The Playoffs Are Here!
April 9, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
A 7-2-0 record down the stretch not only put the Condors into the post-season, but enabled them to jump two teams to finish seventh in the National Conference, securing a first-round matchup against the West Division Champion Victoria Salmon Kings.
The Condors went 3-3-3 against Victoria on the season, in what was an exciting, offensive-minded series. Bakersfield finished the season series strong, going 3-0-2 in the final five meetings between the two. Both clubs averaged over four goals per game in the series, with the Condors outscoring the Salmon Kings, 40-39.
LW Mark Derlago led the Condors with an impressive 10 goals and 14 points against Victoria, while C Ash Goldie was the Salmon Kings leader with 17 points (8g-9a) against Bakersfield. The Goldie brothers - Wes (42) and Ash (40) finished first and second, respectively, in the ECHL in goals, and Ash also ranked fifth in the ECHL with 82 points.
Games 1 and 2 take place Thursday and Saturday this week from Victoria, before the series shifts to Bakersfield for Games 3, 4 and 5, if necessary. Below is the schedule:
Series Schedule Thursday, April 10 @ VIC, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, April 12 @ VIC, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 @ BAK, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 @ BAK, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19 @ BAK, 7 p.m.* Tuesday, April 22 @ VIC, 7:05 p.m.* Wednesday, April 23 @ VIC, 7:05 p.m.* * - if necessary
Round One, Game Three (home game 1) Apr. 15, Tuesday KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water Rally Towel Giveaway - everyone in attendance will receive a Condors Rally Towel.
Round One, Game Four (home game 2) Apr. 16, Wednesday KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water Lightning Stick Giveaway - everyone in attendance will receive a pair of Lightning Sticks.
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