The Condors were represented at the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Wednesday night by two players: D Kevin Truelson, who was in the starting lineup, and F Todd Griffith. Neither got on the scoresheet, although Griffith compiled four shots on goal and Truelson was a +1 on the evening, as the National Conference beat the American Conference, 10-7.

"It's always good to win," said Truelson after the game. The blueliner was playing in his second career All-Star Game. "We were competitive from the first shift, so we got the big lead. We just wanted to win; I didn't come here for three days to lose the game."

Griffith, who was playing in his second All-Star Game in as many seasons, enjoyed the experience. "I had a great time, unfortunately I just couldn't find the back of the net," said Griffith, who had a third period breakaway included in his efforts on the night. "It's all fun and games, but it's also competitive. All-in-all, a lot of fun."

Truelson also hammered home the winning goal in the Breakaway Relay during the Skills Competition Tuesday night, leading the National Conference to a 26-25 win over the American Conference.

Recent acquisitions have bolstered the Condors lineup, starting with G Michel Robinson, who has gone 3-1-1 with a .914 save percentage in five starts since joining the team earlier this month. His only loss was a 35-save performance in his Condors debut, a defeat in Stockton.

Jason Kostadine, picked up off waivers after being released from the Augusta Lynx, has contributed with strong physical play and scored a big goal in Victoria on Jan. 15. Chris Di Ubaldo, a rookie out of the Canadian Interuniversity League who started this season in Germany, notched an assist in his Condors debut that same night. Tom Boudreau, picked up from the Reading Royals in a trade for Steven Later, notched an assist in his Condors debut as well in last Friday's win against Vegas.

The Condors are hosting a Christian Rock Concert and the Veggie Tales on Friday, Feb. 8 when the Victoria Salmon Kings come to The Nest, giving local churches and religious organizations a great opportunity to come out to a Condors game and enjoy discounts on tickets.

That night, Christian recording artist Wavorly will be performing, along with Transistor Radio, Radial Angel and A Current Affair. The music will start on the arena plaza at 5 p.m. and will continue until game time at 7 p.m. Wavorly will perform acoustically during the first intermission, and then will perform a full set outside on the plaza after the game.

The night will also feature an appearance by the popular Veggie Tales - Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber will entertain fans and pose for pictures in the Condors Photo Booth. The Veggie Tales appear courtesy of KERI 1180 AM, Barber Honda and Island Style.

All Churches will receive specially priced tickets - $6 for terrace and $12 for executive (normally $10 and $16) - which will allow them to see the Condors take on Victoria and check out all the bands' performances. To receive the special rates, tickets must be purchased through the Condors office prior to the day of the event. Call 324-PUCK (7825) and ask to speak to a ticket representative.

The Bakersfield Condors and the Bakersfield Californian have come up with a pocket-sized way to celebrate and commemorate the Condors 10th Anniversary Season: 10th Anniversary Collectible Medallions! Each medallion is adorned with a player profile on the front and the Condors 10th Anniversary Logo emblazoned on the back.

There are a total of 10 different medallions, all featuring past and present Condors favorites. The player profiles include a headshot of each Legend and the dates of when they played in Condorstown. Listed in order of their release date are:

The Condors are proud to announce the details of the 4th Annual Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon, organized by Condors Legend and Bakersfield resident Kevin Barrett. All proceeds from the event will benefit Links for Life, a local breast cancer resource center. The annual event has raised over $105,000 in its three-year history.

The 41-hour hockey marathon will run around the clock from 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 through the Condors vs. Falcons game on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 24.

To participate in the Hockey-Thon, go to www.hockey-thon.com and click the "player sign- up" link. After filling out basic info, each participant is ready to collect pledges. The first 200 people to sign- up will receive a free 4th Annual Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon jersey. All participants will receive Condors tickets for the games on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24, and will play in several hockey games throughout the 41-hour event.

The Hockey-Thon will be highlighted this year with an alumni game of Condors legends against former Fresno Falcons. The top three pledge collectors will receive luxury suite tickets and travel accommodations to see a Los Angeles Kings game, and other prizes are available for participants.

"I am proud of our accomplishments with the Hockey-Thon the past three years. I am continually amazed at the community's support and I am looking forward to making this year the best one yet," said Barrett.

For additional information on the Hockey-Thon, including rosters for the Condors vs. Falcons alumni game, go to www.bakersfieldcondors.com or www.hockey-thon.com.

Printed 10th Anniversary jerseys are also available, to get a similar look, but at a better price. Printed jerseys range from $60-$80, a savings of at least $20 over the standard replica jerseys.

In addition to these jerseys being available at all Condors games, the Condors Team Store is open from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and noon-3 p.m. on Saturdays. Online shopping is also available at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. For more information on all Condors merchandise, call the Team Store at 324-NETT (6388).

