ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Kronschnabel Recalled to Iowa, Bonk Activated

December 26, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, announced today six roster changes, starting with the recall of C Charlie Kronschnabel by the Iowa Chops (AHL). Additionally, the Condors have activated C Dave Bonk from the 30-IR, signed F Eric Ehn and made three other Injured Reserve changes, as announced by Head Coach Marty Raymond.

Kronschnabel, 25, has skated in all 27 Condors games this season, tallying eight points (2g-6a) and 21 penalty minutes. The Mendota Heights, Minnesota, native was reassigned to Bakersfield from Iowa during training camp, and now becomes the fifth Condor to be recalled to the American Hockey League, joining F Matt Caruana, G Dave McKee and D Andrew Thomas on the Chops, and LW Mark Derlago, who is currently skating with the Manitoba Moose.

Ehn, 24, made his professional debut with the Condors on Nov. 29 against Idaho before returning to Vandenberg AFB on the California Central Coast. He played four seasons with the Air Force Academy Falcons, leading the team in scoring as a sophomore and junior. His 64 points during his junior season (2006-07) ranked second in the nation, and earned him First Team All-Conference and the Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Year honors. C Dave Bonk (30-IR) and C Brett Pilkington (7-IR) were both activated from the IR today. Bonk returns to the lineup tonight against Stockton for the first time since Nov. 21. Despite missing 12 games, he remains fourth on the club with 16 points (6g-10a) in 15 games and is the team's leading scorer against the Thunder this season with 6 points (2g-4a) in three games.

RW Liam Huculak was transferred to the 7-IR today, although is eligible to be activated. RW Jason Bailey was placed on the 3-IR today and will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 29, while LW Bobby Bolt remains on the 30-IR and will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 30. Notes from the Nest: Tonight, the Condors take on Stockton and welcome the LA Laker Girls, presented by ABC 23, ESPN Radio 1230 and Rio Bravo Country Club, who will be performing at the game and will be available to sign autographs and take pictures at the Condors Photo Booth. All fans in attendance will also receive a Condors Player Progression poster, featuring Condors who have moved up to the AHL or NHL levels. Additionally, help celebrate Canadian Boxing Day - box up your items and bring them to the game to donate to Goodwill Industries. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

The game originally scheduled for this Saturday against Fresno has been moved to this Sunday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m., when the Condors will host Ontario. All tickets for the game originally scheduled for Saturday ARE GOOD for Sunday's game. For more info on the scheduling change, click here.

Sunday's game will feature the Yutaka Fukufuji Backpack Giveaway, sponsored by KBAK-29 Eyewitness News, HOT 94.1 and Diamond Technologies. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under, receive a Fukufuji Jersey Backpack, just in time to show off at school after the winter break! All Season Ticket Holders are also invited to take the ice for a free skate with the team immediately following Sunday's game. Limited skate rentals will be available for $5. Doors open at 5 p.m., puck drops at 6 p.m.

Sunday's game will be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21 and will be available On Demand on Ch. 300 starting Monday.

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