Voting for the Condors All-10th Anniversary Dream Team has begun. From the sensational scorers to the best blueliners, from the greatest goalies to the toughest enforcers, fans get to vote for their favorites and determine who will be selected for the All-10th Anniversary Dream Team, to be announced Dec. 1.

Voting runs through Nov. 24, with ballots accessible through the 10th Anniversary page on the Condors official website. Just 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 via the Californian's website at www.bakersfield.com/condors. Player bios and photos are available online so that you have all the information you need to make your selections. You can vote up to 10 times for your Dream Team online.

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There's lots going on in Condorstown during November for our season ticket holders. For the 10:30 a.m. Field Trip Day game on Wednesday, Nov. 14, the newly remodeled Flascho Board Room, normally reserved for Club and Glass Season Ticket Holders only, will be open during the game for all Season Ticket Holders.

On Friday, Nov. 16, season seat holders interested in putting together a group outing of at least 20 friends, family members or co-workers will receive half off normal ticket rates. Call your Condors Account Manager at 324-PUCK (7825) to secure the best locations or for more information. As well, all season ticket holders are invited to the lower level to meet the team after the game!

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.

Don't forget that the home game that was originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 at Noon has been rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 18 with the opening face off scheduled for 5 p.m. Your season ticket books were printed prior to the change, so your tickets will still say Saturday, Nov. 17, but bring those tickets to the game on Sunday, Nov 18 at 5 p.m. To view the complete schedule, click here.

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'm not sure if you were aware of it, but one of your biggest Condors fans passed away at the tender age of 21 on Oct. 22nd. Ryan Newby was born with cerebral palsy but he enjoyed life to the fullest. His favorite thing to do was watch the Condors games from our suite in his wheelchair.

His parents, Kelly and Lori Newby laid him to rest wearing his Condors jersey this last Saturday. Just thought you would want to know what a big impact your team has on its fans.

Sincerely,
Scott D. Garrison

A: We were saddened to hear of Ryan's passing at such a young age, but glad to hear he found so much joy during his time and touched so many people's lives. We're honored that we could help bring some enjoyment to his life. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and all who had the good fortune to cross paths with Ryan.

Matthew Riley
President

Kevin Bartl, Voice of the Condors for four seasons (2001-02 through 2004-05), is returning to the team as Vice President of Communications. He'll be joining up with the club on its east coast trip, beginning with the pre-game show before Wednesday's game against Reading on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The pre-game show will start at 3:20 p.m. with opening face off slated for 3:35 p.m.

It's not too late to sign your school up for the Condors 4th Annual Field Trip Day coming up on Wednesday November 14th. The special 10:30am start time will enable area schools to participate with each student receiving a sack lunch. Plus, educational handouts and other in-game activities will be geared towards learning. Please contact the Condors office before November 9th to sign your school up. Last year this game had more than 5,200 kids in attendance, so don't be one of the few left out this year!

Not in school? You can still come out for lunch with the Condors. Take advantage of the Businessperson's Special, as all seats cost just $10. So grab a client, a friend or even your boss and come on down for a great day of hockey

The Condors continue their longest road trip of the season with a tour of the northeast this week. The team flies into Pennsylvania to take on the Reading Royals on Wednesday at 3:35 p.m., before heading down the Garden State Parkway to face off against the Trenton Devils on Thursday at 4 p.m. The lengthy trip then comes to an end in Elmira, where the Condors will play the Jackals on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. All start times listed above are Pacific Standard Time.

You can follow the team on the road from the comfort of your couch or car thanks to all the games being broadcast live on the All-New KGEO AM1230 and on the internet via B2 Networks. To access the games on the internet, simply go to www.bakersfieldcondors.com, and click the "Watch and Listen Live" link.

Nov. 12, 1999 - Condors Win 11th Straight to Start Season Goaltender Brad Guzda stopped 21 of 22 shots and Paul Willett had two assists as the Condors beat Phoenix, 3-1. It was the team's record 11th straight win to start the season.

Nov. 14, 2006 -Students Pack The Nest in Record Fashion Over 8,100 fans, including a record 5,200 students, attended the Condors Annual Businessperson's Special/Field Trip Day game. Todd Griffith scored twice as Bakersfield beat Utah, 3-1.

Nov. 18, 2006 - Raymond Rules the Roost Kevin St. Jacques had a goal and an assist and Jamie Hodson stopped 30 of 32 shots, as the Condors beat Idaho, 3-2. The victory was Marty Raymond's 93 in Bakersfield, making him the winningest head coach in Condors history, passing Paul Kelly.

Nov. 27, 2004 - A Teddy Bear Toss to Top Them All A record 7,149 stuffed animals were sent flying to the ice in the annual Teddy Bear Toss. The Condors beat Victoria in a shootout that night, 3-2.

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 standout defenseman Glen Mears, who's #26 is one of three numbers that have been retired by the Condors.

Mears was part of the Condors team that ran off 11 straight victories at the start of the 1999-2000 season. There haven't been many streaks longer than that in any sport to start a season, and Mears recalled what it was like to be part of that.

"It got to the point where we started to feel unbeatable," said Mears. "I remember it being a new phenomenon for Bakersfield. We had a lot of home games and big crowds."

"No matter what the situation, we expected to come back and win. Even when we finally dropped a game, there was just an expectation that we were going to find a way to come through. It was a real good feeling."

Glen now resides in northwest Bakersfield with his wife, Amber, and their two kids, Logan, 6 and Gavin, 2, and works at Quad Knopf as a Planning and Biology Manager. Glen is actively involved with his kids' teams in youth hockey.

Nov. 14, 2007
Classic Caesar Salad, Tri Tip, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Country Fried Potatoes, Cookies and Brownies

Nov. 16, 2007
Mesclun Greens, Fish and Chips, Barbeque Chicken, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Sweet Baked Beans, Cornbread, Apple Pie

Nov. 18, 2007
Spring Mix Salad, Barbeque Ribs, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Baked Beans, Cornbread, Vegetable Medley, Apple Pie

Nov. 24, 2007
Classic Caesar Salad, Beef or Chicken Fajitas, Nacho Grande Bar, Mini Tacos, Beans, Rice, Churros and Dulce de Leche

To view these menus on-line and for other season ticket holder news visit the exclusive season ticket holder web page at www.bakersfieldcondors.com/tickets/sth.php

The first three weeks of the season have come and gone, and some Condors can already be found flying among the league leaders in 2007-08. Here are the categories in which some of the players, as well as the team, especially impress:

Not only can people get the inside track on the Condors by reading The Bakersfield Californian daily, and following Mike Griffith's extensive coverage of every game, fans can also go to Bakersfield.com, Kern County's most visited website, to get more Condors news 24/7. Bakersfield.com has also launched a new interactive Condors page last week, they have teamed up with the Condors this year to offer score alerts from every game this season, sponsor new in-game promotion "The Blue Collar Worker of the Game" and help bring the 10th Anniversary All-Star team.

"The Bakersfield Californian and Bakersfield.com are thrilled with our long-standing partnership with the Condors," said Californian marketing manager Rob Meszaros. "This season we are trying many new and interactive promotions that will help put both us and the Condors front and center."

The Bakersfield Californian and Bakersfield.com are Kern County's best source for Condors news and information, plus so much more.

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