• • The Condors had the most points and wins in the National Conference after the all-star break last season.
• • Head Coach Marty Raymond is 86-57-18 all- time in the regular season with Bakersfield. He’s the only coach in Condors/Fog history to post back-to- back 40-win seasons. Raymond has the best winning percentage in team history.
• • Scott Borders, who broke his femur in two places during Game 7 of the Pacific Division Finals last season, is slated to be back in the lineup in late November or early December. He has been working out and skated last week for the first time since the injury occurred.
• • Condors attendance has risen 24.1 percent since 2003-04 .
• • The only current ECHL teams the Condors have NEVER played are the Augusta Lynx, Cincinnati Cyclones and Columbia Inferno.

Another season means more fun and creativity for the Condors marketing department. The Condors recently shot three new commercials which will begin running in October. The commercials feature hockey players and some local actors in everyday situations at the market, golf course and gas station here in Condorstown.

The first of the three commercials was shot at Ranch Market at 2705 S. H Street with Mike Hofstrand. The commercial begins with a couple walking in an isle and a can of tuna falls toward their feet. The gentleman goes into a haze and imagines the can is a puck and proceeds to hit it down the aisle at a goalie, who is actually a store worker. Then Hofstrand walks by as he’s doing his shopping and welcomes viewers to Condorstown.

After shooting at Ranch Market, it was on to Rio Bravo Golf Course with Kevin St. Jacques. The shoot features golfers, including Condors mascot Colonel Claw’d, enjoying a nice relaxing game. One of the golfers daydreams that the golfer teeing it up is a hockey player and dives to block the shot. St. Jacques, who just happens to be playing in the next foursome, walks by and says, “Welcome to Condorstown.” Condors front office staffers Scott Frasnelly, Justin Fahsbender and Ryan Hanson also display their acting talents in this spot.

The final commercial was shot at the Mobil gas station on Oak and Brundage and featured Condors player Sean Venedam. The commercial starts with two men pumping gas. One man notices an Alaska license plate on the other car. He then starts to daydream that an Alaska Aces player is actually there getting gas. The local man runs over and delivers a nice body check to the Alaska player. He then realizes he was daydreaming and helps him back to his feet, as Venedam is walking out of the store in full gear saying, “Welcome to Condorstown.”
Click here to view this commercial now!

Hey, it’s Assistant Coach Mark Pederson here, stopping by to tell you about my summer. This past summer I spent my days and nights with Sunde, my wife, and daughter Demi in Kalispell, Montana. I love the great Montana weather- it only rained once the entire time I was home. I loved the cool nights and warm days.

I spent most of my time home with Demi, who loves to ride horses. She had a few riding competitions that took us all the way to Calgary, Alberta, where she got 1st place both days. While in Canada, we spent a few days with my sister and my parents who came up to watch the competitions.

After returning home to Montana, I put my husbandly skills to use around the acreage and fixing fences and building Demi an outdoor riding arena. We held lots of barbecues - I’m a self-acclaimed barbecue guru who can make a mean steak!

Of course, I kept in touch with the hockey world by attending the NHL Draft in June, and remained in constant contact with Bob Bartlett and Marty Raymond regarding player recruitment. As well, I compiled video to assist the team, as we’re always working to improve our discipline, attitude and effort on the ice.

The Condors bring many benefits to our area. Some are tangible (economic boosts to our community), while others are intangible (in the form of recognition, both regionally and nationwide).

The Condors economic impact on Bakersfield is over $10 million per year. That doesn’t include the attention brought to our area through media coverage, players and staff being involved in the community, souvenirs with the name Bakersfield on them, marketing opportunities for businesses with the team and much, much more. For a complete breakdown of the Condors economic impact, click here.

Of course, none of this is possible without the support of our fans, the city of Bakersfield, and Kern County. We thank you and salute you, and are proud to be a vital economic asset, as well as a great source of family fun.

On Sunday, October 8th join the Condors as they welcome fans of all ages to the Condors Annual Open House and Family Day. Open House will be held from 12-3pm at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center located at 1325 Q St., directly behind the Rabobank Arena. Admission is free with a donation of two non- perishable food items for the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. Be one of the first to meet the 2006-07 team , get autographs and skate with the team from 1:45-2:45pm! Skate rentals are $3 based on availability and free to those who have their own skates.

Season ticket holders, catch all the latest and updated information that you need to know here!