January 20, 2000: Paul Willett named to WCHL All-Star team
January 20, 2006: Scott Basiuk named to ECHL All-Star team
January 22, 2000: Third largest crowd in Condors history (8,864) watch the Condors beat San Diego in a shootout, 4-3
January 22, 2004: Andrew Ianiero records an assist in the ECHL All-Star Game in Peoria, Ill.
January 26, 2005: Guy Dupuis named to ECHL All-Star team
January 27, 2007: Super Bowl Jersey Auction raises $21,450 for Petroleum Shrine Club
February 2, 1999: Condors logo named best in pro hockey by inthecrease.com
February 2, 2003: Condors receive Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award; Christian Skoryna named WCHL Player of the Week

"It's an honor," said Ianiero. "It's a nice break from the rat race of the season and you just kind of have to take it all in."

Ianiero got on the board with a pass out of the corner to set up Gwinnett Gladiators D Troy Milam for a first period tally. It was the second straight year for Ianiero in All-Star Game competition. He also represented the Dayton Bombers his rookie season in 2003, scoring the eventual game winner for the Northern Conference in an 8-2 victory.

"It's great to get to meet all the guys from different teams that you play against all the time. But you get to know each other and get to play with each other and just have some fun. The games are pretty competitive because there are a lot of young guys trying to make a name for themselves - hoping to be seen and get a chance to play at the next level - and then there are the somewhat older guys trying to put on a show and show what they can do."

In the Condors 10-year history, 11 different players have represented Bakersfield at either the ECHL or West Coast Hockey League All-Star Games, including two players (Todd Griffith and Paul Willett) who have been selected twice. D Kevin Truelson this season became the third Condors player to make the starting lineup, joining Guy Dupuis (ECHL, 2005) and Willett (WCHL, 2000).

To submit your Xtreme Memory, just go to the Condors 10th Anniversary Page and click on the Xtreme Memories section. There you can read other fans' favorite recollections in addition to submitting one of your own and entering to win the prizes. There is also the chance that your Xtreme Memory will be posted on the jumbo-tron and read during a Condors home game for all of Condorstown to enjoy.

The Condors Mailbag has been integrated into the Condors website as a way to answer questions regarding the team, front office and organization. The coaches and front office will answer all relative questions. If you'd like to ask a question, or check out some other questions, the Condors Mailbag is displayed on the Condors homepage.

Q: I wanted to tell you how much fun we had and what a success the puck drop for our son (Army Soldier Rick Morrison) was on Friday night (1-4-08). We had a total of 74 family and friends attend the game to see Rick in uniform drop the puck. Some of the people had never attended a Condor Hockey game and said they would return to future games. The event was done perfectly and brought tears to many people. Everyone was happy with their seats and impressed with the entire Condor Organization.

Sincerely,
James

A: Thanks for your note James. I want to thank you for having Rick join us, and allowing the Condors to be part of such a great celebration. The entire Condorstown family wishes the best to you and your family!

Matthew Riley
President

To read the full version of this submission, as well as all the other mailbag posts, click here.

Condorstown meets Tinseltown Saturday Feb. 9 at The Nest with the Condors Hollywood Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle and Auction, presented by 96-5 KBKO, American Business Machines and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Following the Condors game against the Utah Grizzlies, game-worn Hollywood- style jerseys will be auctioned off and everyone in attendance will have a chance to win one of five to be given away! All proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Children's Miracle Network. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

When Head Coach Marty Raymond took the helm of the Condors, he insisted the players work out at Bakersfield's best gym. Since that time Body Xchange has been the official gym of the Bakersfield Condors. Players go through their highly intensive training regiment, both during the season and off-season, exclusively at Body Xchange.

Body Xchange Fitness was created by a team of fitness professionals specifically for the member that demands and deserves much more than what a traditional fitness center can offer, specializing in design, development, and operations of high quality Executive Fitness Spas, Sports Clubs, Express Clubs, and Women's Only Gyms. After many years in the fitness industry, Body Xchange has created a very special blend of state-of-the-art equipment and a dynamic and experienced personal training team in a non-intimidating atmosphere.

"It has been such a wonderful experience with them as a partner because of their eagerness to work with us and our players," Raymond said. "They've been nothing but great working with us, and we look forward to working with them for years to come."

For more information call Body Xchange at (661) 377-BODY (2639).

The Condors are excited to announce that Tim Statezni has been promoted from Senior Account Manager to Marketing and Promotions Manager for the Condors. Tim will now oversee game operations, assist in the implementation of Condors marketing and promotions plans, assist in market research, oversee lead generation and follow through and work in non-profit fundraising. In addition to his new duties, Tim will continue to work with his current Season Ticket and fundraising clients. And yes, he is still the 'Mail Bag Guy'!