Pope released by Binghamton, loaned to Manitoba
Published on March 17, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have announced today that F Matt Pope has been released from his Professional Try-Out Contract (PTO) by the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League. He also has subsequently been loaned to the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
Pope, 24, recorded a point in each of his first three career AHL games, after signing a PTO on March 8. In total, the Langley, British Columbia, native had 2g-1a and a plus-1 in four games with the B-Sens. He has signed a 25-game PTO with the Moose and is expected to play Wednesday night in Rochester.
The Bemidji State University grad currently ranks t-8th in the ECHL in points with 63 on the season. Pope still leads the Condors with 30 goals on the season, becoming the second Condors rookie in as many seasons to reach the mark. Pope's point total serves as a new Condors rookie record.
PLAYOFF OUTLOOK:
The Condors currently hold down the final spot in the National Conference playoff picture, with a .018 win percentage cushion over the Phoenix RoadRunners. Phoenix is in action tonight in Las Vegas.
Bakersfield trails the Stockton Thunder for the third place spot in the Pacific Division, just .023 in win percentage behind, with one head-to-head meeting left in the regular season, this Saturday at Stockton Arena.
NOTES FROM THE NEST:
The Condors battle Utah two more times this week to wrap up their four-game homestand. Wednesday is High School/College ID Night, giving students the chance to purchase lower level tickets for just $1 by presenting their student ID at the box office, sponsored by My 45 and 106.1 KRAB Radio. Wednesday's game is also the My First Library Book Collection. Any fan donating a new or gently used children's book can receive $1 admission, as part of the Bakersfield Californian's book drive that benefits less fortunate local school children.
On Friday the Condors battle the Grizzlies for the final time in the regular season, for Matt Caruana Bobblehead Giveaway, sponsored by ABC23 and U.S. Army. The first 2,000 kids, 12-and-under will get a bobblehead of the Anaheim Ducks prospect, who was leading the team in goals at the time of his recall to the American Hockey League earlier this season.
Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights.
On Saturday night the Condors travel to Stockton for their final road game of the season, and their final meeting with the Thunder, who are immediately above Bakersfield in the Pacific Division standings. Game time is 7:30 p.m. All Condors games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230, as well as online through B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com.
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which 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 322-2525, online at 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).
GET TICKETS
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which 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 322-2525, online at 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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