PICK UP YOUR SEASON TICKETS on Sunday, October 8th at Open House. This is your chance to pick up your season tickets. Stop by the ticket pick-up tables between 12-3pm at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center to receive your ticket packets. Payment in FULL is required to pick up tickets.

Condorstown here’s your first look at the 2006- 07 pre-game warm up jerseys courtesy of US Army. The team will be sporting a snow-camoflague style at every home game prior to the start of the game. The 2006-07 warm up jerseys will be also be available for purchase at the Condors Team Store.

Don’t miss your chance to hit the links with Kevin St. Jacques, Mike Hofstrand and Reagan Leslie and all the other Condors who like to golf. Mark your calendars for the Condors annual charity golf tournament, to be held on November 7th, 2006 at Rio Bravo Country Club. Stay tuned for more information.

The Condors would like to wish former account managers Jill Gibson and Craig Turney the best of luck. Jill will be working for University of Phoenix as an admissions consultant. Craig, who had been with the organization since May 2005, has returned to his family roots in Colorado as an account manager for the Colorado Rampage in the Central Hockey League.

The Bakersfield Condors staff would like to take this opportunity to thank Kevin Truelson for donating his time and efforts in the community this summer. We are awarding him as our “Star Summer Hockey Player” for all his time dedicated on a voluntary basis. Truelson “Dunked for Dollars” to help raise money for the American Heart Association, spoke to students at The Little Red School House, visited with kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield for the “Day for Kids” and helped schedule commercials to give thanks to our sponsors. If that wasn’t enough, he also blogs on the website to give fans an insight into his daily life.

Director of Communications and Community Development, Jeremy Zager, said, “As an organization that prides itself on community involvement it is very important to get our players throughout the Bakersfield community year round. Kevin has been a tremendous help in fulfilling our community goals this summer and we appreciate everything that he has done.”

Kevin Truelson adds, “I will never forget the humble beginnings that I came from, and those who have helped me along the way. Without their help I would never be who and where I am today. The least I can do for those people is do what they did for me. I'm both gracious and thankful to the people of Bakersfield for letting me into their lives, and letting me become part of their community. I enjoy the community and hopefully they enjoy me.”

The Condors staff would also like to thank Sean Venedam, Andrew Ianiero and Scott Borders for dedicating their time to serving the community on behalf of the Condors this summer. These players made school visits, helped raise money for the American Heart Association and participated in Condors Care-A-Vans.

Thursday, Sep. 21: Condors Job Fair @ the Holiday Inn Select, 5-6:30pm.

Friday, Sep. 22: The Condors will be participating in the Bakersfield Homeless Center’s “Boots and Bachelors” Auction located at the Crystal Palace starting at 7pm

Monday, Sep. 25: Condors National Anthem Auditions @ the Rabobank Arena, 4-6pm.

Thursday, Sep. 28: Condors helping Habitat for Humanity @ the Kern County Fair, 1-6pm.

Friday, Sep. 29: Condors Care-A-Van and Goodwill Industries heads to Delano. Stops will include Morningside Elementary from 8-10am and Delano Regional Hospital from 10:30-11am.

Saturday, Sep. 30: Condors Mascot Tryouts @ the Ice Sports Center, 1-3:45pm.

Saturday, Oct. 7: The Condors will be participating in Home Depot’s Kids Safety Day.

Sunday, Oct. 8: Bakersfield Condors Open House @ the Ice Sports Center located on Q street behind the Rabobank Arena, from 12-3pm.

Saturday, Oct. 14: Pre-season game - Bakersfield vs. Long Beach at 7pm.

Friday, Oct. 20: Opening Night: Bakersfield vs. Stockton at 7pm.

Saturday, Oct. 21: Opening Weekend continues: Bakersfield vs. Idaho @ 7pm.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Condors Charity Golf Tournament @ 12:30pm.

PROMOTIONAL UPDATE: Dora The Explorer, originally slated to appear at the Condors game on Saturday, Dec. 2, will instead be at the game on Saturday, Dec. 23. To see the current special event schedule click here. A complete promotional schedule will be announced within the next week.

For information on any of these dates please contact the Condors Community Relations Department at 324-PUCK (7825).

email: condors@bakersfieldcondors.com

phone: 661.324.PUCK (7825)

web: http://www.bakersfieldcondors.com