ECHL Bakersfield Condors

More than 800 Pairs of Shoes Collected; Kids Club Night on Friday

December 9, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Upcoming week of December 9th - December 15th:

· Wednesday, December 11th - Condors players Jamie Cooke and Christoffer Norgren will be at Henry Eissler Elementary School from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for a T.H.I.N.K. (Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge) program appearance. The Condors T.H.I.N.K. program is sponsored by 101.5 KGFM, Paramount Farms and ARRC Technology. Henry Eissler Elementary is located at 2901 Eissler Street.

· Wednesday, December 11th - The Condors will hold a media roundtable at John's Incredible Pizza from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Condors Head Coach Paul Kelly, Associate Coach Marty Raymond and Condors players will be in attendance. John's Incredible Pizza is located at 3709 Rosedale Highway. Any media wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to Kevin Bartl at 324-PUCK (7825).

· Thursday, December 12th - Join the "Voice of the Condors", Kevin Bartl as he hosts the Condors Coach's Show on KGEO AM 1230 AM live from the Holiday Inn Select's Q Street Bistro from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Head Coach Paul Kelly and Condors players will be the guests on the show. The Holiday Inn Select is located at 801 Truxtun, on the corner of Q Street and Truxtun.

· Friday, December 13th - The Condors host the Fresno Falcons at Centennial Garden, in the first televised game of the season. All Friday home games for the remainder of the season will be carried live on Time Warner Cable Ch. 21. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Condors Team Calendar, sponsored by KRAB Radio & CARQUEST. The night will also be the second Time Warner Cable, The Bakersfield Californian, & John's Incredible Pizza's Colonel Claw'd Kids Club night. All members of the Kids Club will receive free admission to the game. Single-game tickets are available through the Centennial Garden Box Office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Also, fans showing their Bakersfield Californian Press Pass at the ticket windows receive $2.00 off regular ticket prices for any game in December, limit two (2) tickets per Press Pass. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through Ticketmaster at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets and group outings may be purchased by calling 324-PUCK (7825), or by visiting the Condors office at Centennial Garden. The doors open at 6:00 pm, the puck drops at 7:00 pm.

· Saturday, December 14th - The Condors will take on the Anchorage Aces in KGET-TV 17, McDonald's, and Fillmore Realty & Financial Services Jersey Giveaway. The first 2,000 children, 12 and under, receive a special condors replica jersey. The night will also include the One for the Community Night. Students from local schools that sold tem or more books in the One for the Community program will be recognized for their outstanding efforts in raising money through the school fundraiser sponsored by KGET-TV 17 and the Condors. Fans showing their Bakersfield Californian Press Pass at the ticket windows receive $2.00 off regular ticket prices for any game in December, limit two (2) tickets per Press Pass.

Week in Review, December 2nd – December 8th:

· Tuesday, December 3rd – The Condors defeated the San Diego Gulls 2-1 as 1230 AM KGEO & Tel-Tec Security presented the Condors annual "Gotta Have Sole" Shoe Drive to benefit Bethany Services and Goodwill Industries. Increasing the number by 300 from last year, over 800 new or gently worn shoes were donated to Bethany Services and Goodwill Industries in exchange for free terrace level admission.

· Friday, December 6th- Cal, the baby Condor, and Condors Ticket Sales Manager Jose Rivera participated in the Delano Christmas Parade. The parade began at the Delano Ranch Market located at 8th and Main Street and traveled through downtown Delano.

Condors Droppings:

· This is your chance to be immortalized on your very own Condors Trading Card. The Condors Trading Card, featuring your mug, will be included in the standard card set to be given away at the home game on January 24th. Plus, you'll receive 4 tickets to that game and a team autographed set of trading cards. Log onto www.bakersfieldcondors.com to place your bid. Proceeds go to benefit the American Red Cross – Kern County Chapter.

· Don't forget to sign your children up for the 2002-2003 Colonel Claw'd's Kids Club, sponsored by Time Warner Cable, The Bakersfield Californian, and John's Incredible Pizza Company. Your membership includes admission to five weekend Condors Games, a Condors Light Switch Cover, limited edition cap, membership card, and exclusive parties with players and mascots, all for just $15.00. For more information call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825).

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