Marty Raymond pregame interview on Condors.TV
ROSTER UPDATE:
D Mark Mitera (Abbotsford) and D Sasha Pokulok (San Antonio) were both reassigned from the American Hockey League on Tuesday... D Erik Burgdoerfer and F Dan Kissel were both released on Tuesday... RW Jason Dale was placed on 21-IR on Mar. 12... Burgdoerfer and Kissel were both signed on Mar. 12... F Mathieu
Aubin was traded to Cincinnati on Mar. 11 to complete the trade on Mar. 9 that brought F Mark Voakes and D Scott Marchesi to Bakersfield... D Chris Allen (3-IR) and D Chris Brooks (7-IR) both remain on injured reserve, though both are eligible to be activated.
THE MATCHUP:
The Condors and Reign meet for the final time this season to complete their 13-game season series. Bakersfield is 7-5-0 against the Reign, with three of their wins coming in the shootout. The Condors have gained 14 points in the series and Ontario, 13, meaning both clubs have a chance to claim the series with a victory tonight. The Reign stand one game over.500 this season, and although they are in 4th place in the Pacific Division, they are only two points behind Stockton for 3rd place, four points behind 2nd place Las Vegas, and only six behind the Condors in challenging for the Pacific Division title, which Ontario won last season.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
Tonight's game features a special 6 p.m. start, with the doors opening at 5 p.m. From 5-6 p.m. enjoy Happy Hour with half price beer in Condors cups, sponsored by ABC23, 98.5 The Fox and Bud Light. Hot dogs will cost just $1 all night long as well.
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).
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