AHL Bakersfield Condors

Matthew Ford Named Condors 2015-16 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year

March 31, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors are proud to announce that RW Matthew Ford has been named the Condors' winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Condorstown community during the 2015-16 season.

FORD - a leader in the community

One of the leaders of the "Condors Comrades" program which pairs Condors players with athletes from the Special Olympics of Kern County through various events including a pizza party, bowling, and jersey fundraiser throughout the year

Organized regular visits to the pediatric wing of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for himself and teammates to spend time with children in need

Ford and teammates play games with the kids, colors, and spends time learning about their lives all while putting a smile on their faces

Driving force behind "Cookin' with the Condors," a cookbook now on sale at home games featuring team recipes with proceeds benefiting the Condors Community Foundation and Condors Comrades partnership with the Special Olympics of Kern County

Assisted the Salvation Army's bell-ringing efforts during the Christmas season, helping raise money for the less fortunate

One of the top "tip getters" as a waiter during the team's annual Tip-A-Condor which benefited the Kern County Shrine Club for children

Second "Man of the Year" honor for Ford, who was named the Oklahoma City Barons' Man of the Year in 2014-15

Ford is now one of 30 finalists for the AHL's 2015-16 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia. The winner of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award will be announced by the American Hockey League at a later date.

Team Cards and Bobbleheads and Alumni Tournament - THIS WEEKEND!

The Condors return home this weekend for two big promotions. Friday, Apr. 1 against San Jose is Team Card Set Giveaway, sponsored by My 45 KiX 92.1 and Rabobank. The first 2,000 fans 5 and older get a set of cards from the team's inaugural AHL campaign.

Saturday, Apr. 2 the Condors host Ontario for Bobblehead Giveaway Night. The first 2,000 fans 5 and older get a bobblehead of All-Star goalie Laurent Brossoit, sponsored by Eyewitness News, 1560 AM & 97.7 FM KNZR and American Business Machines. Join us before the game for a Condors Alumni 3-on-3 tournament starting at 4:45. It's a part of the annual Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon. Contact the Condors for more information at 324-PUCK (7825).

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