ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Teddy Bear Toss Tonight

Published on November 28, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


TEAM RECORDS:

Bakersfield (13-6-0-0, 26pts, 1st - Pacific Division)

Las Vegas (6-11-1-0, 13pts, t-3rd - Pacific Division)

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

Place: Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena

Radio: ESPN 1230 AM

TV: Bright House Networks, Ch. 21

Webcast: B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com

ROSTER UPDATE:

D Pierre-Luc Lessard was activated from 7-IR today, while D Ray Eichenlaub was placed on 3-IR... RW Erick Lizon was activated from 3-IR Friday... G Tim Potter was added as an emergency back-up goaltender on Thursday... G Justin Pogge was reassigned by Anaheim to San Antonio (AHL) on Wednesday... RW Dan Sexton was reassigned by Anaheim to Manitoba on Tuesday... LW Ryan Donally was reassigned by Anaheim from San Antonio but was placed on the 21-IR retroactive to Nov. 23. He is eligible to be activated on Dec. 14... C Maxime Macenauer is on the 21-IR though he is eligible to be activated.

THE MATCHUP:

Tonight the Condors and Wranglers meet for the fifth time this season, with the Condors holding a 3-1-0 record head-to-head in the series, which will stretch to 12 overall games. G Timo Pielmeier has been in net for each game of the series, surrendering just six goals in the five games (1.51) with a .944 save percentage. Bakersfield is 20-30-5 in the previous 55 games between the two teams, dating back to 2003-04. This is the final meeting until mid-February between the two clubs.

PROMOTIONAL NOTES:

Tonight is the annual Condors Teddy Bear Toss, sponsored by 29 Eyewitness News, KERN 1180 and Wells Fargo. Fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game and when the Condors score their first goal of the night, throw them onto the ice. They will be collected by the United Way of Kern County and distributed to local children throughout the holiday season and beyond. Over 52,000 stuffed animals have been collected in the event's 10-year history.

TICKETS:

The Rabobank Arena Box Office 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 and Sunday game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at www.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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