Loyal Condors fans flocking to The Nest to see their team in action thus far this year have vaulted the Condors to the top spot in the league in total attendance with 17,379. Those fans have cheered the Condors on to their current 2-0-1 home record. The Condors who expect to hit the 2 million fan mark later this year, now boast a 10 year attendance of 1,873,885.

Saturday's game against Fresno was one of the most spectacular games in recent memory, highlights from the game such as Kevin Truelson's goal from behind his own blue line, the fracas everyone is talking about, and Brett Lutes' rush from the penalty box resulting in the game-winning goal, can be found on the official website of the Condors, www.bakersfieldcondors.com, on the homepage as well as in the multimedia section of The Nest.

After an outstanding start to the season at home, including an Opening Weekend sweep of division rivals Stockton and Fresno, the Condors hit the road for nine consecutive games. It starts with a trip to Phoenix and Fresno this weekend and then heads north for three games with Victoria Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. After that, it's time for the annual east coast swing, with a game in Reading PA on Nov. 7, one in Trenton NJ Nov.8 and finishing with a pair of games with the newest ECHL member, Elmira NY.

Watch all the exciting action on B2 Networks by logging on to www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or tune in to the All-New KGEO AM1230 as the Condors announcers bring you all the big hits, great saves, and key goals. You can also track the Condors by getting mobile text message alerts. Message alerts will be sent to your phone after each period and at the completion of every game with score updates thanks to the Bakersfield Condors and Bakersfield.com.

To sign up, just text the word "condors" to 47645, or click here. You can also sign up at www.bakersfieldcondors.com. The mobile alerts are free, though standard text messaging fees from your cell phone service provider may apply.

Attention Season ticket holders, a select few of you still have not picked up your 10th anniversary sweatshirt. If you renewed your 2007-08 season tickets before April 30th by paying in full or signing up for Autopay you received a phone call during the summer from us to get your correct shirt size. Feel free to contact Jose Rivera in the office with any questions or inquiries. The last day for eligible season ticket holders to pick up their sweatshirts is Monday, Nov 19. by 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26: Mascot Colonel Claw'd will be beckoning community members to the Red Cross Southern California Fire Drive. The drive will be held from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be held at the corner of L Street and 21st Street.

Monday, Oct. 29: Condors front office staff members will be attending The All Sportz Night Vendor Fair & Trade Show from 5:30 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Terrio Therapy-Fitness. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to see all the sports and recreational opportunities available to them. All Sportz Night will take place at 3521 Alken Street.

Wednesday, Oct 31: Mascot Colonel Claw'd will join in the celebration at Horace Mann Elementary School (2710 Niles Street) from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students who have achieved academic goals and behaved properly will have a special party at the end of the school day with treats, fun activities and the chance to meet the Colonel.

Wednesday, Oct. 31: Mascot Colonel Claw'd and front office staff members will take part in Family Fun Night, at 5500 Olive Drive from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family Fun Night, hosted by the Olive Drive Church, is a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. In addition to the Colonel, kids will be able to take a shot at the inflatable Slapshot and win Condors gear on the prize wheel. There will also be other games, activities and refreshments.

Have you ever wanted to fly a blimp? Now here's your chance. The Condors are looking for a blimp pilot to control the airship that flies during intermissions at home games. If this sounds like a cool idea and you're available for the majority of our home games, contact us at 324-PUCK (7825) and offer up your flying skills today!

The Bakersfield Condors charitable contributions continue to help members of the local community. During the Condors Open House and Family Fun Day on Oct. 7the team collected more than 3,400 pounds of canned food for the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. On Saturday Oct. 13 the Condors held a book drive for My First Library and collected more than 600 books. Just two days later the Condors raised over $5,000 for Kern Bridges Youth Homes thanks to the 10th Annual Golf Tournament.

Loyal and generous Condors fans answered the call to assist the less fortunate through the upcoming cold season. Project Warm Families Coat Collection resulted in the donation of nearly 2,200 coats, topping last years 1,400. The coat collection was held Wednesday Oct. 24 outside Rabobank Arena before the Condors game against Alaska. Ahead on the schedule are three jersey raffles, the Teddy Bear Toss, another canned food drive, the Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon and a Blood Drive night.

Ever wish you could put Scott Balan and Glen Mears on the same blue line? How about terrorizing opposing goalies with Sean Venedam, Paul Rosebush and Steve Dowhy all on the ice at the same time?

