ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Rookie Forward Alex Hudson Loaned to Manchester

Published on February 3, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


CONDORSTOWN, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors announced that rookie F Alex Hudson has been loaned to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Monarchs are the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. Hudson becomes the third Condor this season to reach the AHL after G Matt Keetley (Syracuse) and C Robby Dee (Abbotsford) each were sent up in January.

"We're excited and pleased that 'Huddy' gets this opportunity," said

Condors Head Coach Matt O'Dette . "He's worked hard since coming here and we wish him all the best."

Hudson, 24, signed with the Condors on Jan. 6 after playing in four

seasons with the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks. In 11 games with Bakersfield, the 6'1", 212 lbs. rookie recorded one goal and three assists for four points. He scored his first professional goal on Jan. 27 at Rabobank Arena against the Ontario Reign.

The Corona, Calif. native scored 37 times and added 45 assists for 82 points in 130 collegiate games.

In Case You Missed It

The Condors received national headlines earlier this week as a result of a line brawl and goalie fight with the Ontario Reign. The video has been viewed over 200,000 times on Youtube and has received coverage from ESPN 2, ESPN.com, ESPNNews, Yahoo!, and a host of other national publications and websites. To watch the video, click here.

Valentines & Space Jerseys This Weekend

Friday Colorado comes to town for a two-game weekend series, and the first 2,000 kids 12 and under will get a set of Condors Valentines, sponsored by My 45, KERI 1410AM and Farmers Insurance. The Valentines feature Condors players and hockey-related sayings like "PUCK-er up" or "Don't leave me shorthanded"!

Saturday the team will wear space jerseys for a Jersey Off Our Backs Night, sponsored by Bright House Networks, La Campesina 92.5, and Bud Light. Five of the jerseys will be given away for free and the rest will be auctioned off to benefit the Asthma and COPD Education Center.

Get Tickets

Pick-4 Plans are on sale now, featuring the most sought-after games for the second half of the season, starting at just $32. For more information or to reserve your tickets call 324-PUCK (7825) today.

Individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena box office by calling 1-800-745-3000. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on gamedays. For more information on ticket packages, exciting promotions, and to sign up for the Kids Club for just $10, log on to www.bakersfieldcondors.com.

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