Game Preview: Condors Vs. Vegas Tonight
Published on February 13, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
TEAM RECORDS:
Bakersfield (26-15-4-1, 57pts, 1st - Pacific Division)
Las Vegas (20-23-3-2, 45pts, 3rd - Pacific Division)
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 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:
G Tyler Sims was claimed off waivers by Bakersfield on Friday. Released by Elmira on Thursday, the 24-year old netminder had a 2.47 GAA and.908 save percentage in six games with the Jackals. He is expected to be in the lineup on Sunday... 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 Bakersfield Condors and Las Vegas Wranglers face off for the second night in a row and seventh time this season. The Wranglers edged the Condors 6-5 in overtime on Friday night, in a game that saw the Condors erase three deficits, including Vegas leads of 2-0 and 4-2. However, Las Vegas dominated in the overtime period, recording all nine shots, including the game-winner by D John Schwarz. F Mathieu Aubin registered his second two-goal game of the season, while F Matt Pope also scored in his return to the Condors lineup, after spending the entire season with Manitoba (AHL). C Adam Naglich and D Eric Regan also tallied for the Condors, who are winless in six (0-4-2) games. The Condors are 21-30-6 in 57 all-time games against Las Vegas.
CONDORS NOTES:
F Matt Pope last played for Bakersfield on Mar. 7, 2009 at Ontario. He finished the season with Binghamton and Manitoba in the AHL. He established new Condors rookie records in assists (33) and points (63) in 2008-09... F Mathieu Aubin's two-goal effort on Friday was his first since Nov. 21 vs. Alaska... Four players (Aubin, F Gino Guyer, C Maxime Macenauer and F Stephane Goulet) recorded two-point games in Friday's overtime loss to Las Vegas... F Andrew Ianiero and C Maxime Macenauer are both riding three-game point streaks. Ianiero has a goal and two assists during the streak, while Macenauer has recorded a goal and three assists... The Condors special teams have struggled of late. Bakersfield is just 4 for 42 (9.5%) on the power play over the past 10 games, and have surrendered 15 power play goals in the last six games, killing off 21 of 36 (58.3%) opportunities.
PROMOTIONAL NOTES:
The first 2,000 kids 12 and under will get a free Timo Pielmeier replica youth jersey, sponsored by KGET-TV 17, La Preciosa 105.3 and McDonald's. Youth jersey night is one of the most popular giveaways every season, so make sure you get your tickets early and don't miss out! On Sunday, 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).
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