The Condors and the Bakersfield Californian have teamed up to offer fans the chance to compile their very own Condors All-10th Anniversary dream team. You can vote for a variety of players, ranging from the greatest goal-scorers and most nimble netminders to the best blueliners and toughest tough guys.

Voting begins Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 24 on line at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, click on the link, and vote for your favorite Condors from the last decade of hard-hitting Bakersfield hockey. You can also access the ballot from Bakersfield.com, and paper ballots will be printed and inserted into the Bakersfield Californian. Player bios and photos will also be available so that the tough choices of who to vote for are as convenient as possible. Stay tuned for more details!

Bid My Floors and the Condors have teamed up for the second consecutive year. Toward the end of the game fans can watch the Condors goalie at his best on the jumbotron for the "Bid My Floors Save of the Game." Also look for the Bid My Floors dashers that can be spotted just above the ice.

"We like our partnership with the Condors because they represent Bakersfield and we try to support the local community," said Owner Derick Maynard. "We like doing business locally it keeps jobs and tax money here in Kern County which is advantageous to the community."

Bid My Floors has an extensive amount of retail products at wholesale prices. They offer a wide array of new carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl and laminate to meet your needs. Their skill, experience and ability to offer the best prices in the Bakersfield area helps guarantee customer satisfaction.

Bid My Floors is located at 5831 Rosedale Highway or you can contact them at 377-0134.

You probably have some special memories involving the Condors. Now you can share them on the team's official website, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Enter your favorite Xtreme Memory and you can win a signed 10th Anniversary jersey and an opportunity to drop the ceremonial first puck at a Condors playoff game.

Xtreme Memories can include your favorite moments from on and off the ice, what the Condors mean to you personally, or how the team has affected your life in any way. All entries will be posted on the website and entered into a random drawing during a game at the end of the regular season for a chance to win the jersey and drop the puck. As well, select submissions will be chosen for possible recognition during Condors games and broadcasts throughout the 10th Anniversary Season. To check out the 10th Anniversary page and submit a memory, click here.

Oct. 12, 2002 - Condors Start 5th Anniversary Season in Perfect Fashion On Opening Night, the Condors blank defending WCHL Champion Fresno, 4-0. Paul Willett scores a pair of goals and Kevin St. Pierre records the shutout. St. Pierre would go on to win league MVP honors.

Oct. 23, 1998 - Jay Neal Christens Centennial Garden Jay Neal scores the first goal in the new Centennial Garden and the Condors record their first win, 4-3 in a shootout against Idaho.

Oct. 24, 2003 - Condors Record First ECHL Win Quinn Fair, who had scored the team's first ECHL goal just three nights earlier in Las Vegas, scores again to help Bakersfield to its first victory, 2-1 over San Diego.

Oct. 27, 2006 - Liebenow Caps Comeback Against Alaska Bakersfield spotted defending ECHL Champion Alaska a 5-2 second period lead, then came roaring back to win, 7-5. Josh Liebenow's goal in the third period puts the Condors ahead to stay, and the Condors tied a team record with four power-play goals..

In conjunction with the Condors upcoming 10th Anniversary Season, we continue to shine the spotlight on some of the Condors legends from past years. In this edition of Blast from the Past, we caught up with goaltender Kevin St. Pierre, currently playing with the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League.

St. Pierre played just a single season with Bakersfield, but it was a memorable one. In 2002-03, he led the West Coast Hockey League in wins, goals against average and save percentage. He recorded four shutouts, won the Goaltender of the Week award eight times and was selected First Team All-WCHL, Outstanding Goaltender and League MVP.

"That year was the turning point in my career. I had a great team in front of me with a good defensive system and it was really a group award, not an individual one," St. Pierre said. "The year was also special because the fans were there night in and night out supporting us. It's nice to be appreciated and they always backed us, win or lose, as long as we gave the effort."

Stay interactive with the Condors all season long with KBKO podcasts on www.965kbko.com. In the "What Is Goin' On" section on the homepage, click on "Ask A Condor" and you can hear great interviews with Condors players, including one up now with Todd Griffith. You can also submit a question for any of the Condors players, if KBKO 96-5 uses your question on the air, you will win 4 tickets to that weekend's game!

The Condors Team Store is expanding its hours and is now open six days a week. Drop by the store Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.

Come see the newly renovated look and check out the all the cool 10th Anniversary Season merchandise. Among the hot new items are 10th Anniversary jerseys, goal lights, wall clocks, stuffed animals, antenna toppers, car magnets and all your favorite apparel.