Mohawk Giveaway and Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon this Weekend
March 19, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors play two big games on Dignity Health Home Ice at Rabobank Arena this weekend. On Friday night, the team is set to give away 2,000 custom Condors mohawks, while on Sunday the goal is to raise money for breast cancer awareness with the 9th Annual Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon. Check out all the fun happening on the final full weekend of regular season action in Condorstown!
Are you bald? Maybe your hair is thinning a little bit? Don't spend money on needless hair replacement treatment, the Condors have you covered (literally!) on Friday with the first-ever Mohawk Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans, 17 and under, presented by My 45, KLLY 95.3 FM, & Cal Water. The mohawks will look perfect on the kids with no need to shave their heads. You can just slip on your Condors Mohawk and show your support for Condorstown!
On Sunday, the Condors host the 9th Annual Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon presented by 29 Eyewitness News & KUZZ 107.9 FM. The Condors game at 5 p.m. wraps up a 24-hour hockey marathon in Bakersfield featuring players of all ages and skill levels as Condorstown raises money for Links for Life, a local breast cancer resource center. There will be auctions and raffles during the game on some great items and memorabilia.
Prior to the current Condors taking the ice, some of Condorstown's greats and fan favorites over the past 15 years will compete at 3 p.m. in an Alumni Game and Shootout. Come see past players Kevin Barrett, Scott Borders, Jamie Cooke, Steve Dowhy, Scott Hay, Mike Hofstrand, Liam Huculak, Andrew Ianiero, Brian McCarthy, Glen Mears, Al Murphy, Jason Reesor, Paul Rosebush, Kevin Truelson, and Paul Willett relive the glory days and give it a go for charity (players subject to change).
After the Condors game, bring your skates and skate with the entire team. If you don't have skates, no problem. There is a limited skate rental available for $5 per pair.
It is a Wells Fargo Condors Kids Club night with members receiving lower level tickets for free.
Also the Dignity Health Mercy & Memorial Hospitals and Diamond Technologies Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge (T.H.I.N.K.) program allows students to earn terrace level admission to the game through exceptional performace.
Finally, donate blood to Houchin Blood Bank in the month of March and receive $1.00 terrace level admission to the game as it is a KUZZ 107.9 FM Blood Drive Night.
Fundraisers are a great way to earn money for your school, group, or organization by partnering up with the Condors. Northwest Baseball had a tremendous fundraiser with the Condors and will be coming out to the game on Friday night. To find out how you can partner with the Condors to raise money for your group, click here or contact the front office at 324-PUCK (7825).
After the game on Friday, head on up to the Bakersfield Marriott Autograph Booth, located on the north end of the concourse near the main doors to meet some of your favorite Condors players. C Jacob Lagace and D Chris Haltigin will be up there to sign for fans.
Friday's game starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. (5:45 p.m. for season ticket holders). On Sunday, doors will open at 2:45 p.m. for the alumni game and you must have a ticket to the Condors game at 5 p.m. to attend.
The Condors are on the road tonight for a pivotal game against the Las Vegas Wranglers at Orleans Arena. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. with Condors Countdown beginning at 6:50 p.m. Tune in via one of the many ways below.
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$1-A-Day Merchandise Credit when you Renew by March 31
Renew your season tickets by March 31st and take advantage of the great benefits, such as the dollar-a-day merchandise credit and the exclusive season ticket holder gifts! Call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) to speak with your representative or visit the season ticket holder renewal page.
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